Chris Byrd is going down to light Heavyweight!!!

At 215, Byrd had less than 10% body fat. I am telling you, that he could not possibley get down to 175 without harming himself. Never the less, he would be outclassed at lt heavy by any top 10 righter in that weight class. Byrd only looks fast against bigger, slower, heavyweights. Hell, Oquendo out-sped and out worked Byrd, OQUENDO!!!! THE BIG ZERO!!!

 

um Am I the only one that can see this fight happening??

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Byrd was able to use his advantages of speed and quickness against bigger fighters.

He always struggled against lighter, faster guys, and is less effective against boxers that are more his size and speed.

Always been a fan of Byrd, but not sure how this helps him to drain down to 174 at this point. He had a good career, but it's over for Chris.

Remember too that he promised to fight at Cruiser for years, ever since before the Tua fight, but that never happened. I'll be shocked if he pulls it off.

 

Byrd should work his way down to Cruiserweight, then lightheavy. He could very well be great at either weight.

 

He could get to Cruiserweight, but no way he goes down to Light Heavyweight.

He's too old also. He will lose to the first challenge that steps in front of him.

 

"IF" he is already at 180, then is has only 5 lbs. to go! He just might do it. He has enought experience to know if that weight is right for him.

 

We all know Chris fought much much smaller in the ams, and that he is quite a small heavyweight. I think he was bulking up to make heavyweight, and if he cuts instead of bulks for fights then there's no reason he couldn't make it. Honestly I see him fighting at Cruiser though, I think he could get to LHW but it'll just be too much.

 

What weight was Chris at when Calzaghe beat him?

That was Chris' only loss in the amateurs, btw. He's had a lot of amateur fights! Something like 275.

 

:huh Got me, never knew they ever fought.

The last time that Byrd was under 190 for a fight was 1993. :yep

 

Cool. Thanks.

 

That is a totally unconfirmed rumor. I sent an email to Chris. I will let you know if he responds.

 

I read it too but the source is a notorious rumor mill and usually wrong.