DaVarryl "Touch of Sleep" Williamson is used to turning his opponent's lights out, but more often than not in recent years, it was his career that was taking a nap. No more though, as the hard-hitting Denver based heavyweight will receive a title chance against IBF champion Chris Byrd later this year. There were several mooted opponents for Byrd earlier this year including WLadimir Klitschko and Sergei Lyakhovich and it was Klitschko's court appeal that brought about this current situation. A judge upheld Williamson's rating in the IBF standing and mandated that Byrd must defend the title he won in a fight with Evander Holyfield against Williamson.
Click to read more boxing articles by Boxing Press
Discuss in Boxing Forum
Related Boxing Articles...
Heavyweight titlist Chris Byrd signed a bout agreement Friday to face mandatory challenger DaVarryl Williamson. The bout agreement calls for the fight to take place Sept. 30 or Oct. >
IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd works the heavy bag during a workout Wednesday in Reno. Byrd defends his crown against DaVarryl Williamson Saturday on >
The terrific Oct. 1 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING fight card just got better. International Boxing Federation (IBF) Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd (38-2-1, 20 KOs) will make the fourth defense of his >
DaVarryl Williamson hits the mitts during an open media workout Tuesday in Reno. Williamson, the IBF No. 3 heavyweight contender and mandatory challenger to >
Still there are no reported fights set for either WBA heavyweight champion John ruiz or IBF titlist Chris Byrd. Ruiz has not fought since his April beating by James toney, >
Heavyweight contender DaVarryl Williamson underwent successful surgery on October 17, 2005 on his right elbow. Surgeons at the world famous Steadman-Hawkins Clinic spent two hours removing a mass of scar >
There are string rumors circulating that IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd may be about to commit to a contract that would see him fighting former WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko in >
Click for larger image© Tom Casino/Showtime
IBF Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd retained his title tonight on Showtime against reluctant challenger DaVarryl >
TONEY DEFENDS CROWN WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER GUINN, BYRD RETAINS TITLE WITH 12-ROUND DECISION OVER WILLIAMSON ON A SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING DOUBLEHEADER
FROM RENO EVENTS CENTER, RENO, NEVADA
Exciting Bouts Will >
Chris Byrd weighed 213 pounds
DaVarryl Williamson weighed 225 pounds
James Toney weighed 235 pounds
Dominick Guinn weighed 221 pounds
All 4 meet tomorrow/Saturday on SHOWTIME (9:15 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast)
Click >
