NORTON, KEN SIGNED WIRE PHOTO (WEIGHING IN WITH MUHAMMAD ALI)

Ken Norton was born on August 9, 1943 in Jacksonville, Illinois. He won the NABF Heavyweight Title from Muhammad Ali on March 31, 1973 and then lost it to him on September 10 of that same year. He retired after losing to Gerry Cooney on May 11, 1981 with a final record of 42-7-1 with 33 KO's. Offered here is a Ken Norton signed wire action photograph from his fight with Muhammad Ali depicting the two weighing in for their 1973 bout in Los Angeles.
This is an original UPI wire photo. Bold, clear image. Boldly signed in blue sharpie by Ken Norton. Not creased or torn. Soiled on bottom border. Sides appear trimmed. 7 3/4" x 9 1/2."