Floyd Mayweather believes one legend beat Muhammad Ali on three separate occasions.
‘Money’ and ‘The Greatest’ are two of the best competitors to have ever laced up the gloves.
Ali once brawled with Joe Frazier during an interview, showcasing his showmanship, while also producing breathtaking performances against ‘Smokin’ and George Foreman to prove he could walk the walk as well as talk the talk.
However, his countryman is adamant that there’s one boxer that he didn’t truly deserve to beat.
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Muhammad Ali fought Ken Norton three times.
‘The Jawbreaker’ won the first outing via split decision. ‘The Louisville Lip’ then bounced back with a split decision win of his own in the second bout, before settling the rivalry with a unanimous decision win in the third clash.
However, Floyd Mayweather is adamant that the man considered by many to be the best boxer ever, lost on every single occasion.
In an interview with Club Shay Shay, in 2020, he claimed: “Ken Norton really beat Ali all three times, go back and look at the fights.”
Mayweather and Ali were both incredibly talented operators.
The pair both mesmerized fans with their remarkable defensive skills.
However, while both were renowned trash talkers, in the eyes of one boxing personality, they’re not remotely similar figures.
A Hall of Famer explained what separated Mayweather and Ali.
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