Joe Frazier vs Ken Norton (1973)

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Tony1244
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Joe Frazier vs Ken Norton (1973)

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I pick Frazier. They sparred a lot and were friends. Norton's style is all wrong for Frazier's left hook, especially to the body.

Frazier TKO 5 or 6th round.
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Re: Joe Frazier vs Ken Norton (1973)

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I think Frazier could've gotten him outta there in 7 or 8 rounds. Norton would've given him a tough go of it I think if the Championship were on the line, but Frazier would've ultimately been too tough for Norton.
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Re: Joe Frazier vs Ken Norton (1973)

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Frazier would stop Norton in 12 rounds with a big left hook after wearing him down with greater body punches.
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Re: Joe Frazier vs Ken Norton (1973)

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scorpio83 wrote: 04 Jun 2025, 17:22 Frazier would stop Norton in 12 rounds with a big left hook after wearing him down with greater body punches.
I could see this happening. Frazier post-FOTC was not the same.
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