Nick Name | Rapid Fire |
DOB | 15 August 1970 |
Place of Birth | Flint |
National Team | United States |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weighted At | Light Heavyweight |
Stance | Southpaw |
Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
Chris Cornelius Byrd is a retired professional boxer. He is a former WBO and IBF heavyweight champion. His nickname is \"Rapid Fire\".
Byrd began competing in the ring at age 10, and compiled an impressive 275 wins in the amateur ranks. He was a three-time U.S. amateur champion (1989, 1991, and 1992).