Who did finished off Norton better Foreman or Shavers?

"stopped by the likes of Cooney"? are you kidding me? Cooney was a devastating puncher and finisher, with overall some very good skills and qualities. Everyone says about his age, or "by this time in his career", I don't think that has much to do with it. Even late in his career he fought OK, hung with guys. Its when he came up against a massive slugger, he just could take the big shots

 

Foreman, because he was in his prime, and so was Norton. Earnie's stoppage was devastating, but slightly less.