Jack Johnson vs. Kenny Norton

Johnson, fairly easily.

 

JOhnson, given time to adapt to a 1980s set of rules, would find a way to eek out a decision.

I am not sure Norton can manage the reverse time trip win.

 

Based on what?

 

Under modern rules, I strongly back Norton.

 

I also back Norton.

 

Norton frustrated Ali in all of their fights, arguably winning 2 out of 3. And older Kenny pushed a prime Holmes to the brink. He wiped out a clever counterer in Quarry. Johnson has nothing like that on his heavyweight resume.

Tho my heart wants it otherwise, Johnson just doesn't have the physical tools to bulldoze Norton nor do I think think he possesses otherworldly skills by 1970's standards.

 

Johnson wins a Comfortable Decision, and that's without being allowed to Hit on the Break!

 

A newbie mocking a newbie for being a newbie?

 

Johnson at his best stops Norton after ten rounds. Johnson has the all time great defense at distance....Norton would find it very difficult to land a blow. In close Johnson would smother and control Ken while landing his very powerful uppercut.

 

Was Johnson's defense at distance better than Ali's? Did Johnson prove this against better heavies thay Ali did? Did Johnson prove this again well schooled heavies with 81 inch reaches and excellent jabs. Did Johnson beat anyone near as good as Ali, let alone 2 times?

Do you really think that Johnson was stronger than Norton, such as he was stronger than a Burns or OBrien?

 

Very similar to Ali-Norton I

 

Johnson had a far better defense than Ali. Really not comparable. Ali relied on speed. Johnson speed and great technical ability. How Norton did vs Ali in no way predicts he would do well against Jack Johnson.