Chris Byrd- Former 2X Heavyweight Champion/ 3X National Amateur Champion

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He began boxing at age 5 and competed at age 10 as all his older
brothers & SISTERS were boxers as their father (Joe) trained
them all. What is The Blender Style? He recalls his thoughts,
feelings, and experience at the 1992 Olympics and winning a
Silver Medal. How was it fighting back home in Michigan after
turning pro? 


We talk openly about going from middleweight to heavyweight in 3
fights, how he gained the weight, what he made in first two pro
fights, what his recovery was like after fights, and why he was
rushed to a hospital after winning a fight. The discussion goes
into winning his first heavyweight title and some insight
thoughts on this fight. Defeating Evander Holyfield for a second
title and the punishment he took from Wladimir Klitschko. What
happened when he dropped 40 pounds to fight at light
heavyweight? 


Life after boxing was not good for Chris for many years as we
hear about the chronic pain, PTSD, severe neuropathy, and his
life ending thoughts. This is an emotional part of the show. How
he has transformed his life, what has helped him alleviate the
pain, and his future to become the middleweight champion of the
world at the age of 50. Let’s Get It!


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Byrd’s Eye View on YouTube:
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Fight Hype Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=besN3SMpB4o


Boxing Record: https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/4923


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Extra 5


What it was like being singed by Don King and is he flamboyant
off camera?


How has a plant-based diet changed his life?


Weekly Video Podcast- Byrd’s Eye View


You are never too old to do something


 


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