Chris Byrd Fought Chronic Pain And Depression; Now He Wants To Fight At 50

[Tony1244]

Byrd beat people much bigger than he was. The CW limit should be 200 max.

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Byrd ought to take this video down if he is serious about getting anyone to back him for a potential comeback.

He looks awfully slow & a bit undernourished.

He'd get eaten up by a top 50 guy; never mind one of the champions.

[squiggy]

When he slimmed down and fought at light heavy it was like he was getting beat to death in there.

[margaret thatcher]

looks like a crackhead

[Gnome]

Don't do it, Chris.

[chucktaylor]

It sounds like he won't be able to pass the drug test anyway.
He should be a trainer so he can enjoy his weed and let some younger guys take the punishment.

[AntonioMartin]

Byrd ought to take this video down if he is serious about getting anyone to back him for a potential comeback.

He looks awfully slow & a bit undernourished.

He'd get eaten up by a top 50 guy; never mind one of the champions.

Damn! he looks like a Middleweight! He definitely does not look at ALL like the Chris Byrd I remember!!!

[hhaehre]

Maybe he can fight the winner of Theo-Fury?

[H8Usernames]

So....

Vitaly Klitschko lost to a blown up middleweight. The glorious Ike Ibeabuchi had his best win vs a blown up middleweight etc.

What would Chris Byrd have done at HW utilizing a real HW frame?

[Enlightened-One]

Chris is in remarkable shape, but he’s punching the bag with the sort of technique the average gym goer possesses. He doesn't look like a former world-class pro.

I applaud him for overcoming the tough challenges he’s faced though, but I do think he needs to remain retired.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Chris Byrd Back in Training, Down To Middleweight, Eyes Return

Two-time World Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd is back in the ring after a prolonged series of health challenges. Following his Hall of Fame worthy career at heavyweight, which included wins over Vitali Klitschko, Evander Holyfield, and David Tua, Byrd (47-5, 22 KOs) suffered from severe neuropathy and chronic pain from fighting far above his natural weight.

"Nobody wanted to fight me at middleweight, so I ate my weight up to heavyweight, And I paid for it. I went through 11 years of suffering. A few years ago, I couldn't even move my feet apart. The pain in my left leg was so bad that some days I just wanted to cut the whole thing off. I had to make drastic changes and choices in life to get where I am today," said Byrd.

Looking chiseled and svelte at 163 pounds, the 50-year-old Byrd's transformation began nearly three years ago when his daughter was engaged to be married. The idea of being unable to walk her down the aisle pained Byrd, as he was willing to do or try anything that could help improve his condition, and let him be there for the ones he loved. He changed his eating habits - stopped consuming all those things that he was allergic to (wheat, sugar, and dairy) and switched to a plant-based diet.

A chance meeting with a medicinal cannabis expert proved particularly fruitful in Byrd's road to recovery. Byrd began a therapeutic regimen of juicing fresh cannabis leaves and utilizing CBD oil and topicals. He consumed ample hemp hearts as a complete source of protein and essential fatty acids. In short order, the ferocious pain he had felt in his left leg and the fatigue that he had battled his entire career began to subside.

By early 2020, Chris had reached a plateau in his recovery "at about ? of where [he is] today." He then discovered Aaron Cameron, Director of Club Q360, in Malibu, California. Cameron is widely known as the husband of film star and "Real Housewife of Beverly Hills", Denise Richards. Under Cameron's guidance, Chris began undergoing radio and sound frequency treatments to treat his neuropathy. According to Byrd, these treatments took his healing to a level - relieving his pain and greatly increasing his mobility.

"Aaron is a fantastic person, unique with a great mind who is an expert in radio and sound frequency work. Doctor's had told me I would need my shoulders and hip replaced. After my treatments with Aaron, all of that changed. Aaron really wants to see people get healed and he really cares for the people he works with."

"Chris' recovery has been nothing short of miraculous," said Split-T Boxing's David McWater. "To see where Chris was only a few years ago to where he is now is remarkable. It's an honor to be able to help him on this path."

Considering all that he has accomplished in both his professional career and in his dramatic post-career transformation from struggling heavyweight to vibrant and virile middleweight, there is nothing that can stop Chris Byrd.

"I really want to show people that it's never too late to accomplish your goals, and live out your dreams. My reflexes are razor sharp, my strength is phenomenal, and I'm more focused than I've been. I feel I'm ready to make a return to the ring, and with the help and guidance of Split-T Boxing, I hope to make it a reality."

[1045582]

I have read a lot of similar stories. It might be rather common that athletes use CBD or THC to deal with depression or different health problems. It is good that they have an opportunity to deal with it and continue to do what they like

[Controversial]

His interview with Tris Dixon was interesting but he sounds deluded to me and I wouldn't be surprised if he is damaged from the sport. Tris asked him about CTE and head trauma from fighting and Byrd seems to think fighters who suffer is more to do with their lifestyle and diet outside the ring than from the punches. Byrd is now a vegan and although I think there is a lot to be said for eating right it doesn't rewind the clock. He will be 52 this August, it doesn't matter how ripped and in shape he is that doesn't mean he can compete at a world level anymore. He should hang up the gloves.

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

I read an interview with byrd where he complained of chronic pain... also said lamon brewster is blind and in chronic pain. James toney is all kinds of messed up mentally and in chronic pain. He said ray mercer was doing well though

[tiny_acres]

He will either be on Triller vs some old MMA fighter or face one of the Paul brothers

[H8Usernames]

It's not hard to sympathize with someone who has chronic pain and little to do with his free time.

[AngryGoon38]

Great idea! He looked so good when he dropped 50 lbs 12 years ago to fight Shaun George at LH.

Byrd Did look Good in that bout. He lost by 9th round tko as I recall. Up until that round, Byrd Was Way ahead on the cards. I say, let him box versus C-grade opponent, in 6-8 rounders, whether at 160,168,or 175. Apparently, 160 is his current preference. That may change during his actual training camp though. He might find that he feels overall better at 168, or even at 175. I don't think that it's a good idea for him to be boxing, even C-Grade pro's, while on a vegan diet. Boxing is too physically demanding.
Need those Eggs, and other animal based fats for true sustainable energy to support you're body for such a rough tough sport. It's Not like he's just a former golfer making a comeback to his sport.

[margaret thatcher]

Great idea! He looked so good when he dropped 50 lbs 12 years ago to fight Shaun George at LH.

Byrd Did look Good in that bout. He lost by 9th round tko as I recall. Up until that round, Byrd Was Way ahead on the cards. I say, let him box versus C-grade opponent, in 6-8 rounders, whether at 160,168,or 175. Apparently, 160 is his current preference. That may change during his actual training camp though. He might find that he feels overall better at 168, or even at 175. I don't think that it's a good idea for him to be boxing, even C-Grade pro's, while on a vegan diet. Boxing is too physically demanding.
Need those Eggs, and other animal based fats for true sustainable energy to support you're body for such a rough tough sport. It's Not like he's just a former golfer making a comeback to his sport.

nah chris got his arse kicked by george, down 7-1 x3 on the cards

[Controversial]

Great idea! He looked so good when he dropped 50 lbs 12 years ago to fight Shaun George at LH.

while on a vegan diet. Boxing is too physically demanding.
Need those Eggs, and other animal based fats for true sustainable energy to support you're body for such a rough tough sport.

There are vegan boxers, Timothy Bradley and Lawrence Okolie spring to mind, I think David Haye went vegan too and AJ

[gilgamesh]

Considering most of his wins came from his reliance on his reflexes and defensive ability I'd say a comeback at this stage of the game is a horrible idea.

Doesn't even matter if he's fighting a particularly dangerous guy. He's not gonna do well.

[snake33]

He lost all that weight late in his career and got his ass kicked.
No one over 50 should be licensed to box. One of these nut bags
will die and put boxing down for the count.
Boxing is a hard sell at this point, you don't need tragedy.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Great idea! He looked so good when he dropped 50 lbs 12 years ago to fight Shaun George at LH.

while on a vegan diet. Boxing is too physically demanding.
Need those Eggs, and other animal based fats for true sustainable energy to support you're body for such a rough tough sport.

There are vegan boxers, Timothy Bradley and Lawrence Okolie spring to mind, I think David Haye went vegan too and AJ

Canelo turned vegan.. Don't know if he still is.

[AngryGoon38]

Getting a bit off topic here, but I felt compelled to mention the fact that Vegan is Not a Classic Boxer diet.
Most of The old time boxers fought 10-20-30 times per year. Nowadays, the norm is once or twice per year.
Yeah, 3 or 4 bouts per year with the up and comers still doing 4 and 6 rounders, but just think about it.
Seriously compare the old time boxers with the divas and primadonnas of today.
A Real Fighting Man Needs Plenty of Animal based Protein. Good quality Meat is usually ideal but not completely necessary, providing the given boxer consumes plenty of Eggs and Dairy.

Rocky Marciano ate Steaks regularly, including in preparation for a title bout. Roberto Duran wolfed down a steak just before the 2nd Leonard bout, as a means to Re-attaining Strength, as Quick as possible. It backfired because he had been crash dieting for many weeks,including during his training camp, in order to make weight, in order to be able to get that BIG BIG title defense Payday. Also, James Braddock wolfed down piles of Meat just before bouts, while in a downtrodden economic state of existence, during the great depression, as a means to attain Or re-attain Strength and Vitality asap. George Foreman was known to Carb up BigTime, just before a bout, especially later in his carear. It was in order to have extra endurance. In the Bible it states, Bread strengthens a Man's Heart. It also states that Eating Too much meat causeth sickness.

Duran had re-conditioned and re-acclimated himself to eating minimal amounts of meat, during his crash diet, and therefore, eating a BIG steak just before going into the ring for the return bout with Leonard caused him to soon have serious stomach sickness. Its what happens if you're not scientific and discernfull with you're specific eating approach. Byrd will Need to incorporate animal products if he wants True vitality and the strength that's required. Look at Mike Tyson these days, at now 56, and absolutely Thriving on eating abundant amounts of Wild Game Meat. Joe Rogan advised him to start doing that and Mike Tyson's been thriving big-time on that type of diet ever since.

[1045582]

I'm the trainer of box at school. Recently we discussed this news. I have heard a lot that athletes use CBD products to deal with the anxiety or mental problems. Personally I also used full spectrum cbd oil with thc. Because of my job, I needed this oil because of permanent tiredness and problems with sleep. It worked for me, so I don’t see anything bad in using such products

[H8Usernames]

So many people think that using this and that is perfectly ok, energy drinks, cbd, hgh, steroids, oxytocin etc. You pay the price in the end, this is how it works with everything.