Billy Lyell


William Lyell is an American boxer in the Middleweight division.

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.

IBF Middleweight Championship

He then lost a very tough fight to Sebastian Sylvester.

WBC Silver Middleweight Championship

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