Sylvester stops Lyell in middleweight title fight (AP)

Sebastian Sylvester of Germany stopped Billy Lyell in the 10th round Saturday to retain his middleweight title. Lyell's corner threw in the towel after Sylvester landed a hard right to the American's chin and followed through with more shots to Lyell's head and body. It was the first defense of the IBF belt that Sylvester (33-3, 16 KOs) won during a split decision victory over Giovanni…

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