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My Take
Ken Norton belongs to boxing's golden heavyweight era, and I hold him in real esteem. At 191 cm he was the man who famously broke Ali's jaw, claimed the WBC world title, and earned a place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Those are not the credentials of a mere contender. What I find compelling is that he stepped off the canvas and into acting, proving a fighter's discipline could translate to a second craft. He passed in 2013, but the fighters who lit up that division still feel mythic to me. Norton built history with his fists, and that legacy endures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ken Norton
- Name (Japanese)
- ケン・ノートン
- Reading
- けん・のーとん
- Born
- August 9, 1943 – September 18, 2013
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Jacksonville, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer / actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Truman State University
Awards & achievements
- 1992 International Boxing Hall of Fame
- WBC World Heavyweight Champion
- 1977 Sugar Ray Robinson Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ken Norton born?
August 9, 1943 – September 18, 2013.
Where is Ken Norton from?
Ken Norton is from Jacksonville, Illinois, United States.
What does Ken Norton do?
Ken Norton works as boxer, actor, television actor, film actor.
How tall is Ken Norton?
Ken Norton is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.