Quick Bio
- Born August 15, 1970
- 275 wins in the amateur ranks
- Silver Medalist 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics
- 2 Time Heavyweight Champion (WBO & IBF)
- Married to Tracy Byrd
- 3 Children (Jordan, Justin, Sydney)
Chris Byrd
2 Time Heavyweight Champion of the World Chris Byrd, is an expert on MOTIVATION and RESULTS. As an amature boxer he joined “Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya, as one of the few boxers to earn a medal in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Through his tenacious work and unmatched motivation, Chris quickly rose up the Heavyweight ranks defeating boxing legends Vitali Klitschko and Evander Hollifield along the way.
Chris is now a highly sought after speaker and shares his amazing story throughout the world. He delivers a message that never fails to motivate, encourage, and inspire his audience , while engaging and entertaining each listener along the way. HBO, The Jim Rome Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and ESPN are some of the places you may have seen Chris sharing his story. Contact Chris today, if you are ready to be inspired and get results.
Chris is a phenomenal speaker who inspired our team to “FIGHT” everyday to be the best we can be for our customers and for Stryker!–Ryan Christopherson, General Manager/Stryker Orthopaedics
Simply put, Chris captivated, entertained, and wowed us all.–Marcus Preciado, Founder of SuperFest