Ron Lyle

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Ron Lyle
Lyle c. 1967
Born	Ronald David Lyle[2] (1941-02-12)February 12, 1941 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Died	November 26, 2011(2011-11-26) (aged 70) Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Nationality	American
Statistics
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[1]
Reach	76 in (193 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	51
Wins	43
Wins by KO	31
Losses	7
Draws	1
Medal record Men's amateur boxing Representing  United States North American Championships 1970 Vancouver Heavyweight

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. 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, but is best known for his fight against George Foreman in 1976, which was voted Fight of the Year by The Ring magazine.^[3]