Lights Out In Reno: Chris Byrd vs. DaVarryl Williamson

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After taking a year off, Chris Byrd returns to defend the IBF Heavyweight Championship against his friend DaVarryl Williamson on a shared billing with James Toney in the hope of building to a potential match between the talented Michigan heavyweights. Byrd and Williamson fight like friends in one of the dullest bouts in history. With the crowd booing throughout, Referee Vic Drakulich orders both men to mix it up more in rounds two and four, but Byrd fights economically to retain his title via unanimous decision.