Micheal Spinks vs. Ron Lyle

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Russell, Nov 9, 2008.


  1. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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  2. JIm Broughton

    JIm Broughton Active Member Full Member

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    Lyle by KO. Too much size and power not to mention underrated boxing ability. If Spinks wins then it's by ugly decision but if Lyle comes to fight and is in shape then it's Ron all the way. Just my humble opinion.
     
  3. shommel

    shommel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    would leon spinks have beaten ron lyle?
     
  4. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Spinks would use his boxing ability to carry a Decision win. A very cautious safety first fight for Michael. In other words, Boring...
     
  5. ljj

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    Lyle by KO one word pressure, Spinks could not handle big time pressure!
     
  6. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Thats a terrible oversimplification...to the point where its just plain false.

    I reckon this would be a bit of a stinker, drawn out and tactical. I would favour Spinks to grind out a decision.

    Lyle was a well built and in shape heavy, albeit not a big one necessarily. I really dont think his size would play that big a role in this fight as he really wasnt that much bigger then a heavyweight Spinks.
    All of Spinks' heavyweight fights were against guys as big or bigger then Lyle Im pretty sure.

    Lyle could knock him out, no doubt. I dont think he would be bothered to much by what Spinks threw at him and he certainly had pretty decent power when he wanted to. But I favour a Spinks victory here.