How does Ken Norton Fare Against Joe Louis's Opppnents?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ThatOne, Feb 27, 2026.


  1. orcabeast

    orcabeast New Member Full Member

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    I think he's good enough to beat most of them, in terms of the ones Joe himself beat there are only a few that could give him trouble, Walcott gives a lot of people issues, Schemling was a killer that could pose a threat, and he might have a bit of an issue with Conn if he comes in as light as he did for the second Ali fight -- although I still see him beating him, Norton was much less of a plodder than Louis. I see him beating most, if not all of them, just not as clearly as Louis did (barring Conn 1)
    Now in terms of guys Louis lost to, I can see Charles getting the best of him because it's Charles but it would be a could scrap and Norton could win, Rocky would be a war and I'm 50/50 on it tbh, Norton is a lot bigger but he's not too much bigger than Louis, although Louis was about as washed as a beached whale when they fought and 137 years old so tough pick. I also don't know if Norton would be able to handle 12 years as champ, unsure how his style would age with that level of activity