41 Quotes by Chris Byrd

Everyone has bad fights. The last couple of fights I tried to put on a good performance. But I'm a counter puncher and he just sticks and moves.

Nobody beats me twice. Five years ago, I was more of a finesse fighter. I was willing to fight anybody, but at the same time I was timid of the bigger guys. I do not fear anybody anymore as far as taking their shot.

It's always tough going in somewhere where nobody likes you. It's an advantage - come on - that's crazy, it's like if he were fighting in my city. Of course it helps.

Oh, please James is running scared. James has got the biggest mouth in boxing, but he does not have any heart. He had a chance to fight me when he fought John Ruiz. We thought we were going to make something then. Then it fell apart.

I never expected to be champion and be at one of the lowest times of my career. I still love the sport of boxing but I don't care for the business part of it.

I know what kind of talent Wladimir will have and I respect that a lot. Yes, he has a great jab. He has a great arsenal of punches. But I come to fight and not shy away from anyone. I go in and give it my all and put on a good show.

I never hit him, not the way he hit me. If I had to do it again I would go in there with a different strategy, but Wladimir will be hard to beat.

I never hit him, not the way he hit me.

I need to be active, ... I'm off 11 months, that's what you get.