Ken Norton vs. Bonecrusher Smith

Norton the better fighter. 15 rd UD.

 

Yes,...my take completely....Norton was the better fighter...he takes a decision from Smith.

 

Bonecrusher wouldn't be aggressive enough imo, nor skilled enough.

 

After the Tyson fight, his moniker should read Bonehugger Smith

 

I did see that getting around

 

If Bonecrusher went after Norton the way he did Witherspoon and Weaver, Norton would probably be a quick knockout victim. Here is Smith vs. Witherspoon,

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Here is Smith vs. Weaver

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Can't see Norton lasting any longer than Witherspoon or Weaver. Norton isn't elusive or versatile enough to avoid Smith.

 

Bonecrusher was my favorite HW back in those days. Funny guy and smart. Had some big wins. I was disappointed in his performance vs Tyson...he was scared to death.

 

For someone with his start in boxing he ended up a really decent fighter didn't he.

 

He was disgraceful against Tyson.

But he can beat Norton .... He has the power to do so ... Despite acting like a b1tch against Tyson

 

Norton by decision. Smith would allow Kenny Norton the time and room to box. Once Norton was warmed up and in his groove he was a tough out.

 

Norton ko losses to Shavers and Cooney were in the twilight of his career
and Smith was no Foreman. Norton survives early onslaught to win a dec.

 

Or "Boneclutcher"!

 

Bonecrusher Smith wasnt that good.