Billy Lyell

Billy Lyell
Statistics
Real name William Lyell
Nickname(s) Pride of Ohio
Rated at Super Middleweight
Middleweight
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Nationality United States American
Born (1984-08-10) August 10, 1984
Niles, Ohio
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 32
Wins 23
Wins by KO 5
Losses 9
Draws 0
No contests 0

William Lyell (born August 10, 1984 in Niles, Ohio) is an American boxer in the Middleweight division.[1]

Amateur career

In an interview with Peter Czymbor, Lyell stated that he had an amateur record of "about 35-20" in "about 50-55 amateur bouts".

Professional career

In February 2009, Lyell upset an undefeated and very popular John Duddy in a ten round fight by split decision.[2]

IBF Middleweight Championship

He then lost a very tough fight to Sebastian Sylvester.[3]

WBC Silver Middleweight Championship

On June 5, 2010 Billy lost to undefeated Champion Mexican, Julio César Chávez, Jr..[4] The bout was held at the Estadio Banorte in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico.[5][6]

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