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Ken Norton

American boxer

Also known as: Kenneth Howard Norton

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association with Ali

In Muhammad Ali: Return to boxing: Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, and George Foreman
…1973, a little-known fighter named Ken Norton broke Ali’s jaw in the second round en route to a 12-round upset decision. Ali defeated Norton in a rematch. After that he fought Joe Frazier a second time and won a unanimous 12-round decision. From a technical point of view, the second…
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defeat by Holmes

In Larry Holmes
…15-round decision over reigning champion Ken Norton on June 9, 1978, for the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight crown. Holmes defended the title 17 times between 1978 and 1983, defeating such formidable boxers as Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks, and Gerry Cooney. On October 2, 1980, Holmes faced the celebrated Ali,…
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defeat of Quarry

In Jerry Quarry
Following a defeat by Ken Norton in 1975, Quarry announced his retirement, but he was unable to resist the lure of the ring. He returned briefly in 1977 and in 1983—the same year that he was diagnosed with cerebral atrophy, brain damage induced by repeated punishment in the ring.…
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history of boxing

In boxing: Military boxing
>Ken Norton are among the prominent boxers who learned their trade in the U.S. military.
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