Who was Muhammad Alis greatest opponent?
A lot of people will say Joe Frazier, but I would have to go with Ken Norton. Ali beat Frazier twice without controversy (yes, the second fight was close, but not that close). Norton had that “crab style” defense that gave Ali a lot of problems. And I truly do believe that he was robbed against Ali in their third fight. Look at their reactions when the fight ends- Norton looked right at Ali and yelled something to the extent of “I wooped you tonight!” and Ali just turned away and walked to his corner with his head down and no celebration- he had the look of a beaten man. Norton on the other hand was picked up by his cornermen because everyone knew that he won the fight. The judges, however disagreed and gave Ali the split decision. Add to the fact that Norton broke Ali’s jaw in their first fight and I would definately give him the honor of being Ali’s toughest opponent. In my eyes, Norton won their trilogy 2-1. Another tough opponent for Ali- Jimmy Young. Everyone you ask who’s seen th
