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Was Ken Norton robbed against Ali?
I can’t beat him, and I sure don’t want to fight him again. I honestly thought he beat me in Yankee Stadium, but the judges gave it to me, and I’m grateful to them.” Norton was bitter, stating after the fight: “I won at least nine or ten rounds. I was robbed.” Norton also landed 192 power punches to Ali’s 128.
What was wrong with Ali in Holmes fight?
On that night, in a temporary arena constructed in a parking lot at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Ali stepped out of retirement and into the ring to face Larry Holmes, a former sparring partner. Holmes had become a great champion in his own right. And, unlike Ali, he was in his prime. ‘Ali is 38 years old,’ Holmes said.
What was Ken Norton’s boxing style?
Boxing
Ken Norton/Martial arts
Who was better Ali or Norton?
Norton had won the first bout by split decision; Ali won the second, also by split decision. The third was one of the most significant fights of its era—and one of the most disputed. Norton, who died Wednesday at age 70, lost the 15-round battle by unanimous decision, but many observers thought he should have won.
How many times has Ali been knocked out?
Muhammad Ali was never knocked out in his wonderful 21-year professional career. He was however knocked down and sent to the canvas 4 times.
How old was Holmes when beat Ali?
age 38
On October 2, 1980, Holmes faced the celebrated Ali, who at age 38 was mounting a comeback. Holmes won in 11 rounds, cementing his claim as world heavyweight champion. The fight, however, was emotionally difficult for Holmes.
Who was the first professional boxer to knock out Ken Norton?
Garcia shocked the boxing world with a knockout over the heavily favoured Norton. Norton claimed he was hit after the bell, but the result stood.
What did Jerry Quarry say to Muhammad Ali?
“He did just what I expected,” Quarry said of Ali. “He’s just as fast but he’s not a punishing puncher. I knew I was going to lose about four or five rounds but then I was going to make a fight of it. I just never got the chance but I know he got a couple of left hooks in the belly that he’ll remember for a while.”