Chris Byrd Retirement Party

a87star · 08-25-2007, 03:25 PM

http://www.boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=534770

Special Guest: Alexander Povetkin

IceTea · 08-25-2007, 05:28 PM

I've always liked Chris Byrd's style, he and John Ruiz were may favorite heavies of the late 90's to present. I think that he takes a serious beating similar to those he took against Wlad and Ike.

MJ

a87star · 08-25-2007, 06:06 PM

Chris Byrd never had the most appealing fighting style but he was one of the better American HW's in recent memory. I think he's competitve for the first half of the fight against Povetkin but then starts taking a beating and gets KO'ed late.

Syd Thrift · 08-25-2007, 10:53 PM

Where is Byrd rated by boxrec? 2nd all time?

mh2365 · 08-26-2007, 12:08 AM

Am I the only one who thinks Byrd has a chance in this fight against an inexperienced fighter?

And unfortunately I think Brock handles Chambers and we are stuck with the winner of Byrd vs. Brock getting pummelled by Wlad again.

a87star · 08-26-2007, 12:15 AM

Byrd does have a chance in this fight. I personally think Povetkin is going to take him to the woodshed but if that doesn't happen, i'll be the first one to admit I was wrong.

Even though i'm a fan of Eddie Chambers, I think Brock beats him. If one prospects "0" is going to go, he will be first.

mh2365 · 08-26-2007, 12:27 AM

I could be wrong about Byrd. If he has anything left though he will give Povetkin fits. From what I've seen of Povetkin he has fought guys who stand right in front of him and have little to no defense.

I think this whole tourney thing is a joke to begin with. I doubt it will all happen and like Wlad is not going to fight for a year while it takes these fights to take place. Just the fact that Byrd is in it is a joke. He has not been competive for more than 15 seconds in two fights with Wlad. None of the four stand a chance against Wlad either. IMO Chambers and Byrd are the same fighter. Brock already lost. Povetkin is way too green to fight Wlad. Wlad would dominate him.

a87star · 08-26-2007, 12:35 AM

At this point, Wlad would dominate Povetkin but as you said if Byrd has anything left in the tank, he's going to give "Sasha" fits.

This tournament has been a joke ever since it was announced. The WBO is thinking of doing one as well and the fighters they are considering are probably worse than the fighters the IBF chose. From what I read the list was John Ruiz, Sergei Liakhovich, Lamon Brewster, Davarryl Williamson, and a few other borderline contenders.

mh2365 · 08-26-2007, 12:44 AM

I've got an idea .. how about at tourney between the four champs!

a87star · 08-26-2007, 12:53 AM

A tournament involving the four champs would make a lot of sense but the WBO and IBF would prefer having one involving fringe contenders and prospects because they would make a lot of cash on the sanctioning fees alone. That's the alphabet soup specialty, stalling out the process of finding an undisputed champ by using gimmicks like tournaments and scheduling mandatory challengers for their title holders.

Romdawg88 · 08-26-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mh2365

Am I the only one who thinks Byrd has a chance in this fight against an inexperienced fighter?

And unfortunately I think Brock handles Chambers and we are stuck with the winner of Byrd vs. Brock getting pummelled by Wlad again.

That would suck. The only way they could sell Wlad/Byrd III or Brock II is if they throw on some crazy stacked card full of great fights cause no one will buy it otherwise. Hopefully, Chambers and Povetkin win so we can see Wlad pummel someone new.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh2365

I've got an idea .. how about at tourney between the four champs!

We won't see it because it makes too much sense.

bp_ · 08-26-2007, 09:41 AM

The HW division is such a bore.

jbrock16 · 08-27-2007, 06:37 AM

I've always liked Byrd, and i hope he can pull it off, during his prime i always hated to hear boxers say they would not fight him because byrd's style would make for a boring bought, it always sounded like and excuse to duck him to me. I'll be rooting for Byrd.

I agree with bp_ HV division is pretty boring these days we need a couple of young lions to emerge or some of the young ones to step up.

08-25-2007, 03:25 PM	#1
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	Chris Byrd Retirement Party http://www.boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=534770 Special Guest: Alexander Povetkin

08-25-2007, 05:28 PM	#2
IceTea Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sherrill, NY Posts: 9,847	I've always liked Chris Byrd's style, he and John Ruiz were may favorite heavies of the late 90's to present. I think that he takes a serious beating similar to those he took against Wlad and Ike. MJ __________________ Don't worry, be happy! Women's Boxing Cyber Boxing Zone Philadelphia Boxing Boxrec Ross Boxing https://boxingjones.com/

08-26-2007, 12:15 AM	#6
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	Byrd does have a chance in this fight. I personally think Povetkin is going to take him to the woodshed but if that doesn't happen, i'll be the first one to admit I was wrong. Even though i'm a fan of Eddie Chambers, I think Brock beats him. If one prospects "0" is going to go, he will be first. Last edited by a87star; 08-26-2007 at 12:17 AM.

08-26-2007, 09:41 AM	#12
bp_ Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,804	The HW division is such a bore. __________________ Commish: Over The Mound

08-25-2007, 06:06 PM	#3
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	Chris Byrd never had the most appealing fighting style but he was one of the better American HW's in recent memory. I think he's competitve for the first half of the fight against Povetkin but then starts taking a beating and gets KO'ed late.

08-26-2007, 12:08 AM	#5
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	Am I the only one who thinks Byrd has a chance in this fight against an inexperienced fighter? And unfortunately I think Brock handles Chambers and we are stuck with the winner of Byrd vs. Brock getting pummelled by Wlad again.

08-26-2007, 12:27 AM	#7
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	I could be wrong about Byrd. If he has anything left though he will give Povetkin fits. From what I've seen of Povetkin he has fought guys who stand right in front of him and have little to no defense. I think this whole tourney thing is a joke to begin with. I doubt it will all happen and like Wlad is not going to fight for a year while it takes these fights to take place. Just the fact that Byrd is in it is a joke. He has not been competive for more than 15 seconds in two fights with Wlad. None of the four stand a chance against Wlad either. IMO Chambers and Byrd are the same fighter. Brock already lost. Povetkin is way too green to fight Wlad. Wlad would dominate him.

08-26-2007, 12:35 AM	#8
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	At this point, Wlad would dominate Povetkin but as you said if Byrd has anything left in the tank, he's going to give "Sasha" fits. This tournament has been a joke ever since it was announced. The WBO is thinking of doing one as well and the fighters they are considering are probably worse than the fighters the IBF chose. From what I read the list was John Ruiz, Sergei Liakhovich, Lamon Brewster, Davarryl Williamson, and a few other borderline contenders.

08-26-2007, 12:44 AM	#9
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	I've got an idea .. how about at tourney between the four champs!

08-26-2007, 12:53 AM	#10
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	A tournament involving the four champs would make a lot of sense but the WBO and IBF would prefer having one involving fringe contenders and prospects because they would make a lot of cash on the sanctioning fees alone. That's the alphabet soup specialty, stalling out the process of finding an undisputed champ by using gimmicks like tournaments and scheduling mandatory challengers for their title holders.

08-27-2007, 06:37 AM	#13
jbrock16 Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 15	I've always liked Byrd, and i hope he can pull it off, during his prime i always hated to hear boxers say they would not fight him because byrd's style would make for a boring bought, it always sounded like and excuse to duck him to me. I'll be rooting for Byrd. I agree with bp_ HV division is pretty boring these days we need a couple of young lions to emerge or some of the young ones to step up.