Milton McCrory

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Milton McCrory (born February 7, 1962 in Detroit, MI) was a professional boxer in the welterweight (147lb) division.

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[edit] Personal

McCrory is the brother of former champion Steve McCrory.

[edit] Pro career

Known as "Ice Man", McCrory turned pro in 1980 and won the Vacant WBC Welterweight Title by beating Colin Jones in 1983. He defended the title four times before losing the belt via KO in a unification match with Donald Curry in 1985. He later moved up to Light Middleweight and challenged Mike McCallum for his WBA Light Middleweight Title in 1987, but lost via 10th round TKO. He retired in 1991 after losing 2 of his last 4 fights. In his last bout he scored a first round Knockout of Robert Curry.

Preceded by
Sugar Ray Leonard
(retired)		 WBC Welterweight Champion
13 August 1983– 6 December 1985		 Succeeded by
Donald Curry

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