Monty Meza Clay

Boxing - Pittsburgh, PA

"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 #1 in the major sanctioned "WBO" and was recently ranked #9 in the "WBA" and is #4 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.

"Another word for champion - Monty Meza-Clay".