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Before he appeared on the big screen, Norton had already shocked the world by defeating Muhamad Ali in 1973, breaking Ali’s jaw in the process. They fought a rematch six months later and Ali scored a split decision win. They were 1-1. It would be three years before they met again and Ali again won the decision. This time it was unanimous. But all the fights were close.
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