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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.
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.
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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.
Sep 19, 2013 · Former heavyweight champ Ken Norton has died at the age of 70. At the time, Ali was campaigning to try to win back the heavyweight crown he lost to Joe Frazier in 1973.
Sep 19, 2013 · Norton, who died on Wednesday at the age of 70, was a central player in heavyweight boxing's greatest era. Ali was undoubtedly the sun at its centre but Norton was one of the mightiest planets in...
Sep 19, 2013 · Ken Norton, who beat Muhammad Ali in 1973 and fought him twice more, passed away in Arizona after congestive heart failure. He was a boxing legend, a film actor and a generous man, according to his friend and manager.
Sep 19, 2013 · Ken Norton, who beat Muhammad Ali in 1973, passed away in a care facility in Las Vegas after a series of strokes. He was a Marine, a movie star and a fight commentator after his boxing career.
