Ken Norton Sr. was a former heavyweight boxing champion born on August 9, 1943 in Jacksonville, IL. He had an impressive career record of 42-7-1, and fought against some of the greatest boxers of all time, including George Foreman, Larry Holmes and Muhammad Ali. He was a formidable opponent and a respected figure in the boxing world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)
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About
Former heavyweight boxing champion who compiled a career record of 42-7-1, competing against such boxing legends as George Foreman, Larry Holmes and Muhammad Ali.
Before Fame
He started to box after enlisting in the US Marine Corp.
Trivia
In March, 1973, he became the second man to beat Muhammad Ali, breaking his jaw in the process.
Family Life
His son, Ken Norton Jr., would go onto become an NFL linebacker.
Associated With
He lost in his only fight with Larry Holmes in June, 1978.