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Monty Meza-Clay
Monty Meza-Clay

Born February 20, 1981 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States) is an American boxer in the Featherweight (126lb) division. His current record is 28-1 (19 KOs)

Professional Bio
“A Natural.” That’s what trainers called Monty Meza Clay at first sight in the ring. Light on his feet and quick with his hands, boxing to Monty is as natural as the cha-cha to a dancer. And since fighting was a way of life in his community, he found a way to use it to his advantage.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 20, 1981, Monty is the middle child, between two sisters. His father, Ramont Mise Clay, a boxer by his own right, moved his wife and family to Washington D.C. but turned back home to Rankin, PA when Monty was 12 years old. Like most young men, Monty was challenged to fight in the neighborhood and more times than not, was the challenger. However, the life changing challenge was when he was called to the office at West Junior High School and a friend invited him to the Monroeville Boxing Gym... and that’s where fighting made a difference. Monty was boxing for less than a month before trainers wanted him to compete because he was “A Natural”.

His first test as an amateur was in February, 1997. With every bout Monty’s superb athletic talents prevailed. Lacking a few important skills made him fall just short of what was needed to win major tournaments, but he boasted an impressive record of 52-8. Monty’s camp announced he was going pro October 12, 2001. With the help of Tom Yankello, Monty quickly learned what it took to be a world champion; hard work, discipline, and sacrifice. These three attributes paid off on April 23, 2005 when Monty won the “IBC Title” that put him in position to win an “IBA World Title” on December 30, 2005. He has fought in the Feather Weight, Super Feather Weight, Light Weight, and Welter Weight Class. Monty Meza Clay holds the title as the Super Feather Weight Champion (2007). Boasting a record of 28-1 with 19KO’s. Continuing to make sacrifices to advance his career, Meza Clay is currently rank #2 in the major sanctioned ‘WBO” and was recently ranked #11 in the “WBA” and is #5 in the “IBF”.

In this corner, Monty Meza Clay has weighed in and has positioned himself to unify the “WBO” and “IBF” titles to become the Undisputed Feather Weight Champion of the World.

More importantly, Meza Clay has proved to be a champion in the community by returning and talking to troubled youth at juvenile and county correctional institutions, as well as public schools and group homes. He is quick to point out that boxing gave him a positive look at life and he encourages youth to find a positive aspect about life and become champions at it.

Amateur Highlights

 * Won Pennyslvania State Golden Gloves in 2000 as a Featherweight (130 lbs.)
 * Had a record of 52-8 in the amateurs

Professional career
He defeated Terrance Roy for the West Virginia State Super Featherweight (130 lb.) title on June 18th, 2004. On December 30, 2004, Monty was awarded his second state title when he defeated Davey McBride, at the Mountaineer Race Track as a Lightweight (135 lbs.) April 28th, 2005 fought James Baker for the vacant IBC "Americas Super Featherweight Title" [http://whttp://www.internationalboxingcouncil.com at the time. That was the fight that put Monty into position to fight Shamir Reyes on December 12th, 2005 for the IBA Super Featherweight Title. December 5th Monty fought Edner Cherry for the WBC (Caribbean Boxing Federation) lightweight title in which he suffered his only loss. Monty immediatly came back with a strong victory over Dean White. Monty scored a strong TKO victory as he defeated Fred Neal and captured his second West Virginia Super Featherweight title.

Monty is poised to currently on schedule to fight Jorge Solis on January 31st, 2009 in Guadalajara, Mexico for the IBF Featherweight Title Eliminator. (Solis's only loss comes from Manny Pacquiao)

Full boxing record
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 * June 19, 2009|| Fernando Beltran||l||Laredo Entertainment Center,Laredo}},{{United States||
 * January 31, 2009|| Jorge Solis||l||Auditorio Telemex,Jalisco,Mexico||
 * May 30, 2008||Fernando Omar Lizarraga||w||Expo Mart,Monroeville,United States||
 * Februrary 1, 2008||Eric Aiken||w||Expo Mart,Monroeville,United States||
 * November 24, 2007||Pasqual Rouse||w||Iceoplex,Canonsburg,United States||
 * July 21, 2007||Lenny DeVictoria||w||South Plaza @ Heinz Field,Pittsburgh,United States||
 * November 5, 2007||Carlos Contreras||w||Great Hall @ Heinz Field,Pittsburgh,United States||
 * Februrary 22, 2007||Marty Robbins||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * November 17, 2006||Fred Neal||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * August 11, 2006||Dean White||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * May 12, 2006||Edner Cherry||l||A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa,United States||
 * April 13, 2006||Mike Dobbs||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * December 30, 2005||Shamir Reyes||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * November 11, 2005||Jefferson Auraad Rodriguez||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * September 30, 2005||Reggie sanders||w||Prairie Meadows Casino,Altoona,United States||
 * August 11, 2005||Juan Polo Perez||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * April 28, 2005||James Baker||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * December 12, 2004||Davey McBride||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * September 30, 2004||Terrell Hargrove||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * July 7, 2004 ||Terrance Roy||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * May 22, 2004||Marcus Luck||w||Blade Runners Ice Complex,Pennsylvania,United States||
 * April 8, 2004||Randy Dodds||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * Februrary 25, 2004||Broderick Harper||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * December 30, 2003||Eric Burke||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * October 29, 2003||Rashaan Abdul Blackburn||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * September 2, 2003||Ceasar Vega||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * July 31, 2003||James Merriweather||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * July 3, 2003||Anthony Hill||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * November 27, 2002||Alex Marrero||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * October 12, 2002||Choya Badger||w||Devito Park, Pennsylvania,United States||
 * August 11, 2005||Juan Polo Perez||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * April 28, 2005||James Baker||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * December 12, 2004||Davey McBride||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * September 30, 2004||Terrell Hargrove||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * July 7, 2004 ||Terrance Roy||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * May 22, 2004||Marcus Luck||w||Blade Runners Ice Complex,Pennsylvania,United States||
 * April 8, 2004||Randy Dodds||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * Februrary 25, 2004||Broderick Harper||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * December 30, 2003||Eric Burke||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * October 29, 2003||Rashaan Abdul Blackburn||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * September 2, 2003||Ceasar Vega||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * July 31, 2003||James Merriweather||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * July 3, 2003||Anthony Hill||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * November 27, 2002||Alex Marrero||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * October 12, 2002||Choya Badger||w||Devito Park, Pennsylvania,United States||
 * December 30, 2003||Eric Burke||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * October 29, 2003||Rashaan Abdul Blackburn||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * September 2, 2003||Ceasar Vega||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * July 31, 2003||James Merriweather||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * July 3, 2003||Anthony Hill||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * November 27, 2002||Alex Marrero||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * October 12, 2002||Choya Badger||w||Devito Park, Pennsylvania,United States||
 * July 31, 2003||James Merriweather||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * July 3, 2003||Anthony Hill||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * November 27, 2002||Alex Marrero||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * October 12, 2002||Choya Badger||w||Devito Park, Pennsylvania,United States||
 * November 27, 2002||Alex Marrero||w||Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort,Chester,United States||
 * October 12, 2002||Choya Badger||w||Devito Park, Pennsylvania,United States||
 * October 12, 2002||Choya Badger||w||Devito Park, Pennsylvania,United States||