Ken Norton vs Bob Foster at HW

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  1. cotto20

    cotto20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins? Could Foster use his power to KO Norton?
     
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  2. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Norton would beat him up. Foster didn't punch harder than Alior Holmes, and he sure as **** didn't punch like Foreman, Shavers or Cooney. Norton would wear him down and chase him down, and that's that.
     
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  3. rm36

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    I'd be surprised if you get anyone who'd favor Foster.
     
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  4. cotto20

    cotto20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    not even with foster power and norton's chin?
     
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  5. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    Norton wouldn't be discouraged by Foster's punching power if he already took bombs from Foreman, Shavers, and Cooney (natural HW's) so I would assume he'd win by TKO
     
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  6. rm36

    rm36 Active Member Full Member

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    I don't really think so. Norton fought in the best heavyweight era ever. His KO percentage, considering his opposition, wasn't all that bad either. Aside from the Garcia loss, his other KO losses are to punchers like Foreman, Shavers and Cooney. Foster's power wasn't comparable to those fighters, and he wasn't exactly successful fighting natural heavyweights. Kenny could be beat by the real sluggers, but I don't see many light heavies giving him trouble.
     
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  7. DRmullen2

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    Norton wins it.
     
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  8. Flea Man

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    Norton's chin wasn't THAT bad.

    Foster was not fantastic at Heavy. Top-lvel guys, such as Norton, would be his limit. He DID stop bigger guys, but unless I'm mistaken he never K.O'd any top opposition up there. Also, his reach and jab aren't going to be a problem for Norton, who is a big guy and was able to time Ali's jab frequently enough.

    Norton stoppage within five.
     
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  9. Jear

    Jear Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nortons chin was ok, not great but serviceble. The problem with Kenny was he could be intimidated and go into a shell against physically stronger fighters, i dont think Bob would intimidate him. Norton too busy and strong for Foster and beats him in about 8-10
     
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  10. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    Norton
     
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  11. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Bad matchup for Bob..A fired up Norton gets him of there within 4 rounds.
     
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  12. he grant

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    Jear , good point. Foster has a shot at catching Norton like Garcia did the first time but it is a long one ...
     
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  13. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Norton too strong....Bob always has a punchers chance but was frail past the Light heavys
     
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  14. TheGreatA

    TheGreatA Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed about the slim possibility of a Garcia-like upset but Norton would likely be too strong for Foster much like he was against Garcia the second time.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKT5BWmtvwg

    Terrell beat both Foster and Garcia using his greater size and reach.
     
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  15. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    Norton had a more muscular body so I will choose him in this matchup.
     
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