Frazier vs. Norton - A good spar

[Willow The Wisp]

Yes, Chuvalo retired with an injury. Or if you prefer he quit early when with a cut. That is how it happened.

Or, in more descriptive terms, a blood vessel leading to his eyelid had erupted. "I thought my eyeball had been knocked out." said Chuvalo.

[billeau2]

Frazier vs. Norton - A good spar

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Wow! The camera gives an incredible view. You really see how special Frasier assault was. It almost felt like I was fighting Frazier lol. And Norton was very good with his jab.

This was a real treat to watch.

[QueensburyRules]

I would agree with you that Frazier being pegged as a slow starter. I remember the wags all saying it back in the day.

As to whether or not it was so I can't say.

P.S. Anyone notice that the referee stopped round two too early, letting Frazier get off the ropes when Ali had him at bay?

- - Joe had some early KOs with the right opponents, but if not, he was just warming up.

Which fight do you think Ali had Joe ready to go?

It was just the opposite in the first fight where Joe whooped him pillar to post.

[them_apples]

He is pegged as a slow starter vs. good competition. Read about it. Or watch the films for a change.

Any puncher typically ends his tier 2 and 3 opponents early. Okay, now how many ring ranked opponents did Frazer KO?

He’s slow in comparison to how he finished bouts (much faster near the end). Frazier’s style is based around pressure though - comparatively he’s never slow.

That being said I think Frazier style beats Norton pretty good. Norton won’t box him, he might attempt to - but he’ll do a half way mix between staying inside and attempting to hit him coming in. Too much time for Norton to get hurt, and I don’t see Norton being able to really hurt Joe let alone take him out.

[them_apples]

Or, in more descriptive terms, a blood vessel leading to his eyelid had erupted. "I thought my eyeball had been knocked out." said Chuvalo.

I thought it was his orbital bone that got broken, causing his eye to actually drop in the socket. chuvalo turned his back in pain instinctively.