{{short description|American boxer}} {{Infobox boxer |name=Quincy Taylor |image= |image_size= |caption= |realname=Quincy Lee Taylor |nickname= |weight=Middleweight |height=5 ft 9+1/2 in |reach=73 in |birth_date={{Birth date and age|1963|07|18|mf=y}} |birth_place=Dallas, Texas, U.S. |style=Southpaw |total=32 |wins=28 |KO=24 |losses=4 |draws= |no contests= }}
'''Quincy Lee Taylor''' (born July 18, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1986 and 2001. He held the WBC middleweight title from 1995 to 1996.
==Professional career== Taylor, a southpaw, turned pro in 1986. In 1987, he nearly KO´d Sugar Ray Leonard whilst sparring in preparation for Leonard's match against Marvin Hagler and which in Sugar Ray Leonards biography he gives credit to Quincy Taylor for helping him prepare for that fight.
In 1994, he landed a shot at WBC middleweight champion Julian Jackson.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/1996/mar/14/middleweight-champion-looks-for-notoriety/|title=Middleweight champion looks for notoriety|date=14 March 1996 |publisher=Las Vegas Sun|access-date=2022-10-14}}</ref> Taylor scored an upset TKO victory over Jackson, but lost the title in a forced mandatory title defense in his next fight and coming off knee surgery which was not fully recovered to Keith Holmes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/1996/3/17/19231205/holmes-knocks-off-taylor-with-smashing-right-hand|title=HOLMES KNOCKS OFF TAYLOR WITH SMASHING RIGHT HAND|date=17 March 1996 |publisher=Deseret News|access-date=2022-10-14}}</ref>
After a two-year layoff and a victory in 1998, followed by a three-year layoff and a victory in 2001, Taylor retired from boxing. He coaches amateur boxers at the Boys and Girls Club and trains along with them.
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |ko-wins=24 |ko-losses=1 |dec-wins=4 |dec-losses=3 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= |draws= |nc= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round,<br>time !Date !Age !Location !Notes |- |32 |{{yes2}}Win |28–4 |align=left|Fred Moore |TKO |4 (10) |Jun 16, 2001 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|2001|6|16}} |align=left|{{small|Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Red Wing, Minnesota, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |31 |{{yes2}}Win |27–4 |align=left|Melvin Wynn |KO |2 (10), {{small|1:43}} |Apr 11, 1998 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1998|3|16}} |align=left|{{small|Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |30 |{{no2}}Loss |26–4 |align=left|Keith Holmes |TKO |9 (12), {{small|1:43}} |Mar 16, 1996 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1996|3|16}} |align=left|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Lost WBC middleweight title}} |- |29 |{{yes2}}Win |26–3 |align=left|Julian Jackson |TKO |6 (12), {{small|2:23}} |Aug 19, 1995 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1995|8|19}} |align=left|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won WBC middleweight title}} |- |28 |{{yes2}}Win |25–3 |align=left|Rafael Williams |TKO |7 (12) |May 3, 1995 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1995|5|3}} |align=left|{{small|Dallas, Texas, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained NABF middleweight title}} |- |27 |{{yes2}}Win |24–3 |align=left|Rodney Toney |TKO |12 (12), {{small|1:26}} |Jan 3, 1995 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1995|1|3}} |align=left|{{small|Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained NABF middleweight title}} |- |26 |{{yes2}}Win |23–3 |align=left|Derrick Rolon |TKO |8 (12), {{small|2:38}} |Aug 18, 1994 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1994|8|18}} |align=left|{{small|Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained NABF middleweight title}} |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |22–3 |align=left|Otis Grant |KO |12 (12), {{small|2:38}} |Mar 15, 1994 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1994|3|15}} |align=left|{{small|The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won NABF middleweight title}} |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |21–3 |align=left|Eric Martin |UD |10 |Jun 25, 1993 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1993|6|25}} |align=left|{{small|Red Lion Inn, SeaTac, Washington, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |20–3 |align=left|James Rivas |TKO |2 (10) |Apr 24, 1993 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1993|4|24}} |align=left|{{small|Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, Washington, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |19–3 |align=left|Robert Britt |KO |1 (?) |Mar 27, 1993 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1993|3|27}} |align=left|{{small|Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, Washington, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |18–3 |align=left|Martin Quiroz |TKO |5 (10) |Mar 5, 1993 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1993|3|5}} |align=left|{{small|Rocket Fiesta Palace, Dallas, Texas, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |20 |{{yes2}}Win |17–3 |align=left|Anthony Campbell |KO |2 (?) |Oct 2, 1992 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1992|10|2}} |align=left|{{small|Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |16–3 |align=left|Tommy Jeans |TKO |2 (6) |Jul 23, 1992 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1992|7|23}} |align=left|{{small|Rock City Cafe, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |18 |{{no2}}Loss |15–3 |align=left|Jorge Vaca |UD |10 |May 6, 1991 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1991|5|6}} |align=left|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |15–2 |align=left|Armando Rodriguez |TKO |7 (12), {{small|1:53}} |Dec 13, 1990 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1990|12|13}} |align=left|{{small|Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |16 |{{no2}}Loss |14–2 |align=left|Jorge Vaca |TD |6 (10), {{small|1:53}} |Oct 8, 1990 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1990|10|8}} |align=left|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |14–1 |align=left|Mario Gaston |TKO |7 (12), {{small|0:45}} |Jul 9, 1990 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1990|7|9}} |align=left|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |14 |{{yes2}}Win |13–1 |align=left|Tomas Perez |UD |10 |Mar 26, 1990 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1990|3|26}} |align=left|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |12–1 |align=left|Gilbert Baptist |UD |10 |Feb 26, 1990 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1990|2|26}} |align=left|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |11–1 |align=left|Donald Johnson |TKO |7 (8) |Feb 21, 1989 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1989|2|21}} |align=left|{{small|Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |11 |{{no2}}Loss |10–1 |align=left|Terry Norris |UD |10 |Aug 12, 1988 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1988|8|12}} |align=left|{{small|Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |align=left|Tim Knight |KO |2 (8), {{small|0:45}} |Jul 28, 1988 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1988|7|28}} |align=left|{{small|Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |align=left|Roy Bedwell |TKO |2 (8), {{small|2:22}} |Apr 14, 1988 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1988|4|14}} |align=left|{{small|Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |align=left|Malcolm Shaw |KO |1 (6), {{small|1:20}} |Jan 8, 1988 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1988|1|8}} |align=left|{{small|Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |align=left|Joe Walker |TKO |2 (6), {{small|2:40}} |Dec 16, 1987 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1987|12|16}} |align=left|{{small|Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |align=left|Mario Davis |UD |6 |Nov 11, 1987 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1987|11|11}} |align=left|{{small|Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|Carl Owens |KO |1 (6) |Oct 18, 1987 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1987|10|18}} |align=left|{{small|Caesars Tahoe, Cascade Showroom, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|Bill Robinson |KO |1 (6), {{small|2:25}} |Sep 17, 1987 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1987|9|17}} |align=left|{{small|Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Maurice Daugherty |KO |4 (4) |Nov 11, 1986 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1986|11|11}} |align=left|{{small|Gorman's Super Pro Gym, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Mike Williams |KO |1 (?) |Oct 21, 1986 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1986|10|21}} |align=left|{{small|Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, Texas, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|John Robinson |RTD |3 (4), {{small|3:00}} |Aug 13, 1986 |align=left|{{age in years and days|1963|7|18|1986|8|13}} |align=left|{{small|Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} |align=left| |}
==See also== *List of world middleweight boxing champions
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Boxrec|id=545}}
{{s-start}} {{s-sports}} {{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; font-weight: bold;|text=Regional boxing titles}} {{s-bef|before=Otis Grant}} {{s-ttl|title=NABF middleweight champion |years=March 15, 1994 – 1995<br>Vacated}} {{s-vac|next=Otis Grant}} {{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; font-weight: bold;|text=World boxing titles}} {{s-bef|before=Julian Jackson}} {{s-ttl|title=WBC middleweight champion |years=August 19, 1995 – March 16, 1996}} {{s-aft|after=Keith Holmes|}} {{s-end}}
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