If Kenny Norton Had Challenged Frazier In 1972?

Cross armed defense is wide open for left hooks. Joe is hurting him to the body and coming upstairs with a sizzling hook to end it. Kenny might do well early but by the 4th or 5th round he starts backing up--and he has no chance against this guy's left hooks when backing up.

 

I just about think Joe Frazier would go on a rampage and beat the breaks of Ken. One thing we don't see mentioned enough is Joe's power he wasn't a slouch and guys credited him with more power then Foreman do I believe that? No, not really but he has enough to squash Norton.

 

Frazier looked good against Stander. People made a big deal out of Ron lasting a few rounds and firing back. Joe shredded him as he should have. Frazier didn't have any trouble or look bad in my view.

 

Norton was a tough guy and underrated sometimes, but he'd never beat Frazier. He couldn't keep Joe off him even though he had a good punch.

 

Quarry was battle worn and had addiction issues at the time. He also came into the fight on very short notice. He was nowhere near his best and should have hung up the gloves for good after the second Frazier thrashing, IMO.

 

Joe would win in the fifth. It's a pride thing, and Norton could make a case for a minute, but eventually, Joe catches him, and floors him in the fourth. And kayoes him in the fifth.

 

Kenny has a good start for the first 5 or 6 rounds but Frazier finds his flow and takes the next few rounds. The cards are read and Frazier keeps his title.