Billy Lyell
# Billy Lyell

William Lyell (born August 10, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2003 to 2013. He challenged for the IBF 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 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 Julio César Chávez, Jr. The bout was held at the Estadio Banorte in Culiacán, Mexico.

