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HISTORY: Christopher Cornelius Byrd (born August 15, 1970) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2009. He is a two-time world heavyweight champion, having first won the WBO title in 2000 after an upset corner stoppage over then-undefeated Vitali Klitschko. In his first title defense later that year, he lost to Vitali's brother Wladimir Klitschko. In 2002, Byrd defeated Evander Holyfield to win the IBF heavyweight title for his second reign as world champion. He made four successful defenses until losing his title again to Wladimir Klitschko in a 2006 rematch. He was ranked by BoxRec as the world's top 10 heavyweight from 1996 to 2003, reaching his highest ranking of No.4 in 1998. As an amateur, Byrd represented the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the middleweight division. He is also a three-time national amateur champion, winning the light middleweight title in 1989, and the middleweight title in 1991 and 1992. Offered here is an original signed boxing glove by Chris Byrd. . Authenticated by Schwartz Sports Authentic.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, right hand, black leather boxing glove with Everlast label at the wrist. Boldly signed on backhand in silver pen, "Chris Byrd 2X Champ." The glove is in mint condition with no noticeable flaws. Clean. 12 inches long. Comes with a label and cert from SchwartzSportsAuthentic.Com with their # A410583.
