Chris Byrd is an Olympic silver medalist and former WBO and IBF Heavyweight boxing champion.
Fast Facts:
- Born: August 15, 1970
- Birthplace: Flint, Michigan
- Record: 40-3-1
- KO's: 21
Chris Byrd Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'
- Reach: 74"
- Stance: Southpaw
- Division: Heavyweight
- Record: Wins - 40
- Losses - 3
- Wins By KO - 21
Chris Byrd Timeline
August 15, 1970: Born
1992: Wins Silver medal as a Middleweight in Barcelona Summer Olympics
1993: Beats Gary Smith by unanimous decision in 1st pro fight
2000: TKO's the undefeated Vitali Klitschko in 9th round for the WBO Heavyweight title
2000: Loses belt in first defense against Vitali's brother Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision
2001: Beats David Tua by unanimous decision
2002: Takes vacant IBF Heavyweight title with unanimous decision over Evander Holyfield
2004: Defends title versus Andrew Golota and Jameel McCline
2006: Loses by TKO to Wladimir Klitschko in 7th round
Chris Byrd Merchandise
MovieGoods: Chris Byrd Memorabilia
eBay: Chris Byrd Auctions
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