Ken Norton Net Worth, Career, Biography, Facts, Age, Life Story

Ken Norton was a retired professional boxer who has a net worth of $5 million dollars. Ken Norton was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, and excelled in athletics while in high school. He was an All-State selection in football, and competed in eight different track and field events his senior year, taking 1st in seven of them.

The “Ken Norton Rule”, was subsequently implemented for all Illinois track and field teams. It limited the number of track and field events in which a student athlete could participate to four. He started boxing in the early 60s while he was in the United States Marine Corp, and went on to win three All-Marine Heavyweight titles. He turned professional after completing his service in 1967. He went on to fight 50 bouts over the course of his professional career, winning 42 of them. 33 of his wins were via knockout. He is most widely remembered for being one of only two boxers to defeat Muhammad Ali during his prime. He broke Ali’s jaw in the 12th round of their fight in March 1973. They fought twice more. He lost both fights, though the third bout is still widely debated. He passed away September 18, 2013.

Net Worth:$5 Million
Date of Birth:Aug 9, 1943 – Sep 18, 2013 (70 years old)
Gender:Male
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Profession:Professional Boxer, Sports commentator, Actor
Nationality:United States of America