Former Heavyweight Titlist, Chris Byrd 40-4-1, 21 KO’s, is attempting to shirk off tradition’s raiment by moving down two weight classes to light heavyweight in order to continue his career.

A look at the Top Ten fighters in the light heavyweight division reveals names such as Joe Calzaghe, Bernard Hopkins, Chad Dawson, Antonio Tarver, and Glen Johnson; all fighters whom Chris Byrd should be able to compete with and would have to be favored in most if not all.