American · Jacksonville, USA · Born 9 August 1943American heavyweight boxer who famously broke Muhammad Ali's jaw in their 1973 fight and held the WBC Heavyweight Championship from 1978.
Ken Norton is best remembered for his three epic fights with Muhammad Ali, winning the first and breaking Ali's jaw in the process. A physically powerful and unorthodox fighter with a unique cross-armed defensive style, Norton won the WBC heavyweight title and was considered among the very best heavyweights of the 1970s golden era. His trilogy with Ali produced three of heavyweight boxing's most dramatic and competitive contests.
Breaking Muhammad Ali's jaw in their first fight and trilogy of fights with Ali
How They Played
Awkward cross-armed guard style that created difficult angles for opponents
Lasting Impact
Hall of Fame heavyweight who defeated Muhammad Ali and held WBC heavyweight title
Career Honours
- NABF Heavyweight Champion 1972
- WBC Heavyweight Champion 1978
- Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year 1973
- Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1973 (vs Muhammad Ali I)
- Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1976 (vs Muhammad Ali III)
- United States Marine Corps boxing champion
- World Heavyweight Championship Challenger (fought Muhammad Ali three times)
- WBC Heavyweight Title defense 1978 (vs Larry Holmes)
American Athletes