Ken Norton vs Holyfield, Both physical perfection,and simular styles..

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  1. TheSouthpaw

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    TheSouthpaw, Aug 21, 2012
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    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    He wasnt as tall but his jab was just as good probably quicker than either of those guys. Also Norton is tough to jab back at. The way he leaned away and was very adept at blocking his opponents jab. Holyfield is getting outjabbed.

    Holyfield wasnt a huge puncher and probably isnt going to blast Norton out early. This is more of a pure boxing match with pockets slugging/brawling. Lewis and Wlad had no inside skills to speak of. On the other hand Norton can handle himself on the inside very well.

    Not counting Evander out just think Kenny Norton has the edge because of styles.
     
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    @ATM..Norton does have the edge because of styles...but know way would it had been an early fight..these guys are bangin it out for awhile my friend..
     
    TheSouthpaw, Aug 21, 2012
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    ..:thumbsup:bbb:good
     
    TheSouthpaw, Aug 21, 2012
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    Norton was more cerebral than Holyfield. I don't think Holy would have done as well against Ali....on the other hand, Evander would have made it to the 3rd round vs the young Foreman..but just the first minute or so.
     
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    Ya I dont put much stock into a fantasy match with Holy beating Foreman, or Ali
     
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    I agree. On both points.
     
    Stevie G, Aug 25, 2012
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    Neither do I.
     
    Stevie G, Aug 25, 2012
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    I dont believe many people do!..I think foreman woulda busted that ass.
     
    TheSouthpaw, Aug 29, 2012
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    I dont see holy beating Frazier either for that matter..
     
    TheSouthpaw, Aug 29, 2012
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    More ikely he wouldnt have made it that far..Im thinking 1st or 2nd:huh
     
    TheSouthpaw, Aug 29, 2012
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    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Kenny Norton had one of the most underated Lefthooks of alltime as well. He mightve learned to throw it from working with Joe.
     
    ETM, Aug 30, 2012
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    Yes he did, and its possible he worked with Frazier..but I believe it was a right hand that broke Ali"s jaw..
     
    TheSouthpaw, Aug 30, 2012
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    Yes. Kenny was also trained by Eddie Futch and he worked with Joe Frazier for a few years before he broke off on his own. I think they stopped working together around `73.
     
    ETM, Aug 30, 2012
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    I believe it was Norton's biggest career regret that he broke off from Eddie Futch.
     
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