RON LYLE RUMORS & GOSSIP
Today in Sports History (1/24): Foreman KOs Lyle
On this day in 1976, boxing legend George Foreman knocked out Ron Lyle in the fifth round.
Foreman fought Lyle for the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) title in his first big fight since the 1974 loss to Muhammad Ali. The match turned into a slugfest for the ages: in the fourth round, Lyle was knocked down once and Foreman twice. Foreman ended up winning by 5th round KO...
Ron Lyle’s Funeral Today
Ali-era puncher Ron Lyle passed away over Thanksgiving weekend, although his obituary did not attract as much attention as the earlier passing of Joe Frazier. Yet in his own way, Ron Lyle was a legendary banger, and a participant in one of the greatest non-title heavyweight clashes of all-time. Lyle died in Denver on November 26th, and his funeral is scheduled there for 11 am...
Former Heavyweight Contender Ron Lyle Dies at 70
Former heavyweight contender Ron Lyle has passed away at the age of 70 due to complications from a sudden stomach ailment.
Lyle is best remembered for two fights. In 1975, he faced Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight title and was ahead on the cards after ten rounds. In the 11th, however, Ali staggered Lyle with a straight right and followed up with a series of unanswered punches....
Ron Lyle, Who Met Ali for Title, Dies at 70
After learning to box while in prison for murder, Lyle lost a title bout to Muhammad Ali and fought a memorably furious battle with George Foreman.
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November 27, 2011
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Ex-heavyweight contender Ron Lyle dies
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.
McKinney, a family friend who hired Lyle to start the charity&...
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November 26, 2011
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Former Ali challenger Ron Lyle dies suddenly at 70
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.
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November 26, 2011
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Heavyweight contender Ron Lyle dies at age 70
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.
A Salvation Army official in Denver says Lyle died Saturday from complications from a sudden stomach ailment. Details weren't immediately available.
Ron McKinney says Lyle retired last year from running the charity's boxing program...
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November 26, 2011
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Lyle, former Ali, Foreman opponent, dies at 70
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.
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