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Former Heavyweight Boxer Ken Norton Sr. Passes Away at 70
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Ken Norton Sr., an International Boxing Hall of Famer who is recognized by pundits as one of the greatest heavyweights in the sport's history, died Wednesday after a long battle with congestive heart failure.
He was 70 years old.
Norton, whose professional boxing career spanned three decades, died at an Arizona hospital where he had been undergoing rehabilitation due to complications stemming from a stroke, according to the Los Angeles Times' Claire Noland. Norton had previously overcome two strokes, a heart attack, quadruple bypass surgery and prostate cancer.
Upon hearing of Norton's passing, many in the sports community reached out to offer their condolences:
The former heavyweight champ is perhaps best known by boxing fans for his trilogy of fights against Muhammad Ali in 1973 and 1976. In the first bout between the two men, held at the San Diego Sports Arena, Norton shocked the world by defeating Ali in a split-decision and breaking his jaw in the process.
Ali would get revenge with controversial victories in their next two fights—one later in 1973 and the other in 1976—but Norton's victory over Ali in their first fight made him a star. He parlayed that notoriety into a fight against George Foreman in 1974, and a title win over Jerry Quarry in 1975 when Ali had vacated the strap.
Though Norton would lose the belt back to Ali in 1976, he would be awarded the WBC championship a year later. Larry Holmes defeated a declining Norton in 1978, ending a championship run that had lasted parts of five years.
Inside the sport of boxing, Norton is well-known for popularizing the cross-armed defense. Rarely seen before Norton employed the tactic to success early in his career—most notably against Ali—multiple other heavyweights began adopting it.
Norton, though, had perfected the craft. Where other fighters who used cross-armed protection often struggled with counterpunching, Norton's hands were quick enough that he rarely had that problem. He finished with a career record of 42-7-1 with 33 knockout victories. His last fight came in 1981, when he was knocked out by Gerry Cooney at Madison Square Garden.
After Norton's boxing career, he worked in the entertainment industry as an actor and commentator. He appeared in television shows like The A-Team and Knight Rider during the 1980s.
Norton is survived by his two sons, one of which is former NFL linebacker Ken Norton Jr., who won three Super Bowls over his 13-year career with the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. Norton Jr. is currently the linebackers coach for the Seattle Seahawks.
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Mike Tyson Isn't Just About Boxing‏
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Being Mike Tyson
Isn't Just About Boxing
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (September 18, 2013) — Since the much-anticipated launching of Iron Mike Productions last month, Hall of Famer and living legend "Iron" Mike Tyson has had a string of major media appearances, granting interviews to Fox Sports Live, Extra, the Today Show, and Conan O'Brien, where he spoke about his upcoming show, "Being Mike Tyson," as well as the current state of boxing. His recent return to the ring as a boxing promoter with Iron Mike Productions has also given him a lot to talk about, like the National Football League and which teams he believes are heading to the Super Bowl.Most boxing fans also enjoy watching football because of the inherent action and physicality of the two sports. They may remember the stencil art done by artist Joe Lurato a few years back of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady for a segment titled, "Quarterbacks of the Decade." Lurato's artwork has been featured on NFL broadcasts and Tyson has kept his eyes out for it because, in addition to being passionate about sports, Mike and his Iron Mike Productions business partner, Garry Jonas, are also passionate about art."Not only is this unique artwork beautiful," Tyson said, "it is also inspirational for our fighters as they train in the Iron Mike gym. Our goal is to give all our fighters everything they need to be their very best, physically and mentally, and this serves as another example of Iron Mike Productions' commitment to excellence on their behalf."
Tyson and Jonas, CEO of Iron Mike Productions, immediately thought of Lurato when they were building their state-of-the-art training facility in Deerfield Beach, Florida. They commissioned both Lurato and fellow New York stencil artist, Logan Hicks, to create amazing, larger-than life wall murals to inspire and provoke their fighters, capturing the range of emotions that happen inside the ring."The photo-realistic images have depth and move with the eye," Jonas explained. "They follow the fighters throughout the space, inspiring them and reminding them of why they are here and what they are training for."
Using layers of hand-cut paper, spray paint and stencils, both artists worked round-the-clock over one weekend to create an energized series of mixed-medium murals that echo the raw dynamism of the Iron Mike gym and capture the hope, struggle and desire that are at the heart of every fighter here.
The artists deliberately incorporated elements of urban street art to make the murals both visceral and refined to directly reflect the raw, gritty talent each of the fighters started with as they work to refine their skills and transform themselves into champions.Lurato's work has also been featured on ESPN as part of the "Art of Basketball" project, created by Billi Kid and Public Works Department, an organization that promotes street and graffiti artists and their work. Licensed by the NBA, the organization features a growing collection of NBA-themed original street artwork that tours the country. Lurato's contribution focused on the 2012 championship-winning Miami Heat.
To learn more about Joe Lurato and Logan Hicks, check out their work at joeiurato.com and loganhicks.com.
Iron Mike Productions, previously Acquinity Sports, is a boxing promotion company co-founded and led by CEO Garry Jonas. It is a partnership with Hall of Famer Mike Tyson committed to changing traditional boxing promotion by advocating for its fighters' successes inside the ring and out, throughout their professional careers and into retirement.
For additional information go online at www.IronMikeProductions.com.CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, Iron Mike Productions, 978.664,4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Jo Mignano, Mike Tyson's publicist, jmignano@kruppnyc.com
ARTISTS AT PLAY (L-R): Joe Lurato & Logan Hicks
Iron Mike Productions, previously Acquinity Sports, is a boxing promotion company co-founded and led by Acquinity Interactive CEO Garry Jonas. It is a partnership with Hall of Famer Mike Tyson committed to changing traditional boxing promotion by advocating for its fighters' successes inside the ring and out, throughout their professional careers and into retirement.
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Muhammad Ali 70th Birthday Extreme Collage
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Injured elbow slows down boxing king Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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Pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather said he dislocated his left elbow in the middle of his majority decision over previously unbeaten Saul Alvarez.
The 36-year-old Mayweather earned a record $41 million purse Saturday for a dominating 12-round victory in which he claimed Alvarez's World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association super welterweight belts.
"I could have used more combinations down the stretch. I think I dislocated my elbow," said Mayweather during the post-fight news conference.
Mayweather said that for rounds six and seven he couldn't use his jab because of the suspected dislocated elbow, although round seven still turned out to be one of his strongest of the fight.
"My arm was hurting, and I wanted to stop using my jab and just paw with it," Mayweather said.
Doctors were expected to examine the elbow this week.
He used his superior hand speed to keep Alvarez at bay, but Mayweather still only managed to win the fight on two of the three judge's scorecards.
Judge CJ Ross surprisingly scored it a draw, 114-114. The other two judges, Craig Metcalfe (117-111) and Dave Moretti (116-112) had Mayweather winning in a breeze.
Ross surprised many by giving six rounds to Alvarez. She is also one of two judges who scored a win for Timothy Bradley over Manny Pacquiao last year.
Mayweather criticized Ross after the fight.
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Saul Alvarez (R) throws a right at Floyd Mayweather during their WBC/WBA super welterweight fight at …
"I think it is a woman, and she could be older," said Mayweather.
Mayweather was fighting for just the second time since being released from prison after serving a sentence for assaulting the mother of his children.
Mayweather gave away 13 years in age and 15 pounds to the younger and stronger Alvarez.
The Mexican fighter tipped the scales at Friday's weigh in right on the 152-pound catch weight. But by the time he entered the ring, Alvarez had ballooned to 165, 13 pounds heavier than he was at the weigh in. It was also 10 pounds heavier than the weight he had been sparring at in the week leading up to the fight.
The added weight made him look slow and awkward in the ring as he suffered the first loss of his career.
Boxer Floyd Mayweather celebrates his majority decision victory over Saul Alvarez after their WBC/WB …
This was the second fight in Mayweather's six-bout, 30-month contract with Showtime that could pay him more than $200 million.
Saturday's fight marked the first time since 2007 that he has fought twice in a calendar year, and Mayweather said he plans to repeat that schedule in 2014 and 2015 by fighting in May and September.
Mayweather repeated several times after the fight that he is counting down the months until retirement, and he believes he will stop boxing sometime in 2015.
"I only got 24 months left," he said.
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Floyd Mayweather News about his next fight against Khan in the UK
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Floyd Mayweather and the 25 Most Popular Boxers of All Time
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Floyd Mayweather is just one of many popular boxers who have emerged from the sport. Through various routes—some through the ring, some outside it or a combination of both—these boxers connect with the people.
Whether they make people hate them or love them dearly, they make people care about what they do and how they do it and that is what matters most.
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