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Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton III

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Muhammad Ali versus Ken Norton III was a heavyweight championship fight held at Yankee Stadium in New York on 28 September 1976. Ali retained the WBA and WBC titles by unanimous decision after fifteen rounds, completing a trilogy in which each boxer had previously won once. The verdict remains disputed because many ringside observers believed Norton's pressure and cleaner work had earned him the decision.

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When and where did the third Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton fight take place?

The third and final fight between Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton took place on September 28, 1976. The heavyweight championship bout was held at Yankee Stadium in New York City.

Who won the Ali vs Norton III boxing match?

Muhammad Ali won the third fight against Ken Norton by a unanimous decision. Ali retained his WBA and WBC heavyweight titles after successfully completing the grueling fifteen-round contest.

What was the significance of the Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton trilogy?

The trilogy is famous because each boxer had won one of the previous two fights, making this 1976 match the highly anticipated tiebreaker. The third fight was extremely close and controversial, with many boxing historians and analysts believing Ken Norton actually deserved the decision.

What titles were on the line during Ali vs Norton III?

Both the WBA (World Boxing Association) and WBC (World Boxing Council) heavyweight championships were on the line. Muhammad Ali successfully defended both titles in this final encounter of their legendary trilogy.

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