Ken Norton

(1943-2013)

American boxer

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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, and held the WBC heavyweight title in 1978. He is best known for his fights with Muhammad Ali, in which Norton won the first by split decision, lost the second by split decision, and lost the final by a controversial unanimous decision. Norton also fought a slugfest with Larry Holmes in 1978, narrowly losing a split decision. These are all seen as great fights, and generally controversial, with some people thinking that Norton won the fight.

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Born	Kenneth Howard Norton, Sr 9 August 1943 Jacksonville, Illinois, USA
Died	18 September 2013 (aged 70) Henderson, Nevada, United States
Zodiac	Leo
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