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Ron Lyle. 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.
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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.
Nov 27, 2011 · A biography of Lyle, Off the Ropes: The Ron Lyle Story by Candace Toft, was published in 2010. Lyle was divorced from his wife, Nadine. Ron Lyle, boxer, born 12 February 1941; died 26 November 2011
Ron Lyle was an American heavyweight boxer who fought from 1971 to 1995. He had 43 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, with 31 knockouts. He challenged for the WBA and WBC world titles and fought Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Joe Bugner.
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Nov 29, 2023 · A biography of Ron Lyle, the former heavyweight contender who faced Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Earnie Shavers. Learn about his life, his boxing career, his redemption and his legacy as a fighter and a human being.
Ron Lyle was an American heavyweight boxer from Denver, Colorado, who rose from a life of crime and prison to become one of the most powerful and popular fighters of his generation. Learn about his biography, career, fights, controversies, and legacy in this article.
Ronald David Lyle 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, Jimmy Ellis, Vicente Rondón, Earnie Shavers ...
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