Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Ken Norton

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Last updated on November 24, 2024.

Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. was an American professional boxer who competed from 1967 to 1981, and held the WBC world heavyweight championship in 1978. He is best 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 a slugfest with Larry Holmes in 1978, narrowly losing a split decision.

American - Athlete | Born: August 9, 1945

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When I talk to youngsters today, especially those involved in athletics, I tell them to get their education first.

Ken Norton

Hitting Ali in the body or on the arms was like hitting a piece of cement.

Ken Norton

I lost my edge for boxing, I didn't put as much into it as I did before. I didn't run as far. I didn't train as hard. I didn't eat correctly. I started drinking a little bit every now and then.

Ken Norton

Ali had a break that was an inch and a half long, and you keep getting hit as hard and as much as I hit Ali, the pain would take over and you would pass out.

Ken Norton

Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Ken Norton

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