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.
Billy Lyell | |
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Born | William Lyell August 10, 1984 |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Pride of Ohio |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Super middleweight Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 36 |
Wins | 25 |
Wins by KO | 5 |
Losses | 11 |
In an interview with Peter Czymbor, Lyell stated that he had an amateur record of "about 35-20" in "about 50-55 amateur bouts".
In February 2009, Lyell upset an undefeated John Duddy in a ten-round fight by split decision.[2]
He then lost a very tough fight to Sebastian Sylvester.[3]
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]