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Chris Byrd

Chris Byrd

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Boxing record: 41-5-1 (22)
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Flint, Michigan, U.S.

Best fights of Chris Byrd

Over 16 years as a professional, Chris Byrd has compiled a 41-5-1 (22) record, including ten title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Chris Byrd stops Vitali Klitschko

    On April 1, 2000 Chris Byrd fought Vitali Klitschko for the WBO heavyweight title. Byrd was 29 years old with a record of 30-1, and Klitschko was 28 with a record of 27-0. Byrd was on a 4-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Byrd stopped Vitali Klitschko via retirement in the 9th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  2. 2. Chris Byrd defeats Evander Holyfield

    On December 14, 2002 Chris Byrd fought Evander Holyfield for the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Byrd was 32 years old with a record of 35-2, and Holyfield was 40 with a record of 38-5-2. Byrd was on a 4-fight winning streak and Holyfield was coming off a win. Byrd won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.

  3. 3. Chris Byrd defeats David Tua

    On August 18, 2001 Chris Byrd defended his IBFUSBA heavyweight title against David Tua. Byrd was 31 years old with a record of 33-2, and Tua was 28 with a record of 38-2. Byrd was on a 2-fight winning streak and Tua was coming off a win. Byrd won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.

  4. 4. Chris Byrd draws with Andrew Golota

    On April 17, 2004 Chris Byrd defended his IBF heavyweight title against Andrew Golota. Byrd was 33 years old with a record of 37-2, and Golota was 36 with a record of 38-4. Byrd was on a 6-fight winning streak and Golota was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.

  5. 5. Chris Byrd defeats Fres Oquendo

    On September 20, 2003 Chris Byrd defended his IBF heavyweight title against Fres Oquendo. Byrd was 33 years old with a record of 36-2, and Oquendo was 30 with a record of 24-1. Byrd was on a 5-fight winning streak and Oquendo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Byrd won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.

  6. 6. Chris Byrd defeats Jameel McCline

    On November 13, 2004 Chris Byrd defended his IBF heavyweight title against Jameel McCline. Byrd was 34 years old with a record of 37-2-1, and McCline was 34 with a record of 31-3-3. McCline was on a 3-fight winning streak. Byrd won via split decision. Defended the title.