Chuck Norris Remembers Bruce Lee

By Duane Lester - April 1, 2008 - 44 Comments -

Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee Chuck Norris says people want to know one thing – could he have beaten Bruce Lee:

Many have opined about the answer. Some even indicted what I haven’t said. For example, contrary to the Toronto Star’s recent report, I have not admitted that I “would be no match for Lee in a real fight.”

The truth is Lee was a formidable opponent with a chiseled physique and technique. I totally enjoyed sparring and just spending time with him. He was as charismatic and friendly in the ring and at home as he was on film. His confidence and wit were dazzling and sometimes even debilitating to others — saying things to others, such as: “A fight is not won by one punch or kick. Either learn to endure or hire a bodyguard.”

Lee was lightning fast, very agile and incredibly strong for his size. He was also a master marketer — a fact demonstrated by his ability to talk the world karate champion at the time (me) into being defeated on-screen!

However, many today don’t realize he never competed professionally. If he had, I believe he would have been a world champion.

Blah, blah, blah…answer the question, Chuck:

So, would I have beaten Bruce Lee in a real competition or not? You’ll forgive me for answering with another Bruce-ism: “Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory.”

Chuck has a really good column over at Townhall.com. I especially enjoyed reading this one. Nice work, Chuck.

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Shawn Michael

Yes. Bruce punshed vic moore 8 times and he was not able to block the punsh. you can see it on youtube and his frustration about it. Vic Moore beat joe lewis chuck norris and mike stone in the 60s. A competition guy. Bruce , would win very easy vs joe lewis mike stone and chuck.Bruce lee was 2 fast 4 all of them. And he had the power to knock them out with his size. And deep inside of Chuck Norris i think he knows he would lose. but its the heart of a champion to say:we will never know. U know chuck. i think its very sad to say he would be a champion. look at vic moore who defeated you chuck and tell me again you have a chance vs lee in a real fight? i think nobody had. Be glad chuck you was able to be a friend of bruce because without lee nobody would be interested so much in you or yip man or wong shun leung and all the other guys. only because of bruce lee the people are interested in guys like you chuck.

chonomey

Very true. Lee was the best martial art ever exist, even today.

Shawn Michael

Yes. Bruce punshed vic moore 8 times and he was not able to block the punsh. you can see it on youtube and his frustration about it. Vic Moore beat joe lewis chuck norris and mike stone in the 60s. A competition guy. Bruce , would win very easy vs joe lewis mike stone and chuck.Bruce lee was 2 fast 4 all of them. And he had the power to knock them out with his size. And deep inside of Chuck Norris i think he knows he would lose. but its the heart of a champion to say:we will never know. U know chuck. i think its very sad to say he would be a champion. look at vic moore who defeated you chuck and tell me again you have a chance vs lee in a real fight? i think nobody had. Be glad chuck you was able to be a friend of bruce because without lee nobody would be interested so much in you or yip man or wong shun leung and all the other guys. only because of bruce lee the people are interested in guys like you chuck.

chonomey

Very true. Lee was the best martial art ever exist, even today.

Shawn Michael

Yes. Bruce punshed vic moore 8 times and he was not able to block the punsh. you can see it on youtube and his frustration about it. Vic Moore beat joe lewis chuck norris and mike stone in the 60s. A competition guy. Bruce , would win very easy vs joe lewis mike stone and chuck.Bruce lee was 2 fast 4 all of them. And he had the power to knock them out with his size. And deep inside of Chuck Norris i think he knows he would lose. but its the heart of a champion to say:we will never know. U know chuck. i think its very sad to say he would be a champion. look at vic moore who defeated you chuck and tell me again you have a chance vs lee in a real fight? i think nobody had. Be glad chuck you was able to be a friend of bruce because without lee nobody would be interested so much in you or yip man or wong shun leung and all the other guys. only because of bruce lee the people are interested in guys like you chuck.

chonomey

Very true. Lee was the best martial art ever exist, even today.

Friend

So, would I have beaten Bruce Lee in a real competition or not? You’ll forgive me for answering with another Bruce-ism: “Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory.”
as BRUCE LEE SAD Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory
SO Bruce Lee dont need to be champion or other glory HE IS BRUCE LEE!
YES BRUCE LEE KICK CHUCK NORRIS ASS:) BUT BRUCE LEE DONT NEED IT
BECAUSE HE WAS A FRIENS OF CHUCK NORRIS
IN GOD EYES WE ARE ALL THE SAME THAT BRUCE LEE WAS TRYING TO SAY EVERYTIME!
WE ARE ALL SRONGEST,AND WEAKEST AT THE SAME TIME!
Friend

So, would I have beaten Bruce Lee in a real competition or not? You’ll forgive me for answering with another Bruce-ism: “Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory.”
as BRUCE LEE SAD Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory
SO Bruce Lee dont need to be champion or other glory HE IS BRUCE LEE!
YES BRUCE LEE KICK CHUCK NORRIS ASS:) BUT BRUCE LEE DONT NEED IT
BECAUSE HE WAS A FRIENS OF CHUCK NORRIS
IN GOD EYES WE ARE ALL THE SAME THAT BRUCE LEE WAS TRYING TO SAY EVERYTIME!
WE ARE ALL SRONGEST,AND WEAKEST AT THE SAME TIME!
Friend

So, would I have beaten Bruce Lee in a real competition or not? You’ll forgive me for answering with another Bruce-ism: “Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory.”
as BRUCE LEE SAD Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory
SO Bruce Lee dont need to be champion or other glory HE IS BRUCE LEE!
YES BRUCE LEE KICK CHUCK NORRIS ASS:) BUT BRUCE LEE DONT NEED IT
BECAUSE HE WAS A FRIENS OF CHUCK NORRIS
IN GOD EYES WE ARE ALL THE SAME THAT BRUCE LEE WAS TRYING TO SAY EVERYTIME!
WE ARE ALL SRONGEST,AND WEAKEST AT THE SAME TIME!
nathaniel downard

hey,
that was a good thang shawn micheals said bout bruce lee and he was a very good fighter
nathaniel downard

hey,
that was a good thang shawn micheals said bout bruce lee and he was a very good fighter
nathaniel downard

hey,
that was a good thang shawn micheals said bout bruce lee and he was a very good fighter
Joe B

Although I am a huge Bruce Lee fan, the video of Bruce Lee and Vic Moore means nothing. Reaction is always slower than action. Not to take anything away from Lee. Bruce Lee was lightning fast in anyones book. Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee had a friendship and it is juvenile to make Norris say something that is unproven and unknowable. In never competing professionally, Bruce had the advantage of never having to prove himself in competition. Norris should be given the credit that he earned. Bruce Lee would agree. Don’t make a rivalry were none exists.

Scott LIttles

Bruce might not have fought in competitions in the U.S. but he did in highschool in China. Also Bruce grew up in street fights and after he became famous he was challenged on a weekly basis. He was a real fighter not a wannabe fighter that has a referee so no one gets hurt.

Joe B

Although I am a huge Bruce Lee fan, the video of Bruce Lee and Vic Moore means nothing. Reaction is always slower than action. Not to take anything away from Lee. Bruce Lee was lightning fast in anyones book. Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee had a friendship and it is juvenile to make Norris say something that is unproven and unknowable. In never competing professionally, Bruce had the advantage of never having to prove himself in competition. Norris should be given the credit that he earned. Bruce Lee would agree. Don’t make a rivalry were none exists.

Scott LIttles

Bruce might not have fought in competitions in the U.S. but he did in highschool in China. Also Bruce grew up in street fights and after he became famous he was challenged on a weekly basis. He was a real fighter not a wannabe fighter that has a referee so no one gets hurt.

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There where young (rip to bruce lee :( )

Bruce Lee say a time that he likes Chuck Norris because he was the only that not fall down when there was fighting
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There where young (rip to bruce lee :( )

Bruce Lee say a time that he likes Chuck Norris because he was the only that not fall down when there was fighting
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Eric Shoemaker

I really don’t believe Chuck Norris could have defeated Bruce Lee in a real fight. That said, however, it doesn’t take anything away from Chuck Norris’s accomplishments.
Eric Shoemaker

I really don’t believe Chuck Norris could have defeated Bruce Lee in a real fight. That said, however, it doesn’t take anything away from Chuck Norris’s accomplishments.
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Bill

Bruce Lee could never defeat Chuck Norris in sanctioned tournament in matter of fact that would not happened because of the size difference. But if it did Chuck Norris would win easily. Chuck Norris was probably over 40 to 50 lbs heavier and 1/2 foot taller. That would be like asking could Sugar Ray Leonard beat Muhammed Ali. LOL. I think if Chuck Norris was the same weight as Bruce Lee 135 lbs then Bruce Lee would have used Chuck as a mop to clean the dust off the floor. When I was younger I thought Bruce Lee would beat Chuck Norris also, but being older and knowing movies makes people bigger, stronger and better is just fantasy.
Bill

Bruce Lee could never defeat Chuck Norris in sanctioned tournament in matter of fact that would not happened because of the size difference. But if it did Chuck Norris would win easily. Chuck Norris was probably over 40 to 50 lbs heavier and 1/2 foot taller. That would be like asking could Sugar Ray Leonard beat Muhammed Ali. LOL. I think if Chuck Norris was the same weight as Bruce Lee 135 lbs then Bruce Lee would have used Chuck as a mop to clean the dust off the floor. When I was younger I thought Bruce Lee would beat Chuck Norris also, but being older and knowing movies makes people bigger, stronger and better is just fantasy.
plansmaker

LETS LOOK AT THE FACTS SHALL WE?
Bruce Lee been honored as "Father of MMA"
Bruce the student of all Martial Arts
Bruce the teacher of Jeet Kun Do
Bruce the Philosopher of Martial Arts in everyday living.
Bruce the body builder for health and fitness.
Bruce who almost single handly brings Asian Martial Arts to the World.
Bruce the inventer of new fight system and techniques.
Bruce the magnetic actor on silver screen.
Bruce the known street fighter in HK (no holds barred).
Bruce the loving dad and protective husband and family guy
Bruce the loved by his friends of Muhammed Ali, Steve McQueen and Chuck Norris & Kareem Jabbar, Sugar Ray Leonard.
Bruce who inspired the likes of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Tony jaa, J. Van Damme, Karate Kid movie and millions of fans around the world.
Bruce Lee is bigger than ever since his untimly death at age of 32. His JKD is must training im many military around the world.

Can Check Norris say the same???
plansmaker

LETS LOOK AT THE FACTS SHALL WE?
Bruce Lee been honored as "Father of MMA"
Bruce the student of all Martial Arts
Bruce the teacher of Jeet Kun Do
Bruce the Philosopher of Martial Arts in everyday living.
Bruce the body builder for health and fitness.
Bruce who almost single handly brings Asian Martial Arts to the World.
Bruce the inventer of new fight system and techniques.
Bruce the magnetic actor on silver screen.
Bruce the known street fighter in HK (no holds barred).
Bruce the loving dad and protective husband and family guy
Bruce the loved by his friends of Muhammed Ali, Steve McQueen and Chuck Norris & Kareem Jabbar, Sugar Ray Leonard.
Bruce who inspired the likes of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Tony jaa, J. Van Damme, Karate Kid movie and millions of fans around the world.
Bruce Lee is bigger than ever since his untimly death at age of 32. His JKD is must training im many military around the world.

Can Check Norris say the same???
plansmaker

I mean no respect of Chuck Norris.
Chuck is a Martial Arts Icon, 6 times undefeated Karate Champion and a popular actor with success with TV series and scores of action movies to his credit.
However, Bruce Lee's influence is much greater beyond his Kung Fu/ Martial Arts skills and acting achivements. There are statues of Bruce Lee's likeness from Asia to Europe. This is a true testiment of Bruce Lee's influenece and immortality…Bruce Lee is a symbol…that stands against injustice worldwide.
plansmaker

I mean no respect of Chuck Norris.
Chuck is a Martial Arts Icon, 6 times undefeated Karate Champion and a popular actor with success with TV series and scores of action movies to his credit.
However, Bruce Lee's influence is much greater beyond his Kung Fu/ Martial Arts skills and acting achivements. There are statues of Bruce Lee's likeness from Asia to Europe. This is a true testiment of Bruce Lee's influenece and immortality…Bruce Lee is a symbol…that stands against injustice worldwide.
Sifu

Bruce was a street fighter do not forget. A guy who weighs 220 can throw and punch a 140 scrawny man around like a rag doll. But in the real streets if that 140 lb pound has fight in him and can punch and kick, stick and move, throw dirty elbows and groin kicks, shin kicks and even head butts effectively, not all in that order then it's even steven!!! I've seen it and done it!! A good bar room, street brawler can attest to this.

manmansdaddy

true that true that i have seen that in the streets of north philly old school guy name charlie atwell thats all he did street fight watch him fight 3 brothers one after another he won that shit was legiondary about 150 lbs pure nasty mf'r got on crack lost all that shit some guy from the prodjects name do dah tor him a new ass he lost to charlie about 5 or more time before the drugs he won the title before he got on drugs ; he keeped strong arming the young drug deallers one young boy had enough of it shot that ass up something nice

Mrandall

dude please learn the english language before commenting

Sifu

Bruce was a street fighter do not forget. A guy who weighs 220 can throw and punch a 140 scrawny man around like a rag doll. But in the real streets if that 140 lb pound has fight in him and can punch and kick, stick and move, throw dirty elbows and groin kicks, shin kicks and even head butts effectively, not all in that order then it's even steven!!! I've seen it and done it!! A good bar room, street brawler can attest to this.

manmansdaddy

true that true that i have seen that in the streets of north philly old school guy name charlie atwell thats all he did street fight watch him fight 3 brothers one after another he won that shit was legiondary about 150 lbs pure nasty mf'r got on crack lost all that shit some guy from the prodjects name do dah tor him a new ass he lost to charlie about 5 or more time before the drugs he won the title before he got on drugs ; he keeped strong arming the young drug deallers one young boy had enough of it shot that ass up something nice

joe

sorry chuck, you have said it yourself, bruce was faster,and stronger and we all know you were a private student of his. and since he mastered so many styles in a short amount of time I think he was a smarter fighter then you ! way to go beating around the bush, there has been some great masters in the world that never competed. doesnt many they cant win, superman had kryptonite, you had bruce. I am a fan of yours believe it or not, I just want to here my idols be truthfull. man up and give your frined the respect he deserves !!!!! he would have beat you in the ring and killed you in the street

manmansdaddy

damn you killed it

joe

sorry chuck, you have said it yourself, bruce was faster,and stronger and we all know you were a private student of his. and since he mastered so many styles in a short amount of time I think he was a smarter fighter then you ! way to go beating around the bush, there has been some great masters in the world that never competed. doesnt many they cant win, superman had kryptonite, you had bruce. I am a fan of yours believe it or not, I just want to here my idols be truthfull. man up and give your frined the respect he deserves !!!!! he would have beat you in the ring and killed you in the street

manmansdaddy

damn you killed it

robert

All is i can say if bruce was still alive and chuck and him had a fight it would be a bloody beauty.
robert

All is i can say if bruce was still alive and chuck and him had a fight it would be a bloody beauty.
MevilRyno

Bruce Lee did fight Chuck…. Idiot.
Sonny Crockett

Bruce actually DID compete in full contact fights. He won 3 or 4 fights in "boxing" contests between schools when he lived in Hong Kong as a youth, beating a well-known english fellow….who may or may not have grown up to have been a really good boxer; I don't recall. Also, Chuck did not teach Bruce how to kick. Bruce incorporated kicking into his arsenal as early as 1965 or so, when he began to move away from his traditional Wing Chun.
Peace…
Sonny Crockett

Bruce actually DID compete in full contact fights. He won 3 or 4 fights in "boxing" contests between schools when he lived in Hong Kong as a youth, beating a well-known english fellow….who may or may not have grown up to have been a really good boxer; I don't recall. Also, Chuck did not teach Bruce how to kick. Bruce incorporated kicking into his arsenal as early as 1965 or so, when he began to move away from his traditional Wing Chun.
Peace…
Guest

you guys also forget the fact that bruce was the world boxing champion. Also, Bruce always had challenges from the BEST MARTIAL ARTISTS in the world trying to make him look like a sham. needless to say. he always won. Also, why do you think that so many martial artists respect him? because he was THAT good
Guest

you guys also forget the fact that bruce was the world boxing champion. Also, Bruce always had challenges from the BEST MARTIAL ARTISTS in the world trying to make him look like a sham. needless to say. he always won. Also, why do you think that so many martial artists respect him? because he was THAT good
MevilRyno

Bruce Lee did fight Chuck…. Idiot.