Larry Holmes vs Ken Norton
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Larry Holmes United States · 1949– 62% · #16 in the world
- Ken Norton United States · 1943–2013 38% · #82 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Larry Holmes over Ken Norton, 62% to 38%. Larry Holmes is #16 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Ken Norton #82; among the 59 from the United States, they are #12 and #44.
The case for each
Larry Holmes: Won the WBC heavyweight title from Norton on a split decision in Las Vegas in June 1978, after one of the great 15th rounds.
Ken Norton: The man who broke Ali's jaw in 1973; he lost the title to Holmes in his first defense.
Side by side
| Larry Holmes | Ken Norton | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #16 | #82 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1949 | 1943 |