Ken Norton Quotes

United States, Boxer
August 9, 1943 – September, 18, 2013.

Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. (August 9, 1943 – September 18, 2013) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1967 to 1981, and held the WBC heavyweight title in 1978.

When I talk to youngsters today, especially those involved in athletics, I tell them to get their education first.

Ken Norton
- Today
- Education
I lost my edge for boxing, I didn't put as much into it as I did before. I didn't run as far. I didn't train as hard. I didn't eat correctly. I started drinking a little bit every now and then.

Ken Norton
- Lost
- Drinking
- Boxing

Ali had a break that was an inch and a half long, and you keep getting hit as hard and as much as I hit Ali, the pain would take over and you would pass out.

Ken Norton
- Long
- Pain
Hitting Ali in the body or on the arms was like hitting a piece of cement.

Ken Norton