Ken Norton: A Boxer's Life

The former heavyweight champ dies at age 70.

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/content/dam/betcom/images/2013/09/Sports/09182013-sports-ken-norton.jpgAli Challenges Norton Again - Six months after defeating Ali, Norton and Ali were set for a rematch at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on Sept. 10, 1973. Ali came back strong, as a second defeat could have tarnished his image. Ali beat Norton in a 12-round spilt decision.(Photo: AP Photo/File)

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Celebrating Ken Norton's Life - Heavyweight champion Ken Norton Sr. died Wednesday, due to complications from several strokes. The boxing great was a household name in the ‘70s and became one of few boxers to defeat Muhammad Ali in 1973. In honor of the late athlete, BET.com takes a look at his boxing career. — Dominique Zonyéé(Photo: The Ring Magazine/Getty Images)

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