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Also known as Kenneth Howard Norton

American boxer (1943-2013)

Person · Open Library

Works
4

Top works

  • When Legends Run Free
  • Believe
  • Going the distance
  • Witches Wizards Magicians

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1953-06-24
media music

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
77
Total plays
353

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Key facts

Nicknames
The Black Hercules The Jaw Breaker The Fighting Marine
Born
Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. , ( 1943-08-09 ) August 9, 1943, Jacksonville, Illinois , U.S.
Died
September 18, 2013 (2013-09-18) (aged 70), Las Vegas , Nevada, U.S.
Height
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
80 in (203 cm)
Stance
Orthodox

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Encyclopedic overview

Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. (August 9, 1943 – September 18, 2013) was an American boxer who competed professionally 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.

He is often known for his fights with Muhammad Ali, in which Norton won the first by split decision, lost the second by split decision, and lost the final by a controversial unanimous decision. Norton also fought Larry Holmes in 1978 during the first defense of his championship, narrowly losing a split decision and his WBC title.

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