BILLY LYELL RETAINS THE NABC MIDDLEWEIGHT CROWN

Eastwood Expo Center - Niles, Ohio.

Local hero Billy Lyell (21-7) successfully defended his NABC middleweight title via a unanimous eight round decision over tough veteran Chris Gray (12-11). Billy went right to work from the first bell and clearly outscored his game opponent. The scores were 79-73, 78-74 and 77-75. Lyell is ranked #15 in world by the IBF based on his upset victory over then #1 ranked John Duddy earlier this year.

In a junior middleweight semi-main event 2002 National Golden Gloves welterweight champion Durrell Richardson of Youngtown, Ohio was a big winner. Richardson (12-3) surprisingly took out the 2000 Olympic represenitive Dante Craig (18-9-1) of Cincnnati, Ohio in the first round. It was an impressive performance by the 30 year old Durrell.

In a six round welterweight bout the popular Jake Giuriceo (5-0) out Campbell, Ohio looked good winning a six round verdict over a determined James Pope (4-2) out of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Jake has a big following in the Youngstown are.

In a scheduled light heavyweight four rounder local Randy Campbell (2-0) took care of Travis Richards (1-6) in the second round.

This boxing card was presented by Bowers Promotions.

Ringside - Jim Borgen.

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