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Ken Norton

Ken Norton

β€œThe Black Hercules”
Boxing record: 42-7-1 (33)
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Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S.

Ken Norton losses

Over 13 years as a professional, Ken Norton compiled a 42-7-1 (33) record, including six title fights. He had seven losses against six different opponents, four of them in title fights.

  1. 7. Ken Norton loses to Gerry Cooney via KO in 54 seconds

    On May 11, 1981 Ken Norton faced Gerry Cooney in a heavyweight bout. Norton was 37 years old with a record of 42-6-1, and Cooney was 24 with a record of 24-0. Norton was coming off a win and Cooney was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Cooney stopped Norton via TKO in the 1st round.

  2. 6. Ken Norton loses to Earnie Shavers via KO

    On March 23, 1979 Ken Norton faced Earnie Shavers in a heavyweight bout. Norton was 35 years old with a record of 41-5, and Shavers was 34 with a record of 57-7-1. Norton was coming off a win and Shavers was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shavers stopped Norton via KO in the 1st round.

  3. 5. Ken Norton loses to Larry Holmes via split decision

    On June 9, 1978 Ken Norton defended his WBC heavyweight title against Larry Holmes. Norton was 34 years old with a record of 40-4, and Holmes was 28 with a record of 27-0. Norton was on a 3-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Norton lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Holmes.

  4. 4. Ken Norton loses to Muhammad Ali in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision

    On September 28, 1976 Ken Norton fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Norton was 33 years old with a record of 37-3, and Ali was 34 with a record of 52-2. Norton was on a 7-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 11-fight winning streak. Norton lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.

  5. 3. Ken Norton loses to George Foreman via KO

    On March 26, 1974 Ken Norton fought George Foreman for the undisputed heavyweight title. Norton was 30 years old with a record of 30-2, and Foreman was 25 with a record of 39-0. Norton was coming off a loss, while Foreman was on an undefeated 39-fight winning streak. Foreman stopped Norton via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.

  6. 2. Ken Norton loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight via split decision

    On September 10, 1973 Ken Norton defended his NABF heavyweight title against Muhammad Ali. It was their second meeting. Norton was 30 years old with a record of 30-1, and Ali was 31 with a record of 41-2. Norton was on a 14-fight winning streak, while Ali was coming off a loss. Norton lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Ali.

  7. 1. Ken Norton loses to Jose Luis Garcia via KO

    On July 2, 1970 Ken Norton faced Jose Luis Garcia. Norton was 26 years old with a record of 16-0, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Norton was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Garcia stopped Norton via KO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.