George Chuvalo vs Ron Lyle

Lyle would kick Georges ass. Hes bigger, stronger, a better boxer, hit harder, busier, smarter. I just dont see any way that Chuvalo would beat him. If they fought when the fight could have conceivably happened (71-73) Chuvalo would get stopped after a battering similar to Frazier and Foreman. If they fought prime for prime Chuvalo would probably go into his shell once he realized he couldnt win and just look to finish. Outside of Foreman, who had ten kinds of hell with Lyle, it was quick, nimble fighters who avoided engaging that troubled Lyle. Chuvalo would have been made to order for him.

 

Lyel is a better boxer and heavier hitter, he comfortably beats Chuvalo ,its one for the most predictable outcomes you can envisage.

 

Lyle by decision

 

Ron Lyle could put it in another gear and box...he could "win ugly" if necessary...I'd pick Lyle by a decision.

 

Lyle would have won a solid, unspectacular decision over Chuvalo.

 

I think it would make for a good fight, I see Lyle coming out on top. I feel Lyle is better overall then Chuvalo and would land the better punches in most of the rounds to win a clear but hard fought U/D.

 

Lyle was a pro...a seasoned pro...he wouldn't have even tried to ko the rock chinned Chuvalo...he'd have settled down to the task at hand and wins a relatively easy decision.

 

Chuvalo while being competitive goes down by clear unanimous decision here
11-4 or 10-5

 

I noticed each has solid supporters in this posting for a fight between the two. One thing I disagree with is Lyle being stronger then George, other then Foreman Chuvalo didn't meet anyone stronger then him. That being said Ron learned how to be patient and box and he threw more punches then George, that would be enough for a rather pedestrian win.

 

I might go with Lyle as well, but I'm not sure it would be a walk in the park.

 

Chuvalo was manhandled by Bob Cleroux, controlled fairly easily in the clinches by Ali in both fights, shoved around by Jimmy Ellis of all people (a fairly weak HW physically), he wasnt physically any stronger than Bonavena when they fought, Buster Mathis showed in the first round that he was stronger than Chuvalo and it was Chuvalo who faded late in that fight. Lyle would be just fine in a contest of strength against Chuvalo.

 

Very rugged bout. Lyle's greater strength and punch power wins him a UD.

 

Lyle was bigger and stronger.Wide decision win for Ron.

 

I think I have to admit being outgunned in this one Klompton, your right.