Ken Norton vs Usyk

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Babality, May 14, 2026.


Who wins?

  1. Usyk Dec

    6 vote(s)
    42.9%
  2. Usyk KO

    3 vote(s)
    21.4%
  3. Norton Dec

    4 vote(s)
    28.6%
  4. Norton KO

    1 vote(s)
    7.1%
  1. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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  3. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Usyk in a competitive fight. I can't favor Norton solely due to the Ali win when he lost to multiple other characters and doesn't have a stacked resume
     
  4. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Norton fought better fighters and Usyk can't back Kenny up. Kenny by UD or stoppage in the 13th
     
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  5. themaster458

    themaster458 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk stops him late. Norton doesn't have the foot speed to deal with Usyk, who's constantly going to be getting an outside angle to land his straight, something Norton's cross guard isn't built to handle. Not to mention, Usyk's handfighting will take away Norton's jab, leaving his only weapon being the overhand right, which Usyk will see coming all night. Norton simply doesn't have the versatility to deal with Usyk, nor the pressure and strength to back him up. Usyk wears him down and stops him late.
     
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  6. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Nobody who started boxing at 20 and barely beat Jimmy Young is going to beat Usyk.