Ken Norton v Greg Page

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Stevie G, Jan 26, 2012.


  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Prime for prime ??
     
  2. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Probably go with Kenny on this. I like his chances but don't love his chances. And the 100% in shape focused Page is a tough fight and capable of springing the upset. With that said, he still would lose 2 out of 3 to Ken and if he did win 1, it'd be up there with the Coetzee bout as a career best.

    That 2 fisted body attack really should do a number on Page and take him off his feet by the 5th round. After that, he'd probably absorb a pretty thorough beating to make it to the final bell. This would be the kind of result that leads to a loss in his next bout as well from the physical toll he would absorb even decisioning Norton for a win.
     
  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I see a similar scenario. Greg makes it through to the final bell,but drops a clear decision.
     
  4. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Norton was pretty consistent while Page was not...It really depends on the Page that shows up the one that beat Coetzee could drop that bomb on Ken
     
  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Have to give Norton the edge by a decent margin.. Greg was a decent boxer but not on the level of Muhammad Ali, and while he could also crack, it wasn't the kind of world class power that the men who stopped Norton Posessed. Page was also inconsistant and often showed up in Poor shape, and you had to be at the top of your game to beat Ken.
     
  6. JohnThomas1

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    Page would have a punchers chance if he showed up. He'd have to stop Norton to win.
     
  7. Bonecrusher

    Bonecrusher Lineal Champion Full Member

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    I would have to favor Kenny here.. Kenny's Achilles heal was Punchers and though Page throws a decent punch hes no heavier a puncher then Larry Holmes who Kenny fought on near even terms with for 15 rounds..

    If you look at the Ali fights and the Holmes fight Kenny was right there and we can all agree that stylistically Holmes and Ali resemble Page more so then say Foreman or Shavers, two men who lets just say feed on Kenny's weakness..

    I think Kenny will stop Page late on a tko after dishing out some heavy punishment, once he realizes he can take the Page punch things will go bad for Greg.. Norton tko8..
     
  8. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Norton would destroy him.
     
  9. Foreman Hook

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    Kenny Norton by UDECISION
     
  10. ThinBlack

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    I'm a Page man, but if he doesn't show up in shape, he could outright lose this.Norton would probably outwork him for the Ud, but there is no way he's stopping a Page that's in his prime.A Page that fought Marty Monroe and Renaldo Snipes has the best chance to beat Ken by a decision, but even then, that Page has the occasional indifference.However, there's no doubt in my mind that Page has the power to drop Ken, if he's sharp.