Chris Byrd..someone give me the rundown on the guy

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  1. Heavyrighthand

    Heavyrighthand Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Byrd's light heavy debut seems to have alot of people interested. I hope he makes the most of this attention.


    I bet he's gonna try his best to end this within the distance, as he knows alot of people will be watching.
     
  2. pipe wrenched

    pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    :yep

    This is the most I've anticipated a FNF's in a while. Can't wait to see the new Byrd.
     
  3. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Anyone seen the picture of Byrd?

    Christ, he looks like a buff Roger Mayweather.

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  4. Darthmage

    Darthmage SILENCE! I KEEL J00! Full Member

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    he looks weird as hell. Can he really make LHW?
     
  5. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    His body is ok. But his face looks awful! He looks unhealthy and almost skeletal like. I cant believe he skipped 200lbs in favor to make 175. His dropped 40lbs! Which is a tremendous amount of weight that his body has been comfortable at for years. Its not like he was fat out of shape heavy.
     
  6. Kerosene

    Kerosene I am the Third Revelation Full Member

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    To be fair hes a naturally 160 - 168 pound man who bulked up and was able to hold his own with men weighing 220 plus, so all things considered I think he should be seen as a reasonable puncher.

    I'm really curious to see how he performs at LHW.
     
  7. Boxfan1

    Boxfan1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I wonder if this means James Toney is next to come down?
     
  8. Kerosene

    Kerosene I am the Third Revelation Full Member

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    Not usless he gets liposuction.
     
  9. Guido

    Guido ESB Addict Full Member

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    :rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl

    I think that ship has sailed. He can't even get below 220 lbs.
     
  10. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Here is the run down on Chris Byrd :

    At Heavy he was slick but boring as hell and had no power ..Maybe that might change at LHW .I don't know if you can have power while going down in weight ..This will all be answered in time ..
     
  11. o_money

    o_money Boxing Junkie banned

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    Definitely:good
     
  12. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee Loyal Member

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    I really don't keep in touch with the heavyweights. I'm a littleman boxing fan.

    I can't remember if Byrd was in the fight that was in front of Ceasar's palace against some Russian Scrub...
     
  13. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    I'll be surprised if Byrd is that successful at this stage in his career.

    He's up there in years and his reflexes have slowed. He's experienced and tough, but that can only take you so far.
     
  14. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    From what we've seen with Roy and Antonio, cutting forty plus pounds quickly won't help his already slowing reflexes, especially in a division where the guys are even fast.
     
  15. Serpent Saint

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    Byrd is the one sporting dreads.