Ken Norton RIP

TelMc32

Ken Norton has passed away at the age of 70 having been in poor health after a number of strokes. Made his breakthrough when beating Muhammed Ali in 1973 having broken Ali's jaw in the first round. Went on to become a World Champion in 1977 and fought some brutal battles with all the top heavyweights of the time. A fantastic left hook, but lost the title to Larry Holmes the following year in one of the first fights I really remember. Have watched it back a few times...two absolute warriors. Stunning.

Rest in Peace Kenny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boJpRuC2gaY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

mickc

RIP Ken Norton
Played a big part in the greatest era of heavyweight boxing.

Bangkokaddick

Sad. That really was the golden age of heavyweight boxing.

And of course he was a major movie star as well. Who could forget Mandingo!

RIP

Mortimerician

So many great heavyweights in that era. Could have dominated in many other eras

Brendan_O_Connell

RIP

Kap10

Never thought Ali would out live frazier and Norton. A real era of warriors.

Amos on the wing

RIP Ken. Was originally lined up to play the 'Apollo Creed' character in Rocky 1 but after one round sparring with Sly they realised he would cause too much damage and the role eventually went to Carl Weathers. A true heavyweight boxing legend.

iainment

When boxing was boxing........

uie2

RIP Ken

stonewallpenalty

Boxing is a sport that always seems to be mourning.

BIG_ROB

RIP

Greenie

RIP Champ

soapy_jones

RIP

Big William

The world heavyweight title was possibly the biggest thing in sport back then, and Ken Norton was up there with the very best.

RIP big man