Quotes from Ken Norton

Ali had a break that was an inch and a half long, and you keep getting hit as hard and as much as I hit Ali, the pain would take over and you would pass out.

Hitting Ali in the body or on the arms was like hitting a piece of cement.

I lost my edge for boxing, I didn't put as much into it as I did before. I didn't run as far. I didn't train as hard. I didn't eat correctly. I started drinking a little bit every now and then.

When I talk to youngsters today, especially those involved in athletics, I tell them to get their education first.

Whatever you do in your life, always go the distance.

Of all the titles that I've been privileged to have, the title of 'dad' has always been the best.

Age is a state of mind.