Sonny Liston, 1959 vs Ron Lyle, 1975, 15 Rounds.

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Sonny Liston, 1959 vs Ron Lyle, 1975, 15 Rounds. Could Big Ron walk all over Sonny, and knock him down? Would Liston turn this bout into a Corrections Yard Street Fight?
     
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  2. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lyle might turn it into a Correction Yard Street Fight. This is as brutal as it gets btwn two monster punchers. Whoever gets who first. But I have to go against the grain and say Lyle.
     
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  3. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Liston had an even better jab than Foreman's, and was a better overall boxer. Lyle might have landed some very significant shots, but ultimately run through, pole-axed, and out in 9 at the outside.
     
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  4. Guru88

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    Liston in a great fight
     
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    It's another version of Liston/Williams, except Lyle lasts a few rounds longer. Liston is the better boxer and stops Lyle after jabbing his head off for 6 or 7 rounds.
     
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  6. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Liston KO 1
     
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