Ron Lyle
Ron Lyle (born
February 12,
1941) was a professional
boxer. Born in
Dayton, Ohio, Lyle was a late starter in professional boxing after being released from Prison. He started at the age of 29 in
Denver, Colorado, against A.J Staples, earning a knockout in the second round.
Lyle won his first 19 fights. He lost in a world Heavyweight try by knockout in eleven rounds to Muhammad Ali, and he also lost by knockout in four to George Foreman, after dropping Foreman twice in what eraned fight of the year award. Lyle currently trains other boxers.