03/13/2021 David Benavidez 24-0, 21 КО Uncasville, Mohegan Sun Casino, USA L TKO. [6] "They had fight cards in prison. [6] He was ranked #4 heavyweight in the world by WBA and the Ring Magazine. Ron Lyle appeared in the film Facing Ali,[42] a 2009 documentary, where he discusses his life and career. Lyle's corner was not happy with the referee's decision. Wright begann 1987 mit dem Boxsport, bestritt seine gesamte Amateurkarriere im Halbweltergewicht und hatte eine Bilanz von 52 Siegen bei nur 4 Niederlagen. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Mai 2014 ebenda) war ein US-amerikanischer Schwergewichtsboxer und WBA-Weltmeister.. Karriere. The referee stopped the fight, seeing that Lyle was unable to defend himself and Ali was punching him in the head at will. No American before Lyle knocked out a Soviet heavyweight. Meanwhile, two world's top-ranked heavyweights, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, were preparing themselves for the Fight of the Century. Origin. About what?"[43]. Lester Ellis (born 15 March 1965) is a British-born Australian former professional boxer. [34] A biography titled Off the Ropes: the Ron Lyle Story was written by Candace Toft and released in the United Kingdom by Scratching Shed Publishing in May 2010. Right then I decided to be a success," Lyle said later. Rated At . From BoxRec. About his fight against Ali, when referee Fredy Nunez stopped the fight, he said "I couldn't believe it, you know. He was convicted for second-degree murder and sentenced to 15-to-25 years in the Colorado State Penitentiary. Januar 1975 in San Pedro, Los Angeles, USA als Roberto García Cortez) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Boxer im Leicht-, Superfeder- und Federgewicht und aktueller Boxtrainer. Jimmy Ellis (* 24.Februar 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky; † 6. I'm ahead on all scorecards. Wayne Ellis (18 July 1968 - 9 January 2018) was a Middleweight boxer. He believed in me and my ability. The last fight of Ronald Ellis took place on December 12, 2020 against Matvey Korobov. Lyle claimed self-defense and was found not guilty. Ronald Ellis is an American boxer. Benavidez has stopped J’Leon Love, Anthony Dirrell and Angulo after back-to-back decisions over Ronald Gavril in 2017 and 2018. No question about it. 103 Related Articles [filter] Joe Frazier. At one point he hit Foreman with a staggering body punch. Ronald Ellis vs. Matvey Korobov . Ron retired again after a first-round knockout loss to then-rising star and undefeated power-hitting Gerry Cooney. Yancey Durham, Frazier's manager and an interested observer, did compliment Lyle on his punching power. I figured I could whip him so I stuck around." Participant. Русский 1 714 000+ статей. [23]) During his amateur days he was never knocked down or cut. Ellis's Video Ellis Video. He outpointed Immanuwel Aleem a year before that. [7] In his first match for the prison boxing team, Lyle was said to be defeated by Texas Johnson. Ball went on to match other names but never achieved similar success. After he turned pro, Lyle visited his fellow inmates in prison the day before or after each and every professional fight. His first fight was at the age of 30 in Denver, Colorado, against A. J. On January 25, 1971, Lyle fought his last fight as an amateur, knocking out the Pacific Northwest Golden Gloves heavyweight champion Jim Wahlberg. Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia, created and edited by volunteers around the world and hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation. Ronald David Lyle (February 12, 1941 – November 26, 2011) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980, and in 1995. 日本語 1 263 000+ 記事. Fighter Pictures. He was released after serving 7½ years. During this documentary he revealed that, during his stint in prison, where he received one meal a day consisting of a bowl of spinach, he passed time by doing up to 1,000 push-ups in an hour each day. Lyle went on to post a 19–0 record with 17 knockouts, and became the 5th rated heavyweight contender. Mattax was white, and he wore a badge, but he really cared. 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[26] After dispatching of Buster Mathis, Lyle stated that he is looking for a match-up versus current undisputed champion Joe Frazier, saying "When I'm ready. [32], In 1995, after George Foreman made his comeback into the ring to capture the world heavyweight title again, Lyle, at the age of 54, also decided on a brief comeback. Two-time world champion David Benavidez faced off Ronald Ellis at Mohegan Sun Aren... Two-time world champion David Benavidez and Ronald Ellis faceoff in the WBC super ... Two-time world champion David Benavidez and his opponent Ronald Ellis, both weighe... David Benavidez and Ronald Ellis square off in the WBC super middleweight title el... Two-time world champion David Benavidez faces dangerous veteran Ronald Ellis in a ... David Benavidez TKO’s Ronald Ellis in Round 11 – fight video highlights, Benavidez vs Ellis results, start time, how to watch, live stream, main event, full fight card, Benavidez vs Ellis results, full fight card, David Benavidez vs Ronald Ellis weigh-in results (video), Watch David Benavidez vs Ronald Ellis, plus Isaac Cruz vs Jose Matias Romero promo video, David Benavidez vs Ronald Ellis set for March 13, headlines PBC boxing live on Showtime, Maurício Rua vs. Antônio Rogério Nogueira. Lyle took the offensive against the former champion and won the opening round. Participant. The match was never made, however, and Lyle retired from boxing. He competed in the featherweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Jump to:navigation, search. [...] Am I bitter? Ellis was born in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. On May 16, 1975 he was given an opportunity to face heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, during Ali's second title defense in his second reign as champion. He never lost a prison boxing match again, however. The name Ellis may refer to: Given name. Record. Name: Rashidi Ellis Alias: Speedy Born: 1993-05-05 Hometown: Lynn, Massachusetts, USA Birthplace: USA Stance: Orthodox Height: 175cm Reach: 183cm Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record Rashidi Ellis is the brother of fellow boxer Ronald Ellis. This start prob­a­bly helped his speed of punch, move­ment and fi­nesse. Lyle was born the third of 19 children to William and Nellie Lyle of Dayton, Ohio. Draws with fringe contenders Stan Ward and Scott LeDoux were followed by a stunning one-punch loss to unheard-of Lynn Ball. [35] It was republished in the United States by Hamilcar Publications in October 2018. 03/13/2021 David Benavidez 24-0, 21 КО Uncasville, Mohegan Sun Casino, USA L TKO. Ronald Ellis is an undefeated American professional boxer in the Super Middleweight division and is trained by former IBF Super Featherweight Champion boxer Roberto Garcia Cortez. He was told that a professional boxing career was not a suitable parole plan. Early life and education. Tremendous puncher, great guy, good-hearted guy. Ronald Woodson „Ronnie“ Harris (* 8.Februar 1947 in Canton, Ohio) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Boxer.Er wurde 1968 Olympiasieger im Leichtgewicht und war 1978 WM-Herausforderer der WBA und WBC im Mittelgewicht.. Amateurkarriere. [5] Although when Mattax first approached Lyle, and tried to befriend him, he wasn't welcomed, "Man, you're a screw and I'm a convict. Ellis begann seine Karriere 1961 im Mittelgewicht. David Benavidez and Ronald Ellis both managed to conquer the scale this time around. [24] Lyle was an obvious choice for the 1971 Pan American Games and the 1972 Olympics, but as he stepped into the pro ranks, Duane Bobick, whom he knocked out twice, was set to represent the United States. Ron Ellis boxer Home Search. Ronald Wright, häufig auch nur Winky Wright genannt, (* 26.November 1971 in Washington als Ronald Lamont Wright) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Boxer.. Next fight; Next fight of Ronald Ellis is not determined yet. 2021. [6] He was paroled on November 22, 1969, and later he was given a full pardon by the Governor John Arthur Love. Ronald Ellis defeats Immanuwel Aleem via 10 Round Decision Ellis Decision Round 10. Mattax in turn said: "I don't like to take any credit for what happened, but Ron turned into a real gentleman. The former champion recovered and scored a knockout in the fifth round. He challenged unsuccessfully once for the undisputed world heavyweight title, losing to Muhammad Ali in 1975. He first attended a prison boxing event on July 4, 1962, as a spectator, though he noticed for himself he could compete as well. Ellis (17-1-2, 11 KOs) has been boxing for a long time, but his amateur career was unusually brief. Log In Once logged in, you can add biography in the database. I'm not taking any shortcuts." Ronald "Akeem" Ellis (17-2-2) is a Pro Boxer out of Lynn, Massachusetts. A promising amateur he turned professional in 1988 and won the Wales Middleweight belt in 1992. Ronald Smith (14 October 1944 – 19 October 2011) was a British boxer. I will never have a close friend like him again", states Lisa Dawn Sheridan. Birth Date. Ron Ellis Profile Detailed info about Ron Ellis. Ronald David Lyle (February 12, 1941 – November 26, 2011) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980, and in 1995. [18], On February 24, 1971, Lyle, age 29, signed a professional boxing contract with Bill Daniels. Lyle had a very late start in professional boxing. [4] He also played with the Canon City Rockbusters. He turned professional under Bill Daniels, with trainer Bobby Lewis. Age. "[6], He watched boxing on TV and said, "I can do better than that," and soon the prison was bringing in boxers for him to fight. When he gave advice, it was solid. He will never know how much I loved him. In 1965, while in prison, Lyle nearly died on the operating table after being stabbed by an inmate, but Dr. Townsee didn't give up on him, Lyle underwent 36 blood transfusions and survived. Er wurde 1966, 1967 und 1968 US-Meister im Leichtgewicht und gewann auch die National Golden Gloves 1968 im Leichtgewicht. Ronald Holmes (born 22 November 1934) is a former Jamaican boxer.He competed in the men's light heavyweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics. "Daniels told me ‘You fight this Russian in January and we'll turn you pro.’ This was the door that had to be opened, whuppin' the Russian. Though in danger of falling too far behind on points, Ali appeared to be in control of the pace of the fight, and picked his moments to score. After almost being knocked out in Round Two, Lyle amazed the crowd by flooring Foreman twice in the fourth round. Last fight. 100% (1/1) Frazier Joe Fraser [Joe] Frazier. He currently resides in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA. Ellis's Photos Ellis Pictures. Staples, which he won by knockout in the second round. Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia. Below is the … I'll remember that punch on my deathbed. Ellis kept his losses at 0 by beating Josue Castaneda perez on May 16th, 2014. During his time in Denver, Lyle was known to have associated with violent gangs. BoxRec ID: 562043. Former WBC super middleweight titleholder David Benavidez says he will return to the ring on March 13 against Ronald Ellis. Lyle's first amateur victory was a third-round knockout over Fred Houpe (who would later be Leon Spinks's final opponent). ", (Lyle was voted Outstanding Fighter of the match). In 1992 Lyle trained a young promising talent from Las Vegas, Arash Hashemi,[39] and under his mentorship Hashemi won two Golden Gloves championships. [9] Daniels, in turn, said of Lyle that, "The reason Ron has adjusted is that he's got a talent, something he knows he's good at and can dedicate himself to."[25]. After scoring four quick knockouts over second-rate opponents, Lyle tried to get a rematch with Foreman. [27][28], —George Foreman on his fight versus Lyle.[29]. Ronald «Akeem» Ellis. Ronald Ellis 166 lbs drew with Junior Younan 166 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10. They were trained by the well-known boxing veteran Bobby Lewis. [21][22] (plus unaccounted record of 23–1, 15 KOs, and also without a stoppage, while serving seven-and-a-half-years prison term,[8][9] bringing his overall amateur record to around 47–5. In 1954, they moved to Denver, Colorado as his father got a job as a sandblaster at Buckley Air Force Base. South Africa. [36], Lyle ran the boxing gym Denver Red Shield in Denver, Colorado. But after recovering from a stab-wound, he changed his mind. With Bruner, he com­piled a record of 15–5 (6 KOs). 12/12/2020 Matt Korobov … The surname was first recorded in 1202 in Lincolnshire, England. Location . We became very good friends over the years. Ron Lyle was a great puncher. IBL Denver–Chicago match-up (Denver Rocks vs. Chicago Clippers), Auditorium Arena, Denver, Colorado, December 1969: IBL Eastern–Western Division match-up (Kentucky Pacers vs. Denver Rocks), Memorial Auditorium, Louisville, Kentucky, January 1970: IBL Denver–Milwaukee match-up (Denver Rocks vs. Milwaukee Bombers), Auditorium Arena, Denver, Colorado, January 1970: Colorado State Golden Gloves, February 1970: Regional Golden Gloves, Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 1970: National Golden Gloves, Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 1970: IBL Detroit–Denver (Detroit Dukes vs. Denver Rocks), Community Arts Building, State Fairgrounds, Detroit, Michigan, April 1970: IBL Denver–Miami match-up (Denver Rocks vs. Miami Barracudas), Auditorium Arena, Denver, Colorado, April 1970: National Championships, Trenton, New Jersey, April–May 1970: IBL Denver–Milwaukee match-up (Denver Rocks vs. Milwaukee Bombers), 1970: North American Championships, Vancouver, Canada, June 1970: IBL Denver–Louisville match-up (Denver Rocks vs. Kentucky Pacers), Auditorium Arena, Denver, Colorado, June 1970: IBL Championships (Denver Rocks vs. Kentucky Pacers), Auditorium Arena, Denver, Colorado, June 1970: Italy–USA Duals (Rocky Marciano Trophy), Palazzo dello Sport, Rome, Italy, June 1970: Yugoslavia–USA Duals, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, July 1970: Romania–USA Duals, Bucharest, Romania, July 1970: Rocky Mountain Golden Gloves, Derks Field, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 1970: IBL Denver–Mexico Exhibition (Denver Rocks vs. all-star Mexican team), State Fair Grounds, Pueblo, Colorado, August 1970: National Team Selection Eliminator, Fort Carson, Colorado, January 1971: USA–USSR Duals, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 1971: IBL Denver–Seattle match-up (Denver Rocks vs. the Pacific Northwest team), Auditorium Arena, Denver, Colorado, January 1971: His amateur career outside of prison lasted only 14 months, during which he compiled a record of 25–4[20] (no stoppages,) with 17 knockouts at national and international contests. Jimmy Ellis (boxer) Jimmy Ellis James Ellis. Lyle also showed restraint and did not respond to Ali's attempts at the rope-a-dope ploy. Home. [31], The year 1979 marked a decline in Lyle's abilities. "[4], During the remainder of his sentence, he had around twenty-five unaccounted amateur fights, losing only once, and winning six heavyweight titles for inmates. Lyle argued he was being attacked with a lead pipe and was not the one who pulled the trigger.[3]. All Heavyweight Fights; All Cruiserweight Fights; All Light Heavyweight Fights; All Super Middleweight Fights ; All Middleweight Fights; All Super Welterweight … He scored impressive knockouts over notables Vicente Rondon, a light heavyweight champion; hulking Buster Mathis; and won by unanimous decision over former WBA Heavyweight Champion, Jimmy Ellis. [37] He was the former trainer of light welterweight contender Victor Ortíz, who fought out of Denver during some of his amateur career.[38]. Lyle is perhaps best known for a brawling fight in 1976 with Hall of Famer George Foreman. Follow @boxingfixtures. At the end of 1964, after los­ing three out of four fights, Ellis de­cided to leave Bruner. His five losses were de­ci­sions to top Mid­dleweight con­tenders Holly Mims (whom he de­feated in a re­match), Henry Hank, Rubin "Hur­ri­cane" Carter, Don Fullmer, and George Ben­ton. "It was the turning point of my life. According to his own recollections, his prison boxing debut came in 1964. By 1969 Lyle was eligible for parole, but twice he was turned down. Foreman was making a comeback after suffering his first loss to Ali in the Rumble in the Jungle. Ronald Gavril ; Daten Geburtsname Ronald Gavril Geburtstag 10. In dieser Gewichtsklasse hatte er jedoch wenig Erfolg und musste schnell fünf Niederlagen einstecken, unter anderem verlor er 1964 gegen Rubin Carter. He was a friend", Earnie Shavers said. Fights by Division. First he went to Miami Beach, Florida, where the Ali's training camp was based, to spar several rounds with Ali. Ali then hit Lyle with a strong right hand and followed with several flurrying punches, scoring. In a later rematch, Young again edged Lyle and went on to outpoint George Foreman in 1977. If there don't be no Ali, you think you'd be sitting here talking to Ron Lyle? Lyle was the more aggressive fighter in the early rounds, with Ali conserving his energy and covering up in the center of the ring allowing Lyle to score. Ronald Ellis vs. Both boxers successfully made weight for their Showtime main event this weekend, an … Ellis won by RTD. Lyle was known for his punching power, crowd-pleasing fighting style, as well as courage and determination inside the ring. According to George Foreman, Ron Lyle was one of the three hardest punchers he had faced in his career along with Gerry Cooney and Cleveland Williams. 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