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Ken Norton

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American boxer (1943-2013)

United StatesAthletesLived 1943 to 2013 · aged 70
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Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. 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.

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Norton vs Ali IINorton vs Ali IINorton in 1976Norton in 1976On set of Mandingo (1975) with actor Perry KingOn set of Mandingo (1975) with actor Perry KingNorton in 2010Norton in 2010

Teams 1

Truman Bulldogs football

Awards 3

1992International Boxing Hall of Fame
1977Sugar Ray Robinson Award
WBC World Heavyweight Champion

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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2013 · aged 70
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26 languages

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