Billy Lyell
American boxer
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William Lyell (born August 10, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2003 to 2013.[1] He challenged for the IBF middleweight title in 2010.
Nickname
Pride of OhioNationalityAmerican
BornWilliam Lyell
August 10, 1984
August 10, 1984
Niles, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Pride of Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | William Lyell August 10, 1984 Niles, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | Super middleweight Middleweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 36 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Win by KO | 5 |
| Losses | 11 |
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 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 Julio César Chávez, Jr.[4] The bout was held at the Estadio Banorte in Culiacán, Mexico.[5][6]