Was Byrd the last American heavyweight to defend a title?

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  1. Tanner

    Tanner Active Member Full Member

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    If so, gotta go back to 2005, when Byrd beat Williamson to defend the IBF belt. Rahman got the WBC belt in 2006, but never successfully defended it. Briggs never defended the WBO belt either. Can Wilder defend his belt?
     
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  2. Robney

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    Depends on who he's fighting next. I'd favor him over Fury though if that fight happens.
     
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  3. cereal monotony

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  4. guncho

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    Rahman did have draw with toney and many tought he won
     
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  5. Badbot

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    Who was the last American to be ranked nr 1 in the division?
    Was it Rahman in 2001 or Holyfield in 98? :lol:
     
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  6. The Mongoose

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    Rahman in 06 against Toney was the last American Title Defense.
     
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  7. brb

    brb Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Byrd in 2006.
     
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  8. Tanner

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    Good point...it has been that long. Lewis then Vitali then Wlad.
     
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  9. The Mongoose

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    Byrd was rated #1 in 06...

    For ****'s sake it was just mentioned in the post above you.
     
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