yeah, i say give respect to byrd. he has been in with bigger guys than himself all through his career and often times comes out on top because of his superior skills....

he has fought big punchers tua, wlad and ibeabuchi spring immediately to mind...

to understand and respect byrd, you have to realise that boxing is not just about dramatic ko's its about a smart boxer trying to overcome adversity...

byrd has a decent resume if you look at his record over the years...i have time for chris byrd...