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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 · He was the second man to beat Muhammad Ali, breaking Ali's jaw and sending him to the hospital in their 1973 heavyweight fight.
Eliminator for WBC Heavyweight Title. Shortly after this fight, Norton was awarded the WBC title as Leon Spinks chose to defend against Muhammad Ali instead of Norton, who was their #1 contender. 1977-09-14.
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.
Mar 31, 2020 · On this day in 1973, Ken Norton delivered one of the greatest upsets in boxing history by breaking Muhammad Ali's jaw.
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...
Sep 18, 2013 · Ken Norton, the former heavyweight champion who broke Muhammad Ali's jaw on his way to a major upset in 1973, died Wednesday. He was 70. Norton died in Arizona,...
