What is Chris Byrd's full name?
Christopher Cornelius Byrd
Chris Byrd nickname(s):
Chris Byrd, Christopher Cornelius Byrd
Chris Byrd date of birth:
August 15, 1970
How old is Chris Byrd?
56
Where was Chris Byrd born?
Flint, Michigan
How tall is Chris Byrd?
6' 1½" (187 cm)
Chris Byrd body shape:
Large
What color are Chris Byrd's eyes?
Black
What color is Chris Byrd's hair?
Black
Is Chris Byrd gay or straight?
Straight
What is Chris Byrd's ethnicity?
Black
What is Chris Byrd nationality?
American
What is Chris Byrd's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Christopher Cornelius "Chris" Byrd (born August 15, 1970) 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. Byrd's cousin, Lamon Brewster, has a shared history with Wladimir Klitschko: Brewster defeated him in 2004, but lost in a 2007 rematch.