Ken Norton vs. Anthony Joshua

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Ken Norton vs. Anthony Joshua

  1. Norton by Points

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  2. Norton by Stoppage

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  3. AJ by Points

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  4. AJ by Stoppage

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  1. CarolinaReaper

    CarolinaReaper New Member Full Member

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    In one corner we have the man who broke Ali's jaw, with the puzzle of his cross-armed pressure.

    In the other corner, we have the Olympic gold medalist and two-time unified heavyweight champion, sculpted star of the modern era.

    Who you got?
     
    CarolinaReaper, Oct 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
    CarolinaReaper, Oct 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    In some ways Ken Norton was a better fighter than Anthony Joshua. But I don’t know if he had the durability or right style to take on a man of Joshua’s size and power. I realize Joshua isn’t Foreman. But he’s not a bum either. And while I can understand some deeming Norton as the better boxer, this might be a less than favorable match for him.
     
    mr. magoo, Oct 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
    mr. magoo, Oct 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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  3. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Active Member Full Member

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    Femi bombs him out
     
    SouthpawsRule, Oct 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
    SouthpawsRule, Oct 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Joshua by stoppage.
     
    dmt, Oct 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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  5. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s Full Member

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    Oh man Joshie bludgeons him into submission, not much of a fight to be had.
     
    Journeyman92, Oct 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
    Journeyman92, Oct 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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  6. jarama

    jarama Active Member Full Member

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    King Kenny will stop Joshua, but will be a good fight rock em sock em type. Joshua will lose heart. IMO
     
    jarama, Oct 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
    jarama, Oct 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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