Two-time heavyweight champion Chris Byrd will give the media an up-close-and-personal look at his new physique when he and his opponent Shaun George host a media workout tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14, in Las Vegas

Byrd, 40-4-1 (21), from Las Vegas by way of Flint, MI., will open up the session beginning with interviews followed by his workout. George, 16-2-2 (7), from Brooklyn, NY, will conduct his interview and workout immediately following Byrd's.

A 1992 Olympic silver medalist at 165 lb, Byrd is attempting to become only the third heavyweight champion to move down in weight and become a light heavyweight titlist, a feat accomplished by Bob Fitzsimmons in 1903 and Roy Jones, Jr. in 2003.

Byrd is the only one of the three who successfully defended his heavyweight title. He is expected to weigh-in 51 pounds less than he did in his last fight, against Alexander Povetkin on October 27, 2007.

Promoted by Art Pelullo's Banner Promotions, in association with Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the 10-round Byrd vs. George light heavyweight bout at the limit of 175 lb will be televised live on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights from the PH Ring at the Cox Pavilion at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Remaining tickets, priced at $28, $48 and $78, can be purchased at the Thomas & Mack Center box office, all UNLV ticket outlets, and at www.unlvtickets.com. To charge by phone, call (702) 739-FANS. Doors open at 4 p.m. PT with the card's first bout scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. PT.

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