Ron Lyle losses
Over 24 years as a professional, Ron Lyle compiled a 43-7-1 (31) record, including two title fights. He had seven losses against six different opponents, two of them in title fights.
7. Ron Lyle loses to Gerry Cooney via KO
On October 24, 1980 Ron Lyle faced Gerry Cooney in a heavyweight bout. Lyle was 39 years old with a record of 39-6-1, and Cooney was 24 with a record of 23-0. Lyle was on a 2-fight winning streak and Cooney was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Cooney stopped Lyle via KO in the 1st round.
6. Ron Lyle loses to Lynn Ball via KO
On December 12, 1979 Ron Lyle faced Lynn Ball. Lyle was 38 years old with a record of 37-5-1, and Ball was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lyle was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ball stopped Lyle via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Ron Lyle loses to Jimmy Young in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 6, 1976 Ron Lyle faced Jimmy Young in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lyle was 35 years old with a record of 32-4-1, and Young was 27 with a record of 19-5-2. Lyle was coming off a win and Young was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lyle lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Young.
4. Ron Lyle loses to George Foreman via KO
On January 24, 1976 Ron Lyle fought George Foreman for the vacant NABF heavyweight title. Lyle was 34 years old with a record of 31-3-1, and Foreman was 27 with a record of 40-1. Lyle was coming off a win, while Foreman was coming off a loss. Foreman stopped Lyle via KO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Ron Lyle loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On May 16, 1975 Ron Lyle fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Lyle was 34 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Ali was 33 with a record of 46-2. Lyle was coming off a loss, while Ali was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Lyle via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Ron Lyle loses to Jimmy Young via unanimous decision
On February 11, 1975 Ron Lyle faced Jimmy Young. Lyle was 33 years old with a record of 30-1-1, and Young was 26 with a record of 13-4-2. Lyle was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lyle lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Young.
1. Ron Lyle loses to Jerry Quarry via unanimous decision
On February 9, 1973 Ron Lyle faced Jerry Quarry. Lyle was 31 years old with a record of 19-0, and Quarry was 27 with a record of 44-6-4. Lyle was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Quarry was coming off a win. Lyle lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Quarry.