1959 Sonny Liston vs 1976 Ken Norton, 12 rounds.

Liston.

4 to 6 rounds. Norton is not backing this guy up. Big left hook after the jab and Kenny goes. Norton's habit of bending down to get inside has him eating right uppercuts and he won't handle that punch from this guy very well. So he would fight as a straight up boxer and that jab would lead to his demise.

 

1959 Sonny Liston vs. 1976 Ken Norton, one round, two maybe if Sonny has trouble getting warmed up.

 

Like Foreman v Norton all over again..

 

Liston's technical brawler style is a good match for Norton, Kenny probably gets caught similarly to Foreman early on

 

Some posters say this would be like Foreman vs Norton. But I think Sonny would prefer to feel his way in with Ken. So it may take a little longer but once Sonny lands a big punch Ken freezes and Sonny opens up and there Ken is. Down on the canvas that is. But Sonny would have to get through that cross armed defence. He does eventually but it could take him a bit longer than George.

 

I agree with you that Sonny gets past that defence but I think he’d in a rush. He’d use his jab a lot more than George. And don’t forget George like to corner guys by using the old walk down. Sonny would work off his jab which may take just a wee bit longer. Only a bit. As for Ali creating a monster, that same monster got a good win I’ve Quarry and didn’t do too bad against Young and Holmes. Agreed with you that Sonny beats him by knockout but it may last longer than most think.

 

Agreed. One thing for sure. Mr Liston wins. And there most certainly won’t be any need for the judges scorecards.

 

That's the operative phrase. I think it happens early.

 

Liston is all wrong for Norton.