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Christopher Cornelius Byrd is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2009. He is a two-time world heavyweight champion, having first won the WBO title in 2000 after an upset corner stoppage over then-undefeated Vitali Klitschko. In his first title defense later that year, he lost to Vitali's brother Wladimir Klitschko. In 2002, Byrd defeated Evander Holyfield to win the IBF heavyweight title for his second reign as world champion. He made four successful defenses until losing his title again to Wladimir Klitschko in a 2006 rematch. He was ranked by BoxRec as the world's top 10 heavyweight from 1996 to 2003, reaching his highest ranking of No.4 in 1998. As an amateur, Byrd represented the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the middleweight division. He is also a three-time national amateur champion, winning the light middleweight title in 1989, and the middleweight title in 1991 and 1992.
Real nameChristopher Cornelius Byrd
Nickname(s)Rapid Fire
NationalityAmerican
BornAugust 15, 1970, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
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Total fights47
Wins41
Wins by KO22
Losses5
Draws1
Official Websitehttp://www.chrisbyrd.com/

About Chris Byrd

Chris Byrd
Chris Byrd

Boxer Chris Byrd was born in Michigan, United States on August 15, 1970. He's 53 years old today.

He is a former WBO and IBF heavyweight champion as well as an Olympic silver medallist.

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Chris Byrd before becoming famous

Chris Byrd was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1970 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

At the age of five, he began exercising with his father.

Achievement of Chris Byrd

He won a silver medal as a middleweight at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics, despite being a heavyweight.

Chris Byrd's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Country Singer Tracy Byrd, his sister, is also a professional boxer.

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On January 4, 2000, he defeated Boxer Vitali Klitschko to win the WBO Heavyweight title.

Chris Byrd Income & Net worth

Chris Byrd's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a boxer. Networth of Chris Byrd in 2024 is 200,000$+.

Chris Byrd Height and Weight

How tall is Chris Byrd? At the age of 53, Chris Byrd height is 6'1" (1.83m).

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Latest information about Chris Byrd updated on March 22 2023.