How did Ken Norton become the WBC heavyweight champion?
Leon Spinks refused to fight him
Won Olympic gold
Defeated the reigning champion
Won a tournament
Answer
Leon Spinks' refusal to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Ken Norton paved the way for Norton to claim the championship. The WBC stripped Spinks of the title due to his reluctance to face Norton, who was the mandatory challenger. As a result, Norton was declared the new WBC heavyweight champion without having to fight Spinks.
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