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Ken Norton vs. Muhammad Ali Trilogy (Part 2)
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In the conclusion of our deep dive into the Ali-Norton trilogy, Mark and Dave head to the newly refurbished Yankee Stadium in September 1976. This 15-round championship battle took place against the backdrop of a "burning" Bronx, where the atmosphere outside the ring was as volatile as the action inside.
They discuss the controversial unanimous decision that went Ali’s way—a result that left Norton visibly devastated and many ringside observers…
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