Ron Lyle V Mike Tyson?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Mar 6, 2020.


Who takes it?

  1. Tyson?

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  2. Lyle?

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    18.4%
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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I ain't talking prime Tyson here, he'd have destroyed Lyle imo.
    1996 Tyson, just lost his title to Holyfield Verses
    1976 Big Ron Lyle, who's just had Foreman rocking and rolling all over the ring.
    So 12 rounds? Who wins?
     
    Fergy, Mar 6, 2020
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  2. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Prime Tyson beats Lyle but 1975-76 lyle would have a big chance to stop the 96 version
     
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  3. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think that h2h it is a 50/50 fight. This mike was not the combination puncher that he used to be and he was only looking for a good punch. Lyle could get up from a big punch and then knock you down he proved this against Foreman and 70s George destroys Tyson
     
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  4. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    If Lyle forces it to play out like Foreman-Lyle, I don't see Tyson winning.
     
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  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Im not sure if lyle gets through a Tyson onslaught, even a Faded one. He'd get up from the kds, maybe even have Tyson shaken but ends up getting pulled out by the ref. But a short exciting battle for sure
     
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  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I still think 1996 Tyson could have beaten Lyle but definitely a dangerous fight
     
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  7. JohnThomas1

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    Still 96 Tyson for me.
     
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  8. TBI

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    Tyson still wins.

    Lyle was far too easy to hit, and the openings Foreman couldn't take advantage of, Tyson probably would. Tyson was still a pretty good counter puncher, much better than was Foreman.

    It took a roided up prime Holyfield counterpunching the crap out of Tyson for 11 rounds to beat him... Lyle is no Holyfield.

    This is a brawl as long as it lasts.

    Tyson KO 3
     
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  9. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Reminds me of the Berbick fight. Bounces him around the ring like a basketball.
     
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  10. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prime Tyson destroys Lyle. But 1996? Could be a tough go for a few rounds for Tyson. One thing for certain Lyle wouldn't be intimidated by Tyson And he would go in trying to win.
    After a few give and take rds, the better skills of 96 Tyson would began to show, would lead to a ko in 6-7 rds for him.
     
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  11. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Mike stops him early enough. A lot of people will disagree with this. Prime Mike, but 1996 Mike? Better fight but I pick Mike to stop him in about 6 or 7.
     
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  12. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Still say Tyson stops him. Tyson still had an iron chin, great hand speed and ATG punching power. That 10 punch combo that he stopped Bruno with in early 1996 would have also stopped Lyle.
     
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  13. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No,lyle is not Holyfield, but he was bigger,stronger,HITS MUCH HARDER and was more aggressive. Not intimidated by Tyson and he would be looking for the win and the Ko. Evander had Tyson drunk with a few shots not a huge combination. Boxing is about styles and lyle would trouble Tyson
     
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  14. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It is the factor.
     
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  15. CharlesBurley

    CharlesBurley Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Lyle can't fight at mid-range or inside and is far too slow. He'd get massacred, no way he times Tyson on the outside. If you get dominated by Quarry, you aren't doing anything against Tyson

    '96 Tyson beat Bruno who was at least as good as Lyle
     
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