Steve McCrory facts for kids
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Steve McCrory (born April 13, 1964 – died August 1, 2000) was an American boxer. He is famous for winning a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. This big win happened in the Flyweight boxing division. A year before the Olympics, he also earned a bronze medal at the 1983 Pan American Games.
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About Steve McCrory
Steve McCrory had a brother who was also a famous boxer. His brother, Milton McCrory, was a WBC Welterweight champion.
Steve's Amateur Boxing Journey
Steve McCrory had a very successful start in boxing as an amateur. He showed great skill and talent early on.
- In 1982, he became the United States Amateur Flyweight champion.
- He won the same title again in 1983, showing his consistent strength.
- His biggest amateur achievement was winning the gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He represented the United States in the Flyweight category.
His Olympic Wins
At the 1984 Olympics, Steve McCrory showed amazing boxing skills. He won every single one of his matches to earn the gold medal.
- He won against Tad Joseph from Grenada.
- Next, he defeated Fausto Garcia from Mexico.
- He then beat Peter Ayesu from Malawi.
- He also won his fight against Eyup Can from Turkey.
- Finally, he won the gold medal match against Redzep Redzepovski from Yugoslavia.
Steve's Professional Boxing Career
After his Olympic success, Steve McCrory became a professional boxer in 1984. His nickname was Bluesman. In 1986, he fought for a major title against Jeff Fenech. Fenech won that match. This was Steve's main chance at a big professional title. Later, he moved to a heavier weight class called Super Featherweight. He also had a match against Jesse James Leija.
Later Life and Passing
Steve McCrory passed away on August 1, 2000. He had been sick for a long time.
