On May 16, 1975, at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, Muhammad Ali and Ron Lyle met for the WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Ali came into the fight with a 46-2 pro record, while Lyle had a ...

He was as good as a heavyweight fighter can be without being great. That's one of the things I will always remember about ex-convict Ron Lyle, who died in Denver on Saturday at age 70. Of course, we ...

DENVER — Former heavyweight contender Ron Lyle, who fought Muhammad Ali for the title in 1975 and later battled George Foreman, died at age 70. Lyle died Saturday from complications from a sudden ...

Steve Weisfeld can trace his interest in boxing judging to the day: Jan. 24, 1976. It was the day his grandmother, Dora, passed away. Also that day: George Foreman, in his first fight after losing his ...

Legendary promoter Bob Arum believes one active heavyweight in particular tops the late-great George Foreman when it comes to ...