Bobby A. wrote:Norton and Futch made their peace; Ken has praised Futch highly and says he regrets their split.How do you think Norton would have done with Tyson, Ruddock and the older Foreman?
"Not Well"....."Against Prime Tyson" 8)
Prime Tyson would dust em,likely in the 2nd round after rockin em a few times in the 1st.
Ruddock and Norton would be a good fight. I think Norton would likely win by a 116-112 type decision.
"Old Foreman",as in,if its the Foreman from earlier in his comeback i think he could catch Norton early and tko em in 5. Foreman weighed in the 230's against Quawi. He was pretty quick at that weight.
"Older Foreman",as in,the 91-94 version would likely lose a fairly wide decision to a prime Norton. Norton would be too quick and too smart to fight em like Moorer did. I gotta point out that He would'nt beat up the 91 version of Foreman like Holyfield did though.
Going back to Prime Vitali vs a Prime Norton,i think Vitali has too much height and reach and Norton would'nt be able to amount enough offense without getting potshotted by those telephone pole like punches. They would find they're mark enough in each round to accumulate enough damage. Norton wasnt that hard to find,not a slickster,not very speedy,and generally liked to stay in the pocket and brawl and especially considering the physical leverage advantages Vitali would be able to utilize,it just doesnt look like a good outcome scenario for Ken Norton. I dont see him getting in and out at a constant pace for 12 rounds. Vitali would wear em down in every way possible. Too much size leverage,workrate,resiliance,and stamina,and just very underrated overall defense abilities as well. Being very physically strong and having great stamina and a great chin count as defense abilities imo.
