ROBERT BYRD has the envious task of refereeing the Las Vegas super-fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.
But it’s something he will probably do in his stride, being one of the most experienced officials in the business.
The two global megastars clash in Las Vegas on August 26, with Mayweather attempting to preserve his unbeaten boxing record.
But there will be three people in the ring that night, so here’s all you need to know about Robert Byrd.
What is Robert Byrd’s background?
Robert Byrd has been licensed in Nevada since 2002.
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He is 74 years old.
He has refereed a number of world title fights, including Floyd Mayweather‘s 2013 unanimous points’ decision against Robert Guerrero.
What about Robert Byrd’s family?
Robert Byrd’s wife, Adalaide Byrd, is also a respected boxing referee who has also worked as a mixed-martial arts judge since 2006.
She refereed at the UFC 196 and 202 events, both in 2016.
She is regarded as one of boxing’s most prominent judges.
What has Robert Byrd worked as before?
Robert Byrd is a former California police officer.
He also worked as a referee and judge in boxing in California before moving to Nevada.
What big fights has Robert Byrd refereed?
Robert Byrd notably refereed Andre Ward’s first win against Sergey Kovalev, as well as Wladimir Klitschko‘s shock KO against Lamon Brewster back in 2004.
He was also the man in the middle for Saul “Canelo” Alvarez‘s win over Miguel Cotto.
And he should be recognised by a British audience too. He refereed George Groves‘ unsuccessful title shot at Badou Jack back in September 2015.
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CONOR McGREGOR is used to 15-minute fights in the UFC and he will not go the distance.
Sun Bets go 11/10 that there will be fewer than nine completed rounds.
That is an extraordinary price given that one of the fighters has never had a professional boxing fight and one has a 49-0 record.
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