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Muhammad Ali vs. Ken Norton

The Fight
DateMarch 31, 1973
VenueSan Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, California
Title(s) on the lineNABF heavyweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer United States Muhammad Ali United States Ken Norton
Nickname "The Greatest" "The Black Hercules"
Hometown Louisville, Kentucky San Diego, California
Purse $210,000 $50,000
Pre-fight record 41–1 (31 KO) 29–1 (23 KO)
Age 31 years, 2 months 29 years, 7 months
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 221 lb (100 kg) 210 lb (95 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition NABF heavyweight Champion WBA/WBC
No. 6 Ranked Heavyweight
Result
Norton wins via 15-round split decision (7-4, 5-4, 5-6)

Muhammad Ali vs. Ken Norton, billed as The Fight, was a professional boxing match contested on March 31, 1973, for the NABF heavyweight championship.[1]

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