Ron Lyle passes away at 70 – Breaking News
November 26th, 2011
By Eric Thomas: With sadness, boxingnews24 regrets to inform boxing fans that former heavyweight contender Ron Lyle (43-7-1, 31 KO’s) has reportedly passed away at 70-years-old today. Lyle passed away due to complications from a stomach problem.
Lyle’s best wins of his career came against Shavers, Ellis, Buster Mathis, and Joe Bugner. Lyle was beaten by Ali, Foreman, Quarry and Young in some of his biggest fights. Lyle’s 1976 fight with a young Foreman was one of the most exciting fights of all time with both fighters hitting the deck in the bout. Before Lyle started his boxing career, he served time in prison where he learned how to box. After getting out of prison, Lyle established himself as one of the best amateur boxers in the U.S before turning pro in 1971,
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A great fighter. RIP.
Lyle’s fight against Foreman was incredible… what a warrior. Thanks for a wonderful career and we will not forget you. Rest in peace.
Rip Big Ron, you were intertaining.
Sad, the boxers from the 70′ies is beginning to leave this earth. R.i.p. big Ron.
The fighters back then can be lucky that the Klits didn’t compete back then. There is a sort of myth about the 70′ies heavies and most is based on old time gossip and rose tinted glasses. These fighters gave it their all and they made it for exiting bouts. Big ROn was one of the most exiting and colourfull. He was clearly winning over Ali, when the ref stepped in and stopped the figt in order to save Don Kings million dollar baby and moneymaker.
You and your golden generation will never be forgotten Ron, may you rest in peace
Ron Lyle, simply the best. A very good man.
In today’s era he would be undisputed champion
My sincere condolences to his family
The Foreman/ Lyle fight is a classic. Rest in peace Mr. Lyle.
excon prison dude good banger. watch your wallet.
Lyle was an absolute beast in the ring and after the childhood he had and going to prison you can see why he was not scared of a fight.in later life he helped his community and trained young fighters not much unlike big george.if lyle was fighting today he would be world champ no probs.another legend gone,rest in peace my friend.
Lyle vs Foreman was 1 of the greatest heavyweight fights ever, and using just 8oz gloves, brutal, R.I.P.
I will never forget Ron Lyle’s slugfest with George Foreman!
My prayers and condolences go out to the Lyle family. R.I.P.
Ron Lyle, you will be missed but not be forgotten.
Another boxing great of the 70′s passed onto immortality. This month of November took Frazier and now Lyle. Your heart and determination will be missed.