Athletes born on August 9

Take a focused look at the athletes born on August 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1945 Ken Norton

  Ken Norton was an American professional boxer notable for his powerful style and for defeating Muhammad Ali in 1973. He became the WBC world heavyweight champion in 1978 and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. [bio]