William Lyell (born August 10, 1984) is an American former

professional boxer Professional boxing, or prizefighting, is regulated, sanctioned boxing. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse that is divided between the boxers as determined by contract. Most professional bouts are supervised by a regulatory autho ...

who competed from 2003 to 2013. He challenged for the

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middleweight title in 2010.

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

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in a ten-round fight by split decision.

IBF Middleweight Championship

He then lost a very tough fight to

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WBC Silver Middleweight Championship

On June 5, 2010, Billy lost to undefeated champion Julio César Chávez, Jr. The bout was held at the Estadio Banorte in

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, Mexico.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lyell, Billy Boxers from Ohio Middleweight boxers 1984 births Living people People from Niles, Ohio American male boxers