Steve McCrory

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSteven D. "Steve"•McCrory
Used nameSteve•McCrory
Nick/petnamesBluesman
Born13 April 1964 in Detroit, Michigan (USA)
Died1 August 2000 in Detroit, Michigan (USA)
Measurements165 cm / 51 kg
AffiliationsKronk Gymnasium
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Steve McCrory was US flyweight amateur champion in 1982-83 and then won the gold medal at the 1984 Olympics. He was also Pan American Games bronze medalist in 1983. McCrory turned professional after the Olympics and fought his first pro fight again Jeff Hanna in October 1984, winning by TKO in 4. He retired after losing a decision in November 1991 against Stéphane Haccoune, finishing his pro career with a record of 30 wins (12 by KO), 5 losses, and 1 draw. McCrory fought for the IBF bantamweight title in July 1986 against Jeff Fenech but lost the fight. He won the WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title in June 1987 against Mike Moreno, and lost a bout for the IBC super featherweight crown in November 1990 against Richard Savage. McCrory’s brother was Milt McCrory, who was once WBC welterweight champion. Steve McCrory died an early death after a prolonged illness.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Boxing USA Steve McCrory
Flyweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold

Special Notes