Ron Lyle vs. Gregorio Peralta (1st meeting)

Ron Lyle 214 lbs beat Gregorio Peralta 195 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1973-05-12
• Location: Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado, USA
• Referee: Joe Ullmer 48-46
• Judge: Ray Keech 48-43
• Judge: Danny Loos 49-45

"6th ranked heavyweight Ron Lyle, 31, who said he had to prove he wasn't finished, scored a unanimous 10 round victory over Gregorio Peralta Saturday night. The 38 year old Peralta, is the winningest active heavyweight in the world. He appeared to be on his way down several times but was able to come back with solid punches on all but one occasion." -United Press International

Post fight comment

• "After I lost to Jerry Quarry in MSG some people thought I was through. Peralta is one of the best and my win over him proves I have plenty left." -Ron Lyle