Ali/Norton 3: Horrendous Robbery ?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by he grant, Jul 23, 2008.


  1. mhubbard

    mhubbard New Member Full Member

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    I have footage at home that has Ali admitting that he lost the third fight with Norton.
     
  2. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I love Ali too. A definite one off.
     
  3. Cheese

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    Let's be honest Norton won all 3 fights with Ali. But because he was Ali they gave it to him. Norton didn't have to make adjustments in my opinion. He performed the same tactic. He continued to stick Ali with the jab and throw his timing off. That's was all Norton did to get the advantage.
     
  4. Abdullah

    Abdullah Boxing Junkie banned

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    I must be in the minority on this one, but I completely agree with the judges. I had Ali winning close and if Norton had won close, I wouldn't make a fuss, but robbery??? No0o0o. Watch it again.
     
  5. timmers612

    timmers612 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cheese, honestly many seasoned boxing men thought Ali won the last two, me included, and many thought Norton did the same. Bottom line, Norton lost them by the judges, nuff said.

    Abdullah, I agree entirely.
     
  6. The Spider

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    Like most I am an Ali fan, and agree with you. Kenny Norton could & should have been the only fighter ever to beat Ali twice. He was robbed of a far bigger place in boxing history that night.