Ron Lyle
American boxer (1941–2011)
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Ronald David Lyle was an American professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980, and in 1995. He unsuccessfully challenged 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, Joe Bugner, Gregorio Peralta and Scott LeDoux. He is most famous for his fight against George Foreman in 1976, which was voted Fight of the Year by The Ring magazine.
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