Billy Lyell

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

Billy Lyell
Statistics
Real nameWilliam Lyell
Nickname(s)Pride of Ohio
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
Middleweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1984-08-10) August 10, 1984
Niles, Ohio
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins25
Wins by KO5
Losses11
Draws0
No contests0

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]

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2011-05-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://articles.nydailynews.com/2009-10-08/sports/17936132_1_john-duddy-trainers-kelly-pavlik
  3. "Sebastian Sylvester stops Billy Lyell in middleweight title fight". Sports.espn.go.com. 2010-01-30. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
  4. "AOL - News, Politics, Sports & Latest Headlines". Aolnews.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-06. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
  5. {{cite Billy Now Lives In Naples, Florida And He Is The Owner Of The Sweet Science Boxing & Fitness Gym In Naples, Florida web|url=http://www.maxboxing.com/news/max-boxing-news/chavez-jr-works-extra-hard-in-decisioning-tough-lyell-in-ten |title=News - Chavez Jr. Works Extra-Hard in Decisioning Tough Lyell in Ten |publisher=Max Boxing |date=2011-01-31 |accessdate=2017-02-26}}
  6. "News - Promethean Logic- Jan. 7, 2011". Max Boxing. 2011-01-07. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
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