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Best of Ken Norton: Top 10 Fights

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Ken Norton had 50 fights with 33 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Duane Bobick, Boone Kirkman, and Pedro Lovell. The following are Norton's top 10 fights.

Ken Norton's boxing career

  1. Ken Norton defeats Muhammad Ali

    On Ken Norton defeated Muhammad Ali via 12 round split decision. Norton was 29 years old with a record of 30-1 (23 KOs). Ali was 31 years old with a record of 41-1 (31 KOs). The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Norton's fights.

  2. Ken Norton loses to Muhammad Ali in their 3rd fight

    On Ken Norton lost to Muhammad Ali in their 3rd fight via 15 round unanimous decision. Norton was 33 years old with a record of 37-4 (30 KOs). Ali was 34 years old with a record of 52-2 (37 KOs). Despite the loss, Norton put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Norton's career.

  3. Ken Norton loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight

    On Ken Norton lost to Muhammad Ali in the rematch via 12 round split decision. Norton was 30 years old with a record of 30-2 (23 KOs). Ali was 31 years old with a record of 41-2 (31 KOs). Despite the loss, Norton put on a good fight.

  4. Ken Norton loses to Larry Holmes

    On Ken Norton lost to Larry Holmes via 15 round split decision. Norton was 34 years old with a record of 40-5 (32 KOs). Holmes was 28 years old with an undefeated record of 27-0 (19 KOs). Norton lost his WBC heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Norton put on a good fight.

  5. Ken Norton defeats Duane Bobick

    On Ken Norton defeated Duane Bobick via 1st round TKO. Norton was 33 years old with a record of 38-4 (31 KOs).

  6. Ken Norton defeats Boone Kirkman

    On Ken Norton defeated Boone Kirkman via 7th round RTD. Norton was 30 years old with a record of 31-3 (24 KOs).

  7. Ken Norton defeats Pedro Lovell

    On Ken Norton defeated Pedro Lovell via 5th round TKO. Norton was 32 years old with a record of 35-3 (28 KOs).

  8. Ken Norton defeats Ron Stander

    On Ken Norton defeated Ron Stander via 5th round TKO. Norton was 32 years old with a record of 36-3 (29 KOs).

  9. Ken Norton defeats Jerry Quarry

    On Ken Norton defeated Jerry Quarry via 5th round TKO. Norton was 31 years old with a record of 33-3 (26 KOs).

  10. Ken Norton defeats Jimmy Young

    On Ken Norton defeated Jimmy Young via 15 round split decision. Norton was 34 years old with a record of 40-4 (32 KOs). Young was 28 years old with a record of 22-5-2 (7 KOs).