Ron Lyle vs. Cleveland Williams

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Muchmoore, Aug 9, 2008.


  1. The Kurgan

    The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned

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    I agree. I think Williams has the edge in power and speed. Chin is hard to say, but Lyle when he wasn't tired had better punch resistance. When two bangers like this meet, a lot comes down to skill and I think Lyle has the edge there.
     
  2. abraq

    abraq Active Member Full Member

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    I would analyse this fight in the following way:

    Power - Williams. But not by much.
    Speed - Williams.
    Chin - Lyle, I would say. He got up from Foreman and Shavers
    knocdowns and fought on as if little had happened.
    Skill - Lyle.

    If both showed up at their peaks I see the early edge going to Williams. But I don't think Williams had that much power to achieve what Foreman did. Lyle would hang tough and gradually gain control of the fight to stop Williams in the later rounds.