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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.
Nov 28, 2011 · Ron Lyle, who learned to box while in prison for murder and went on to fight Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship and wage a memorably furious battle with George Foreman, died on...
Ron Lyle was a heavyweight boxer from the USA who fought from 1971 to 1995. He had 51 bouts, 43 wins, 7 losses, and 31 knockouts. See his career highlights, opponents, and results on BoxRec.
Lyle went on to post a 19-0 record with 17 knockouts, and became the 5th rated heavyweight contender. He scored impressive knockouts over highly regarded Vicente Rondon , Buster Mathis , and Larry Middleton .
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://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Key moments...
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Nov 26, 2011 · Ron Lyle was a contender who fought Ali, Foreman and Shavers in the 1970s. He started boxing in prison and later coached kids in Denver.
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Dec 2, 2011 · Ron Lyle, convict, Olympic dreamer and killer, was with the sport's big boys and he would stay at that level from 1973 until 1977 in extraordinary fights against Foreman, Shavers and one...
