American heavyweight contender who broke Muhammad Ali's jaw during their first fight, giving Ali his first professional defeat and earning a place in boxing history as one of the great giant-killers.
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