Bob Fitzsimmons vs Ken Norton

Ken Norton would roll over this middleweight like a tank over a tricycle.

 

Fitz had gumption, a lost component of modern heavies.

 

He also had aplomb.

 

I agree, he might make it to the second round.

 

He had a bomb.

That might prove useful here.

 

Yes, Fitz has the potential to drop Norton, and he didn't just rollover when 37 and 39 against Jeffries, who had a far better chin than Kenny.

 

Norton had exceptional physical advantages .. taller, huge reach advantage, huge strength advantage and could be a very fast starter .. Fitz's only shot would be to catch him early like Garcia did which is always a possibility ..

 

With Ken's chin I wouldnt be betting on this fight.

 

He also had freckles...atsch

 

Kenny was 207lbs to Garcia's 188lbs, so its not beyond the realms of possibility that Fitz could land something big early.imo.

 

Was that prime Kenny?

 

Don't think his chin improved significantly do you?

 

Garcia hurt him pretty good in the rematch too.

 

Maybe he learned to better protect it from light heavies.

Still, tho, he lacked gumption and chutzpah.