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American boxer
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Male
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10 August 1984
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Biography
Introduction
William Lyell (born August 10, 1984 in Niles, Ohio) 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.