Ken Norton vs Fabio Wardley

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by MarkusFlorez99, Aug 17, 2025.


Who wins ?

This poll will close on May 14, 2028 at 6:45 PM.
  1. Fabio Wardley

    33.3%
  2. Ken Norton

    66.7%
  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Norton vs modern day power punching SHW.

    Can Norton realistically win ?
     
  2. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    I am going to go with Wardley for now. There are some question marks regarding Wardley and i guess we will figure it out more once he steps up, but there is no question he can hit.

    Norton is highly underrated. He is a nightmare for any boxer who does not have great power. Its also important to remember that Ken was past it when he lost to Shavers and Cooney. Still, the fact that he didn't beat any notable hitters except maybe Bobick leaves a major question mark.

    I would have liked to see prime Ken vs Lyle or Shavers. Perhaps he could have done a lot better than we think.

    That being said, if i was a betting man, i would say Wardley lands a big right hand that leads to a tko. This doesn't diminish how great Norton was. Its just that there is one style of fighters which is tough for Kenny to overcome.

    Wardley tko 7.
     
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  3. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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    Norton would school Wardley.
     
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  4. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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