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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ken_NortonKen Norton - Wikipedia

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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. boxrec.com › en › box-proBoxRec: Ken Norton

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   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.

3. www.cnn.com › 2013/09/18 › usFamed boxer Ken Norton, who defeated Muhammad Ali, dies at ...

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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.

4. www.espn.com › boxing › storyKen Norton, former heavyweight champion, dies - ESPN

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   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.

5. www.nytimes.com › 2013/09/19 › sportsKen Norton, a Championship Fighter Who Broke Ali’s Jaw, Is ...

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   Sep 19, 2013 · Ken Norton, who had three memorable fights with Muhammad Ali, breaking Ali’s jaw in winning their first bout, then losing twice, and who went on to become the World Boxing Council heavyweight...