Ken Norton in the 1990's

He’d have a presence as a contender with varying levels of success depending on what “ part” of the decade he came into prominence. But it would be difficult for him to crack the elite ranks given his soft spot for big punchers

 

Norton would have been a great fight against Holyfield, would LOVED to have seen that. Against prime Bowe he would have had major problems. Pre-Steward Lewis would have been rocked by him but probably scored a mid-round TKO.

Holyfield Loses in 12 (Split Decision) Norton would have had too good a shot and not been knocked back enough to lose against Holy. That said, Holy wins the rematch UD.

Bowe Wins TKO in 2. Too big, mean, too great an uppercut.

Lewis W TKO in 7 or 8

Tyson W TKO 4 if it takes place 1990 to the time of his prison. W TKO in 9 past that, but Norton would catch him with some clubbing shots that would seriously rock him.

Foreman W TKO 3.

Herbie Hide Loses TKO 8.

Tommy Morrison L TKO 4.

Ray Mercer Loses MD 12 Ken too durable and awkward for Ray to keep his finger on.

Larry Holmes Loses UD 12. Ken would have done to Larry what he did to Ali the first time, but far worse. Larry would risk being tko'd more than once.