Ken Norton -vs- Floyd Patterson - Page 2

C. M. Clay II · 07-05-2007, 03:23 AM

Anyway, Patterson is too fast for the flatfooted Norton. Once Patterson gets going norton wouldn't know where to find him. And once Floyd connects with his famous gazelle left hook it's lights-out for Norton.

Floyd Patterson KO 8 Ken Norton

Senya13 · 07-05-2007, 03:24 AM

Ali was totally unprepared for 1st Norton fight, he almost didn't train at all (as Norton was supposed to be an easy fight for him, another bum of the month club fight). The second fight, people who knew Ali well at the time already said he was no longer the fighter he was, he was shot. Holyfield was coming off a close fight with Lennox Lewis, and went on to beat Hasim Rahman afterwards.
Ali a better fighter? You gotta be kidding.

Mendoza · 07-05-2007, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by C. M. Clay II

Only Holyfield was completely shot in all three Ruiz figths, and Ali was completely shot in only one of the Norton fights. Not to mention that Ali was a better fighter than Holyfield to begin with.

Right. Norton was better than Ruiz.

Holmes' Jab · 07-05-2007, 06:48 AM

I think this is a close'un to call. Both fighters have average jaws, and both could bang hard so a win for either inside the distance might be likely. Patterson had the definite edge on speed and boxing skills, whilst Norton was a very powerful, awkward and versatile fighter who crowded opponents and proved an absolute headache to keep safely at bay.

If Patterson chooses to box smart he'd probably stop or outpoint Norton, if he tries to brawl- Norton has the style and agressive style to take him out. I'll stick to my instinct and say that Patterson stop him late on.

Patterson TKO10 Norton

View Poll Results: Norton or Patterson
Norton, by KO/stoppage	7	28.00%
Norton, by decision	3	12.00%
Patterson, by KO/stoppage	9	36.00%
Patterson, by decision	6	24.00%
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C. M. Clay II Manassah's finest! ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,138 vCash: 1000	Re: Ken Norton -vs- Floyd Patterson Anyway, Patterson is too fast for the flatfooted Norton. Once Patterson gets going norton wouldn't know where to find him. And once Floyd connects with his famous gazelle left hook it's lights-out for Norton. Floyd Patterson KO 8 Ken Norton
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07-05-2007, 03:24 AM	#17
Senya13 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Russia Posts: 3,338 vCash: 1210	Re: Ken Norton -vs- Floyd Patterson Ali was totally unprepared for 1st Norton fight, he almost didn't train at all (as Norton was supposed to be an easy fight for him, another bum of the month club fight). The second fight, people who knew Ali well at the time already said he was no longer the fighter he was, he was shot. Holyfield was coming off a close fight with Lennox Lewis, and went on to beat Hasim Rahman afterwards. Ali a better fighter? You gotta be kidding.
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07-05-2007, 06:48 AM	#19
Holmes' Jab Master Jabber ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,517 vCash: 1000	Re: Ken Norton -vs- Floyd Patterson I think this is a close'un to call. Both fighters have average jaws, and both could bang hard so a win for either inside the distance might be likely. Patterson had the definite edge on speed and boxing skills, whilst Norton was a very powerful, awkward and versatile fighter who crowded opponents and proved an absolute headache to keep safely at bay. If Patterson chooses to box smart he'd probably stop or outpoint Norton, if he tries to brawl- Norton has the style and agressive style to take him out. I'll stick to my instinct and say that Patterson stop him late on. Patterson TKO10 Norton
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