Ron Lyle vs Donovan Ruddock

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  1. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie

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    Top-contender of 70's vs top-contender of early 90's, two hard hitters. Who would have won prime4prime?
     
  2. Vince Voltage

    Vince Voltage Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I like Ruddock. He could box, he could punch, and most of the time he could really take it, too.
     
  3. foreman&dempsey

    foreman&dempsey Boxing Addict banned

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    Lyle was much more durable,he wins by ko
     
  4. daverobin

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  5. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's hard to separate them. They're the kind of Boxers that could fight each other 10 times and win 5-a-piece.

    The procrastinating Lyle, who allowed Quarry to thoroughly outpoint him, would be beaten by Ruddock. But, although he lost the battle of the KDs with George Foreman, that version of him I think would beat Ruddock.
     
  6. hookfromhell

    hookfromhell Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ruddock wasnt a slick boxer though, supposedly early in his career he pumped a nice jab, but Lyle hits harder imo, and is more durable, better boxer imo, thats arguable. Lyle late KO or decision.
     
  7. Vanboxingfan

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    Ruddock. The way he was able to take Tyson's shots and deliver his smash would be too much for Lyle.
     
  8. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Yeah I like Ruddock too. Lyle was one tough SOB but I feel Ruddock was a bit quicker and stronger.
     
  9. Saad54

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    Lye by late rounds stoppage.

    Lyle would be busier and hurt Razor late.