Prison to the ring: when your second chance is Muhammad Ali's fist.
Ron Lyle A look back at Ron Lyle, a convicted murderer who upon his release from prison, was able to rebuild his life and become one of the top heavyweight contenders in the 1970s. Lyle would fight Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and Earnie Shavers among others.
Editing
Seamless weave of archive footage and contemporary reflection.
Writing
Unflinching narrative that refuses easy redemption arcs.
Director
Richard Poche
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lyle-Forman 1976 is still considered one of heavyweight boxing's most brutal wars; Foreman later called it his toughest fight ever.
Director Richard Poche reportedly made this after discovering Lyle ran a youth boxing program in Denver, hiding in plain sight as local legend.
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