R.I.P. Ron Lyle

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It is with great sadness that I inform you of Ron Lyle's passing this morning. He was an icon at Felt and not only a boxing legend but such a genuinely great guy all around. He will be missed dearly.

Memorial/benefit details will be announced.

Please share any stories/memories here.
 
sammylane12 said:
Are we talking about convicted murderer Ron Lyle?
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I must be interpreting this post wrong, because if I'm reading this correctly, you just hijacked Samm's thread announcing the passing of Ron Lyle.
Either you are an insensitive fool, or you have zero forum etiquette.
Either way, I'll hold up temporarily sending you my first red rep since I started on AZ Billiards, just in case my reading comprehension skills are fading.

RIP Ron Lyle
 
R.I.P Ron. And thank you for some very good fights. You had a lot of heart. Johnnyt
 
cuesblues said:
I must be interpreting this post wrong, because if I'm reading this correctly, you just hijacked Samm's thread announcing the passing of Ron Lyle.
Either you are an insensitive fool, or you have zero forum etiquette.
Either way, I'll hold up temporarily sending you my first red rep since I started on AZ Billiards, just in case my reading comprehension skills are fading.

RIP Ron Lyle
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So is that a yes or a no? Just wondering if that is the same Ron Lyle. Not sure how that is hijacking anything.
 
sammylane12 said:
So is that a yes or a no? Just wondering if that is the same Ron Lyle. Not sure how that is hijacking anything.
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From you're response it's obvious that you are a troll.
Not cool, and surprisingly inappropriate.
I know Ron from Felt Billiards / Table Steaks as well, and your question is appalling.

RIP Ron Lyle

Peace
Ted
 
Heres a picture of Ron and me taken last summer at Felt billiards.
RIP Ron
 

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Yes, Ron was convicted at 17 of a gang fight which unfortunately resulted in a murder which up until Saturday, only one man knew what really happened on that night. Perhaps you could read his biography "Off the Ropes" by Candace Toft and learn for yourself.

While no, Ron Lyle was not a champion pool player. He was a champion heavy-weight boxer and provided more insight than you could imagine on inner-strength that could easily be carried over to pool.

But yes, Ron was a HUGE part of our billiard community in Denver and was not only an avid player but also a great enthusiast and student of the game. He would just come into Felt and sit for hours watching the league players, tournament players, money players, and never once caused any problems or raised his voice to anyone. He was the most gentle man you could ever meet in a pool room.

On a side note, Ron also started the Cox-Lyle Boxing Program through the Salvation Army which is a non-profit program that uses boxing as a nucleus to help promote positive personal growth and individual development for kids in the Denver area.

So, Mr. Glass-Half-Empty, I'd suggest you do a little more research next time before you so quickly reflect negatively on a recently passed man who has so positively touched more lives than you ever will. I hope that when I die someday people will remember me for the positive things I've done versus dwelling on the mistakes from my youth.
 
I have followed boxing my entire life and the fight between Ron and George Foreman is in the top five, I've ever seen. I had the pleasure of meeting Ron once when I came up to Denver while stationed at FT Carson, CO.
RIP Ron.:sad:
 
There were many fighters who traded in the square arena for a rectangular one. Danny Diliberto for one. Thanks for the post . Ron Lyle had a lot of heart in and out of the ring. Something that seems to be missing these days. Rest in Peace Ron
 
sammspocket said:
It is with great sadness that I inform you of Ron Lyle's passing this morning. He was an icon at Felt and not only a boxing legend but such a genuinely great guy all around. He will be missed dearly.
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Samm,

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I wish I had the opportunity to meet him.

Dave
 
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