Ezzard Charles vs Ron Lyle

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jun 30, 2026.


Who wins and how

  1. Charles KO/TKO

    4 vote(s)
    19.0%

  2. Lyle KO/TKO

    1 vote(s)
    4.8%

  3. Charles Decision

    14 vote(s)
    66.7%

  4. Lyle Decision

    2 vote(s)
    9.5%

  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jimmy Young also has one of the best chins in the divisions history. No one's doubting Charles's ability to win the rounds.
     
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  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Grok agreed with Charles winning a UD
     
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  3. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not sure Charles could KO him…but I def believe he wins a comfortable decision.
     
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  4. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lyle would come out of that fight beaten up very badly.
     
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  5. he grant

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    Charles , possibly by stoppage ..
     
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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Charles chin infallible here.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Sep 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’m going with Charles on points
     
    mr. magoo, Sep 21, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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  8. Cornucopia

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    Really? Ali & Frazier set the record for punches landed when both past their primes, & Ali landed more.
    Maybe Charles was about as precise, I do not know if he was more so.
    And as many say Ali could hit hard when laying down on his punches-I do not think that he could hit as hard as Ali.

    Those names are not near the greats Ali fought.
    Charles was easily an ATG, but largely at LHW.
     
    Cornucopia, Sep 21, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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