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Discover the powerful story of Ron Lyle in 'Off the Ropes: The Ron Lyle Story', a gripping boxing biography that captures the essence of a heavyweight legend. This book delves into Lyle's incredible journey, from serving hard time for a disputed murder to rising through the ranks of professional boxing to compete against icons like Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. With an ISBN of 9781949590012, this 2019 publication by Hamilcar Publications is a must-read for boxing enthusiasts and those interested in stories of redemption and resilience.
In 'Off the Ropes', you will find an in-depth exploration of not only Ron Lyle's illustrious boxing career but also the personal challenges he faced. Born into a large family in the tough neighborhoods of Denver, Lyle's life was rife with adversity. After serving a significant prison sentence, he emerged not only as a contender in the boxing ring but as a figure of inspiration. The book shares vivid narratives of his remarkable fights and offers a poignant look at his life beyond boxing.
This brand-new edition provides a thorough recounting of Lyle’s life—highlighted by quotes from notable figures in the boxing world, emphasizing the impact he left behind. Experience the ups and downs of a boxing career that defied the odds and learn why 'Off the Ropes' is essential reading for anyone who admires sports history and personal triumph.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781949590012
Year: 2019
Publisher: Hamilcar Publications
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"Toft adeptly shows this to be the legacy Ron Lyle left behind, one that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with a boxing legacy that is nothing short of remarkable."--Rafael Garcia, The Fight City "[Ron Lyle's] life was a remarkable one and the story of it worth re-telling, which makes the book's new edition thoroughly welcome. Off The Ropes is absolutely recommended reading."--Gary Lucken, Boxing Monthly "Nobody ever hit me that hard. No question. I'll remember that punch on my deathbed. A great puncher, a great guy."--Earnie Shavers In a life as tough as his battles in the ring, Ron Lyle had already served hard time for second-degree murder before he started his amateur boxing career at the age of twenty-nine. After he turned pro, fans knew him as the man who had Muhammad Ali beat on the scorecards for ten rounds in a fight for the heavyweight title; as the man who fought George Foreman in a legendary brawl with four knockdowns that nearly saw Foreman knocked cold; and as the man who was arrested for murder a second time. Off the Ropes: The Ron Lyle Story is not your typical boxing biography, exploring not only the greatest era of heavyweights in boxing history, but also telling an equally compelling personal tale. Ron Lyle grew up in the Denver projects, one of nineteen children in a tight-knit, religious family. At twenty, he was convicted for a disputed gang killing and served seven and a half years at the Colorado State Penitentiary at Canon City, where at one point he was nearly shanked to death, and where he learned to box before he was paroled in 1969. After a meteoric amateur career, he turned pro in 1971, and over the next s
In 'Off the Ropes', you will find an in-depth exploration of not only Ron Lyle's illustrious boxing career but also the personal challenges he faced. Born into a large family in the tough neighborhoods of Denver, Lyle's life was rife with adversity. After serving a significant prison sentence, he emerged not only as a contender in the boxing ring but as a figure of inspiration. The book shares vivid narratives of his remarkable fights and offers a poignant look at his life beyond boxing.
This brand-new edition provides a thorough recounting of Lyle’s life—highlighted by quotes from notable figures in the boxing world, emphasizing the impact he left behind. Experience the ups and downs of a boxing career that defied the odds and learn why 'Off the Ropes' is essential reading for anyone who admires sports history and personal triumph.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781949590012
Year: 2019
Publisher: Hamilcar Publications
Description:
"Toft adeptly shows this to be the legacy Ron Lyle left behind, one that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with a boxing legacy that is nothing short of remarkable."--Rafael Garcia, The Fight City "[Ron Lyle's] life was a remarkable one and the story of it worth re-telling, which makes the book's new edition thoroughly welcome. Off The Ropes is absolutely recommended reading."--Gary Lucken, Boxing Monthly "Nobody ever hit me that hard. No question. I'll remember that punch on my deathbed. A great puncher, a great guy."--Earnie Shavers In a life as tough as his battles in the ring, Ron Lyle had already served hard time for second-degree murder before he started his amateur boxing career at the age of twenty-nine. After he turned pro, fans knew him as the man who had Muhammad Ali beat on the scorecards for ten rounds in a fight for the heavyweight title; as the man who fought George Foreman in a legendary brawl with four knockdowns that nearly saw Foreman knocked cold; and as the man who was arrested for murder a second time. Off the Ropes: The Ron Lyle Story is not your typical boxing biography, exploring not only the greatest era of heavyweights in boxing history, but also telling an equally compelling personal tale. Ron Lyle grew up in the Denver projects, one of nineteen children in a tight-knit, religious family. At twenty, he was convicted for a disputed gang killing and served seven and a half years at the Colorado State Penitentiary at Canon City, where at one point he was nearly shanked to death, and where he learned to box before he was paroled in 1969. After a meteoric amateur career, he turned pro in 1971, and over the next s