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Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. (August 9, 1943 – September 18, 2013) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1967 to 1981. He was awarded the WBC world heavyweight championship in 1978, after winning a close split decision over Jimmy Young in a title eliminator bout, after which Leon Spinks refused to fight with him.
Sep 19, 2013 · Ken Norton Jr., a coach with the Seattle Seahawks, confirmed his father's death to The Associated Press before handing the phone to his wife, too distraught to talk.
Ken Norton was a heavyweight boxer who fought from 1967 to 1981. He challenged Muhammad Ali three times, beating him once, and fought George Foreman, Larry Holmes, and Gerry Cooney among others.
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Sep 18, 2013 · Forty years after rising to the top of the boxing world and outdueling Muhammad Ali, Ken Norton lost his final fight – a battle following a stroke – at a Nevada medical facility, a friend said.
Jun 9, 2023 · Fight: Ken Norton. Date/ Location: June 9, 1978/ Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas. Distance: 15 rounds. World Titles: WBC heavyweight (held by Norton) Records: Holmes (27-0, 19 KOs),...
Sep 19, 2013 · Norton, who died on Wednesday at the age of 70, was a central player in heavyweight boxing's greatest era.
Sep 19, 2013 · Sept. 18, 2013. Ken Norton, who had three memorable fights with Muhammad Ali, breaking Ali’s jaw in winning their first bout, then losing twice, and who went on to become the World Boxing...