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Round 10 Commentary

Viruet motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10.
Eddie Futch knows Norton lost that last round, but he took the positive approach between rounds.
Oh mercy! Liston pummels Norton, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut!
Norton was staggered by those punches!
Liston fires away but finds nothing but air.
Norton connects with a solid hook!
Liston works his way in and leans on Norton.
Liston buries a punch into Norton's ribs.
Liston landed a sharp combination that rocked Norton back on his heels!
Norton is trying to regroup after those punches …
A big uppercut from Liston lands with serious impact!
Norton was rattled by that shot and he is hurt!
Liston has Norton trapped in the left neutral corner...
And Norton goes down!! He walked right into a wicked combination from Liston!!
Referee Viruet starts counting ...
Norton tries to clear his head as Viruet reaches the count of 7.
At 9, Norton finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical!
Viruet wipes off Norton's gloves and waves the fighters together ...
Oh and Norton hits the deck again after a huge hook by Liston!
Viruet moves into position over Norton and begins the count …
Norton is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 8.
10!
Put a fork in him as Norton is finished!!!
It's over with Sonny Liston winning by KO in the 10th round!

Here's Bob Alexander with the call ...

Ladies and gentlemen! The end comes at 2:31 of round 10 ...

The winner by knockout ... and still undefeated … Sonny Liston!

Sonny Liston - Record: 6-0-0 (3) & Ken Norton - Record: 2-3-1 (2)