Christopher Cornelius Byrd a.k.a. Chris Byrd is an American retired boxer who competed professionally from 1993 to 2009. During his tenure, he held 2X world heavyweight champion. He has his first WBO title in 2000 defeating Vitali Klitschko. Later two years, he defeated Evander Holyfield to win the IBF heavyweight title for his second reign as world champion.
Flint, Michigan native, Chris Byrd was born on 15th August 1970, under the star sign Leo. He holds an American nationality and is of Afro-American ethnic background. Youngest of eight children, all five brothers boxed and so did one sister who was into boxing: his dad was a trainer and his mother was an assistant trainer. He stands 6 ft (183 cm) tall.
Chris Byrd's financial standing appears to rest at around $5 million. This sum stems from his impressive career as a boxer, where he amassed a reported sum exceeding $10 million over a span of 16 years in the ring. However, specific details about his earnings per fight or his most lucrative purse remain shrouded in mystery, leaving enthusiasts curious about the finer points of his boxing journey.
Byrd with his boxer friends. SOURCE: Instagram- @chris_byrd Despite his noteworthy boxing achievements, information regarding Chris Byrd's personal assets remains largely undisclosed. His real estate holdings, vehicles, and potential ventures beyond the ring are subjects veiled in uncertainty. While his prominence as a boxer is undeniable, the precise contours of his financial portfolio and diversified income streams remain a puzzle
Chris Byrd is married to Tracy Byrd for a long time now. The duo started dating when Chris was 17, and tied the knot at 23, in 1993, in a secret ceremony. Since, Tracy has been the business manager for former 2X Heavyweight Champion and now motivational speaker, Chris Byrd.
Chris Tweeted on 22nd May 2014, "My favorite lady. My wife SOURCE: Twitter@Slipmaster92 Not only in his professional journey but Chris' wife held his hand and walked him with her to turn him spiritual. Chris said, "Going was the starting point and the real turning point was when I gave my life to Christ." The Byrds are parents to three children: son Justin, and daughters Jordan and Sydney. The family is living a blissful life.
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On January 28, 1993, Chris Byrd made his professional debut against Gary Smith at IMA Sports Arena, Flint, Michigan. He won the fight via UB in round six. Following his thirty wins, on April 1, 2000, he won his career's first title, WBO heavyweight title against Vitali Klitschko. In the next fight, he lost the title against Wladimir Klitschko on October 14, 2000.
Rebounding from the loss, he returns to fight on 19th January 2001, where he lost to David Vedder. On May 12, 2001, he won USBA heavyweight title fighting against David Vedder via unanimous decision. He retained the title in the following bout against David Tua.
On 14th December 2002, Chris won IBF heavyweight title and retained the title four times against Evander Holyfield, Fres Oquendo, Andrew Golota, Jameel McCline, and DeVarryl Williamson. On April 22, 2006, he lost IBF heavyweight title against Wladimir Klitschko. After the bout, he had two wins and two-loss and officially retired from boxing in 2010.
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