Ken Norton
Full name
Kenneth Howard Norton
Birthdate
August 9, 1945
Date of death
September 18, 2013
Debut
On November 1, 1967, in San Diego, California, he defeated Grady Brazell by effective knockout in five rounds.
won the world title
He was never a world champion but he made a splash by beating Muhammad Ali by decision in 12 rounds, on March 31, 1973, in San Diego, California, to snatch the full NABF title.
Achievements
Famous for breaking Muhammad Ali's jaw in 1973.
Withdrawal
On May 11, 1981, at Madison Square Garden in New York, Gerry Cooney knocked him out in one round.
