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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.

  2. Ken Norton was a heavyweight boxer who fought from 1967 to 1981. He challenged Muhammad Ali three times, beating him once, and fought George Foreman, Larry Holmes, and Gerry Cooney among others.

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  3. Sep 19, 2013 · Ken Norton Jr. was a linebacker for 13 years in the NFL, playing for Dallas and San Francisco, and coaches the position for the Seahawks.

  4. 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.

  5. Jun 9, 2023 · Fight: Ken Norton. Date/ Location: June 9, 1978/ Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas. Distance: 15 rounds. World Titles: WBC heavyweight (held by Norton) Records: Holmes (27-0, 19 KOs),...

  6. Oct 2, 2017 · Kenneth Howard Norton is a former WBC Heavyweight Champion. He is best known for his trilogy with three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali . Norton was born August 9, 1943, in Jacksonville, Illinois. He was an outstanding athlete at Jacksonville High School, participating in baseball, basketball, football and track.

  7. Sep 19, 2013 · Norton, who died on Wednesday at the age of 70, was a central player in heavyweight boxing's greatest era.

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