Q & A with Terry Norris

Through out the 90’s one of the best fighters in the World Pound for Pound was “Terrible” Terry Norris. He finished with a record of 47-9(31) and was a career Light Middleweight winning the WBC & IBF titles in his twelve year career. Norris now 43, still keeps in shape and keeps himself busy with various activity’s. Here what Norris had to say on a variety of subjects.

Hello Terry, welcome to 15rounds.com

Thanks for having me!

Anson Wainwright – Firstly how are thing’s? It’s been 12 years this November since retired what have you done with your time?

Terry Norris – Well I’ve just been relaxing, enjoying life.

Anson Wainwright – Do you still get fight fans recognise you and come over and have chat with you?

Terry Norris – People still recognize me when I’m out. Its nice to be remembered. I always take the time to talk with them. People also often mistake me for Keenan Wayens. Haha!

Anson Wainwright – Are you involved in any capacity in Boxing these days?

Terry Norris – Yes! I am currently just excepted an offer from the WBF to be Regional Supervisor for California. I’m training a few fighters and celebrities in my home gym in L.A doing some private boxing sessions. I’m also putting together a Youth Boxing Program for summer and after school. I’m forming my own boxing team/club. My wife and I have founded “The Final Fight” a foundation for Pro Boxers new and retired. We will provide resources such as financial advice, medical, housing etc. As you may know there are a lot of fallen Champs. I feel its time the real truth be told about what’s going on with them. We will use our foundation to also work towards the formation of a UNION for pro-boxers. We are doing a Reality Show and Documentary about it Called “The Lady and The Champ” this will also be the Title of my book.

Anson Wainwright – You had a really good career winning the WBC Light Middleweight crown three times and the IBF title once. You also fought a who’s who of 154 pounders. What was your proudest moment in Boxing?

Terry Norris – I have to say it was winning my first world title.

Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about how you first became interested in Boxing and the path you took until you eventually turned pro?

Terry Norris – My mom was the one to push me to start boxing to get me off of the streets. My dad was training my brother at the time. I spared a lot with my brother. I fought 290 amateur fights

Anson Wainwright – Who would you say was the best fighter you ever shared the ring with?

Terry Norris – Ray is by far the best I have shared the ring with. Amazing man and friend till this day.

Anson Wainwright – You were a career Light Middleweight, how come you never moved up to Middleweight?

Terry Norris – My physical condition was and still is amazing. I sometimes can’t believe it myself. I never fought Middleweight because I could never gain the required weight.

Anson Wainwright – Was there ever a fighter who you wish you could of fought, going back i remember reading in the press that about you fighting Trinidad, Whitaker and even Chavez. How close did any of those fights come to being made?

Terry Norris – Well I would have liked to fight all of them. But the Trinidad fight was inked. I actually still have the contracts signed by Don King and Trinidad. I’m going to frame it and hang it in my gym.

Anson Wainwright – Through out your Boxing career you must of seen or been involved in some amazing things. Do you have a story that you could share with us?

Amazing story? Wow, I have so many. Hard to pick one. Hahaha!

Anson Wainwright – How is your brother Orlin doing these days? What’s he upto?

Terry Norris – My brother is good. Living the family life.

Anson Wainwright – You fought for much of your career for Don King, how did you find working with him?

Terry Norris – Don king? No comment.

Anson Wainwright – What fighters today would you of liked to of fought and how do you think it would of gone had you fough them?

Terry Norris – Fighters today? Well I’m a true warrior I would fight them all! But Floyd, yea I would have beat. To strong and fast for him.

Thanks for your time “Terrible” Terry

Anson Wainwright
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