Bernard Taylor (boxer)

Bernard Taylor (born 1957-06-26 in Charlotte, NC) "The B.T. Express" is a retired boxer from the United States, who competed in the featherweight (– 57 kg) division.

Amateur career

Taylor had an incredible career as an amateur boxer, compiling a record of 481-8. Taylor did not compete in the Olympics, due to the U. S. boycott.

Amateur Highlights

*1972 National Junior Olympics Light Flyweight champion
*1976 National AAU Bantamweight champion
*1976 National Golden Gloves Bantamweight champion
*1977 National Golden Gloves Featherweight champion
*1978 National Golden Gloves Featherweight champion
*1979 National AAU Featherweight champion
*1980 National Golden Gloves Featherweight champion.

Professional career

Taylor turned pro in 1980 and was undefeated in 34 fights coming into his bout with WBA featherweight title holder Barry McGuigan in 1985. Taylor failed to come out for the 8th round and lost via TKO. After several years and a couple of lengthy layoffs, Taylor had another opportunity at a major belt, when he took on IBF super featherweight title holder John John Molina in 1993. Taylor again came up short via TKO in the 8th round. He retired following a loss in his next bout in 1994.Prior to his fight with McGuigan, he fought Eusebio Pedroza in October 1982, and after having a lead after ten rounds, he faded down the stretch and had to settle for a draw.Taylor did manage to win the NABF featherweight and the USBA jr lightweight title, coming from behind to stop Calvin Grove in the latter fight.

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