1978: Ken Norton vs Leon Spinks

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  1. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Who, how and why?
     
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  2. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    Ken Norton for me by stoppage.
     
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  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Norton outboxes then stops Spinks after three or four rounds. Too strong and skilful.
     
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  4. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Yeah, I see a regulation beat down and ultimate 4-5 round KO/stoppage achieved by Ken also.
     
    Pugguy, Jul 24, 2025
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  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Norton beats Leon from pillar to post.
    Norton KO 2
     
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  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Norton but its a better fight than some are letting on. Leon had fast hands, and power for his size. It just becomes a case of a good big man outlasting the good little man.
     
    catchwtboxing, Jul 24, 2025
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