Greater Fighter Azumah Nelson or Terry Norris?

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which one

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  2. Nelson

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  3. Two close to call

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  1. quintonjacksonfan

    quintonjacksonfan Active Member Full Member

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  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    It's not even a question. Nelson by multiple levels.
     
  3. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nelson by a substantial distance
     
  4. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    For me, above the neck is the big difference. They both had some really good victories but Nelson was always competitive until his "final bout" in the trilogy against Leija. Norris had a few issues with his chin and he was DQed three times for illegal acts. Norris could be more spectacular and more entertaining but The Professor was definitely the greater fighter.
     
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  5. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nelson hands down. I think Norris was one of the most athletically gifted fighters that I have ever seen but he would often neglect defense and who could forgot the bone head fouls/DR'S. Nelson on the other hand, was a true pro's pro.
     
  6. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It’s not close. Nelson.
     
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  7. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nelson by a landslide.
     
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  8. The one

    The one Member Full Member

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    Is this a joke question?
     
  9. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It is not a landslide and I would say for a short time Terry was at the very top in the boxing world where Nelson was more solid overall Terry went to greater heights.
     
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  10. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Terry Norris is one of my favorite fighters…but Azumah was greater
     
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  11. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    And what’s even worse….is that if these two fighters were in the same weight division ….Azumah Nelson would be worst possible opponent that you could put Terry Norris in the ring with
     
  12. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 Full Member

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    I actually don’t really rate Nelson overly high but he’s a lot better then Norris…
     
  13. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    azumah