Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Jun 2, 2019 6:48:02 GMT -5
In a week it will be 41 years since Ken Norton lost his last world title, the WBC Heavyweight Title To Larry Holmes. However, perhaps Norton’s greatest fame was being only the second man ever to defeat Muhammad Ali. He was also one of only three men to beat Ali while Ali was still competitive as the last two fights of his career were real freak shows only held to cash in on Ali’s fame as it became clear he could no longer go.
Aside from boxing Norton also had a pretty wild career in acting. He appeared in the 1975 exploitation classic Mandingo, starred in the less notable exploitation film Drum as the title character, and even had a role in Norm MacDonald’s Dirty Work.
Sadly, he passed away nearly six years ago.
He is not related to Scott Norton.
Aside from boxing Norton also had a pretty wild career in acting. He appeared in the 1975 exploitation classic Mandingo, starred in the less notable exploitation film Drum as the title character, and even had a role in Norm MacDonald’s Dirty Work.
Sadly, he passed away nearly six years ago.
He is not related to Scott Norton.
