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Ronald David Lyle (February 12, 1941 – November 26, 2011) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980, and in 1995. He challenged unsuccessfully for the world heavyweight championship, losing to Muhammad Ali in 1975. Known for his punching power, crowd-pleasing fighting style, and his courage and determination in the ring, Lyle defeated Buster Mathis, Oscar Bonavena ...
Ron Lyle 43: 7: 1: 31 KOs 4 KOs; 31 followers Box-pro Box-am All Bouts division: heavy status: inactive bouts: 51: rounds: 323 KOs: 72.09% career: 1971 ... Lyle was knocked down in the 2nd, Shavers down in the 6th round. 1975-05-16: Muhammad Ali: 46 2 0: Convention Center, Las Vegas L-TKO.
Nov 28, 2011 · Ron Lyle was born on Feb. 12, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, one of 19 children. His father, William, was a minister and worked in a steel mill. The family moved to Denver when Ron was a youngster.
Highlights of the former top Heavyweight contender.Ron Lyle - Was an American professional boxer. He was known for his power punching, and for pleasing crowd...
Dec 13, 2021 · A look back at Ron Lyle, one of the hardest hitting heavyweights of the 1970s. If you wish to donate/support the channel please click here:https: ...
Ron Lyle Gallery. Career Review. Ron Lyle came out of prison to become one of heavyweight boxing's most feared punchers during the early 1970s. Lyle was born to William and Nellie Lyle. He was one of 19 children, and the only one to get in trouble with the law.
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DENVER -- Former heavyweight contender Ron Lyle, who fought Muhammad Ali for the title in 1975 and later battled George Foreman, has died in Denver at age 70. Lyle died Saturday from complications from a sudden stomach ailment, said Ron McKinney, a Salvation Army official in Denver. Details weren't immediately available.
Lyle argued he was being attacked with a lead pipe and was not the one who pulled the trigger.He was convicted for second-degree murder and sentenced to 15-to-25 years in the Colorado State Penitentiary. On December 16th 1978, Ron Lyle was acquitted his attorney Walter Gerash said that Ron shot Vernon Clark in self defense.
Ronald David Lyle (February 12, 1941 – November 26, 2011) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980, and in 1995. He challenged once for the undisputed world heavyweight title, losing to Muhammad Ali in 1975. Lyle was known for his punching power, crowd-pleasing fighting style, as well as courage and determination inside the ring.
