Larry Byrd

LarryByrd

Name: Larry Byrd
Alias: TNT
Hometown: Miami, Florida, USA
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 175cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record

• Well-Seasoned amateur boxing career.
• Former Florida Golden Gloves Champion.
• Fought among others Kel Robin, Glen Wolf and Terry Cunningham as an amateur.
• As an amateur was one of the most feared 147 pounders in the state.
• In a February 1981 article in the Miami Herald Sport's Section, Byrd stopped Sherman Bergman in 33 seconds of the first round in the 147 pound Open Division before 600 fans at the Florida Golden Gloves at the Elizabeth Virrick Gym. On the same card, future Mike Tyson opponent, Jose Ribalta, weighing 178lbs., stopped Regional Neal who retired in the second round.
• Compiled a 50-7 purported amateur boxing record.