Who did Ron Lyle lose to?

Muhammad Ali
Professional boxing record

Who won the fight between Ron Lyle and George Foreman?

The classic slugfest with Ron Lyle took place 15 months later – on Jan. 24, 1976, 40 years ago – at Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion in Las Vegas and became a terrifying rite of passage for the former champion, who went through hell to prevail by a fifth-round knockout over the Denver-based power puncher.

Who won Ron Lyle vs Earnie Shavers?

Ron Lyle (216 lbs) beat Earnie Shavers (206 lbs) by KO at 0:47 in round 6 of 12 Buoyed by his win over Shavers, Lyle went from frying pan to fire as a vacant NABF heavyweight title shot at George Foreman materialized.

Who did Lyle Lyle lose to?

Once released, Lyle battled his way to the top of the heavyweight division with wins over Oscar Bonavena and Jimmy Ellis, before losing to Ali by an 11th round TKO the month after Foreman’s five-man circus.

What happened in Round 3 of the fight between George Foreman and Lyle?

Round three also belonged to Foreman as a somewhat passive Lyle appeared to be emulating Ali’s victory over George and allowing the former champion to unload his heavy artillery. With three rounds in the books it had already been an action-packed battle, but both warriors were in fact just getting warmed up. Lyle decks Foreman in round four.

What did Ron Shavers do to Lyle Lyle?

Ron’s nifty head movement evaded some chilling Shavers left hooks and a looping right hand. Soon after, Lyle stretched against the ropes for too long and allowed Shavers to size him up twice with the left hook before Shavers finally connected flush and sent Lyle’s head spinning and his frozen frame to the canvas for a count.