Ken Norton: More Than Just The Man Who Broke Ali’s Jaw
Ken Norton engaged in many big fights, he faced many big names, and of course, he was (briefly) heavyweight champion. … read more “Ken Norton: More Than Just The Man Who Broke Ali’s Jaw”
Ken Norton engaged in many big fights, he faced many big names, and of course, he was (briefly) heavyweight champion. … read more “Ken Norton: More Than Just The Man Who Broke Ali’s Jaw”
On this day back in 1978, two heavyweights at opposite ends of their careers gave the sport a classic fight, … read more “On This Day: When Holmes And Norton Gave Us A Classic; But Where Does The Fight Rank All-Time?”
The George Foreman who showed up in Caracas, Venezuela to fight Ken Norton in the second defence of his world … read more “March 26, 1974: George Foreman Destroys Ken Norton – And He’d Walk Through Today’s Best In A Similar Fashion!”
45 years ago, the one and only Muhammad Ali ruled the roost as far as the talent-rich heavyweight division was … read more “45 Years Ago Today: Ali Vs. Norton III – A Taxing, Physical Chess Match”
If he was still with us, former WBC heavyweight champ Ken Norton would be celebrating his 78th birthday today. Born … read more “How Great was Ken Norton?”
43 years ago, at the sports pavilion at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, heavyweights Larry Holmes and Ken Norton gave … read more “43 Years Ago: When Holmes And Norton Went Through Hell; And Gave Us An Incomparable Heavyweight Classic”
Ken Norton had been there, Gerry Cooney wanted to get there. On this day 40 years ago, these two heavyweight … read more “Gerry Cooney’s Disturbing Knockout Of Ken Norton: The Most Devastating Heavyweight KO Of The ’80s”
The Greatest Final Round In Heavyweight History
The fight that took place 42 years ago today, between heavyweight greats Larry … read more “June 9, 1978 – The Greatest Heavyweight Title Fight Of The ’70’s”