Ken Norton gave the 1970's version of Muhammad Ali some problems

[RomanReigns2]

Norton beat him in their first fight. Ali won a close decision. Some people said Norton Sr won the 3rd fight but the judges gave the decision to Ali.

[dan-b]

If you fight frequently enough against top contenders and give them rematches you are more likely to suffer losses.

The once-a-year, "smart business decision" Americans of the modern age minimise that risk.

[RomanReigns2]

If you fight frequently enough against top contenders and give them rematches you are more likely to suffer losses.

The once-a-year, "smart business decision" Americans of the modern age minimise that risk.

Ali also lost to Jimmy Young, but they gave the decision to him.

[Floyd is TBE]

This is partly why I consider Ali the most overrated fighter ever. Norton was nothing special, he's only known for scrambling Ali's brains. Yet Ali is widely considered the "GOAT" despite struggling with a guy who went on to have an unremarkable career.