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BOXNEWS Fight Chris Byrd W UD 12 (12) DaVarryl Williamson

Fight Chris Byrd W UD 12 (12) DaVarryl Williamson

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Boxers USA Chris Byrd [38-2-1, 20]
USA DaVarryl Williamson [22-3-0, 18]
Referee cards 116-112, 115-113, 116-112
Weight division Heavyweight (unlimited)
Title IBF Title,
Date 01 October 2005, Sat
Location USA USA, Reno, Events Center
Other fights of this evening Fight Roy Jones L UD 12 (12) Antonio Tarver
Fight James Toney W UD 12 (12) Dominick Guinn

News: Fight Chris Byrd -VS- DaVarryl Williamson

IBF heavyweight champ says he's filing suit against DKP! 4 Oct 2005 15:43

IBF heavyweight champ says he's filing suit against DKP!

GL: Had you not been coming off an eleven month lay-off would you have looked to press the action more once you saw he was unwilling to engage? Chris Byrd: "I think so. Past the tenth round I was tired and that was new to me because I don't get tired in the ring, especially towards the ened, but I was tired last night. I knew the lay-off killed me. My timing was off and I was way off balance. read more ...
Byrd blames promoter King for poor win 2 Oct 2005 11:47

Byrd blames promoter King for poor win

With some critics believing that he could - and perhaps should - be 0-3 in his last three bouts IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd desperately needed a convincing display against close friend and former sparring partner DaVarryl Williamson at the Events Center in Reno, Nevada. He didn't get one, instead he got a 115-113, 116-112, 116-112 points decision after another dreary 12 rounds which would have done nothing whatsoever for his already poor reputation amongst hardcore fans. read more ...
Strictly Business for Williamson, Byrd! 14 Sep 2005 18:12

Strictly Business for Williamson, Byrd!

I can't let the big boys just punk me out. I'm not a coward. You're not going to run over me. I'm ready to thump. I can trade with anybody. Certain styles bring out certain things in me. Jameel (McCline) and I are close friends and we threw down, so I think this fight will be a good one. IBF Champion Chris Byrd read more ...
Williamson to challenge Byrd for title 4 Sep 2005 17:35

Williamson to challenge Byrd for title

If Byrd-Williamson lands on the Showtime date, it would serve as a prelude to Byrd facing fellow Michigan native Toney in a significant title defense early next year. Byrd signed the bout agreement to face Williamson, his former sparring partner, reluctantly because although his minimum purse under his contract with King calls for $2.5 million, he's fighting Williamson for $425,425. read more ...
IBF Orders Byrd-Williamson but Klitschko going to court in attempt to stop it! 18 Jun 2005 21:16

IBF Orders Byrd-Williamson but Klitschko going to court in attempt to stop it!

Boxingtalk has learned that the IBF has designated DaVarryl Williamson as the mandatory challenger for Chris Byrd's heavyweight title. Earlier this week the Jersey based organization ordered the two to commence negotiations. However, Wladimir Klitschko has filed an order to show cause in United States District Court in New Jersey seeking to stop the IBF from enforcing this mandatory... read more ...