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    Ken Norton's name is inextricably linked to that of Muhammad Ali. Norton fought Ali three times and handed "The Greatest" the second defeat of his career, the result of a jaw-fracturing punch in the first round. Asked in a 1992 interview what he thought he would be most remembered for, Norton replied, "Fighting Ali." Nevertheless, Norton was a key player in the heavyweight wars of the 1960's and 70's. He was an aggressive fighter who could move with a confusing fluidity and who commanded a dangerous repertoire of punches.

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