Sonny Liston.. How much of a threat would Lyle be?

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  1. janwalshs

    janwalshs Active Member Full Member

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    Well, they were both in prison. Maybe they should have a push up contest. I heard Lyle would do like a thousand a day.
     
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  2. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Sorry, if you can't see the difference in quality between Liston and Lyle, not sure boxing is the sport to follow.
     
  4. Steve Fero

    Steve Fero Active Member Full Member

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    Lyle would be a huge challenge for Liston. Liston is a better boxer they are about the same weight with Lyle a little taller. Lyle almost knocked out Foreman who is the fighter Liston is most compared to. Liston never fought anyone with power and strength of Lyle. Maybe Liston holds it together and counters Lyles attack effectively and stops him late similar to the first Williams fight. But Lyle could catch him and stop him with his size and power.
     
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  5. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    lol
     
  6. NewChallenger

    NewChallenger Active Member Full Member

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    I imagine Liston vs Lyle would be what Liston vs Williams was
     
  7. Steve Fero

    Steve Fero Active Member Full Member

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    Ho Ho yourself. Lyles no threat?