George stops Byrd in 9th round (AP)

 
Shaun George stunned Chris Byrd in the former IBF and WBO heavyweight champion's first pro fight as a light heavyweight, stopping him in the ninth round Friday night at Cox Pavilion. Fighting in the 175-pound division for the first time in his 15-year career, the 37-year-old Byrd was knocked down in the first round, then was floored twice in the ninth before referee Jay Nady stopped the fight. [link]

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