I think Frazier would win a hard fought decision. He didn't have the massive power the Shavers, Foreman, or Cooney had that would just completely obliterate Ken with the first clean shot he landed, but he had enough power to shake Ken up through out the entirety of the fight.
I think Joe would be the one backing Norton up and getting the better of him in the exchanges, but Norton would definitely have his share of moments because he could punch very hard too. Tex Cobb said that Norton hit him with a right hand that was as hard as an average Earnie Shavers punch, which is incredibly hard.
Frazier and Norton were both slow starters but their styles would probably force a fast start. It'd be Frazier's hook on the inside vs Norton's body punches/uppercuts on the inside. Frazier would have a slight speed advantage because his hooks were shorter and crisper than Norton's hooks, and Norton would be open for Frazier's hook when he threw the uppercut.
I basically think that Frazier would be simply outslugging Norton enroute to a close, clear decision.
I think Joe would be the one backing Norton up and getting the better of him in the exchanges, but Norton would definitely have his share of moments because he could punch very hard too. Tex Cobb said that Norton hit him with a right hand that was as hard as an average Earnie Shavers punch, which is incredibly hard.
Frazier and Norton were both slow starters but their styles would probably force a fast start. It'd be Frazier's hook on the inside vs Norton's body punches/uppercuts on the inside. Frazier would have a slight speed advantage because his hooks were shorter and crisper than Norton's hooks, and Norton would be open for Frazier's hook when he threw the uppercut.
I basically think that Frazier would be simply outslugging Norton enroute to a close, clear decision.
