Back in the day when he first started out I saw every one of his fights I remember seeing his first fight on Tuesday night fights on the USA Network. What a shame he got caught up in that lifestyle crazy lifestyle that is. It cost him his career and life rest in peace Tommy
You can tell how much influence Iron Mike had on Tommy. Tommy had the same mannerisms as Mike during the pre fight intros, walking back and forth, doing the neck twitch like Mike would do, wearing a torn towel like Mike, i noticed he even throws combos like Mike in his fights, the right hook to the body followed by the right uppercut, his leaping gazelle left hook, if only Tommy wouldve used the peekaboo style like Mike did to create more counterpunch opportunities and to protect that chin better. Tommy always reminded me of a white Mike Tyson, and i think he looked up to Mike. He even used the Cus D'amato number system for his punches and had Mikes original manager Bill Cayton lol. All he needed was Kevin Rooney to train him.
Kevin Rooney was sent down by Bill Cayton to train Tommy. His discipline oriented approach didn’t fly with Tommy and he was sent packing. So Tommy had a chance for a world class trainer.
I feel like it would be a culture shock for a country boy to be trained by a fast talking new york guy. He probably thought Kevin Rooney was being rude when he wasnt.
@@lenurban Tua's was great. Morrison may have had just a tad more velocity & timing. Both had elite power. Tua was a better fighter overall, with his toughness, stamina, and chin. If I were a manager, I'd put my guy in with Morrison rather than Tua.
I have all of Tommy's fights and i think this is best. I love his balance and selection of shots. He didn't waste many punches and was very zoned in for this one. Thank you Coach.
After getting destroyed by Mercer I thought that he would fade away but he came in with a vengeance to take it out on Tucker with that left bomb hook that popped his Jack in the box wide open
*The Cobra strikes @ **9:54** & again @ **10:12** next thing you know your vision is blurry as your neurological system has you doing funny things & you're seeing double. You want to walk it off but you can't even get up off the canvas.* 🥊🥊🏅💪🏼
Well, Tucker called it. He said during the prefight interview that Tommy would continuously duck and throw the left hook, and that's exactly what happened over and over. The only thing is, Tucker missed the part where Tommy was supposed to "run into something" every time he ducked.
The ones always grinning like cats with all of the cream after all of the wins are the ones who took all of the money and did none of the hard graft. If only the ones who do the real work were strong and savvy enough to have a strategy outside of the ring, they would have a healthier and more concise career and a more fruitful retirement.
Morrison was overrated. I mean who did he actually beat other than an old Foreman? He beat ex-champions and fellow contenders. Got beat by journeyman Michael Bennt and got beat whenever he stepped up
He beat Razor Ruddock and Carl Williams. Not overrated, no one had him rated ahead of Bowe, Lewis, or Moorer of the up and coming 90s heavyweights. He was a good heavyweight who could beat most with his power
@@jaya.0069 the people he beat who Tyson also beat were, Carl Williams (Tyson knocked him out in the first round while Tommy took over 6 rounds to the same). Pinklon Thomas (who was washed and well past his prime when Tommy beat him). Razor Ruddock (wasn't prime Tyson who fought Razor). Tillis? Look at his record when he fought Tyson, compared to when he fought Tommy Yes Tyson was knocked out by Buster Douglas but Buster had already beaten Greg Page, Oliver McCall and gave Tony Tucker a competitive fight. So he wasn't a journeyman
@@jaya.0069 so like I said, Tommy beat contenders and ex-champions. He never defeated any reigning champions. He only beat one unbeaten fighter in his whole career (some journeymen)
That was a great exhibition of Tommy's left hook
Back in the day when he first started out I saw every one of his fights I remember seeing his first fight on Tuesday night fights on the USA Network. What a shame he got caught up in that lifestyle crazy lifestyle that is. It cost him his career and life rest in peace Tommy
You can tell how much influence Iron Mike had on Tommy. Tommy had the same mannerisms as Mike during the pre fight intros, walking back and forth, doing the neck twitch like Mike would do, wearing a torn towel like Mike, i noticed he even throws combos like Mike in his fights, the right hook to the body followed by the right uppercut, his leaping gazelle left hook, if only Tommy wouldve used the peekaboo style like Mike did to create more counterpunch opportunities and to protect that chin better. Tommy always reminded me of a white Mike Tyson, and i think he looked up to Mike. He even used the Cus D'amato number system for his punches and had Mikes original manager Bill Cayton lol. All he needed was Kevin Rooney to train him.
Yeah so true but the only Differences is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Tommy Was Much better and don,t fighted the Girls like a fool, Morrison and By Far,,
Tommy was great boxer but hi was not better than Mike so don’t tell as so foolish stories!!!
Kevin Rooney was sent down by Bill Cayton to train Tommy. His discipline oriented approach didn’t fly with Tommy and he was sent packing. So Tommy had a chance for a world class trainer.
@@wlphantom Did not know that, but it makes sense👍
I feel like it would be a culture shock for a country boy to be trained by a fast talking new york guy. He probably thought Kevin Rooney was being rude when he wasnt.
The greatest left hook in heavyweight history, period.
Better than Tua?
@@lenurban joe fraizer had a good one, and jersey joe wallcots was pretty strong
@@lenurban Tua's was great. Morrison may have had just a tad more velocity & timing. Both had elite power. Tua was a better fighter overall, with his toughness, stamina, and chin. If I were a manager, I'd put my guy in with Morrison rather than Tua.
@@hippo4214 Lol Jersey Joe was a 190 pound guy so now a heavyweight by modern standards kid.
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I have all of Tommy's fights and i think this is best. I love his balance and selection of shots. He didn't waste many punches and was very zoned in for this one.
Thank you Coach.
You should upload them all on RUclips.
That hit Tucker’s jaw like a sledgehammer. WOW
Tommy was great I sure do miss him been gone a little over 11 years now RIP champ
Did you hear the POP of that left hook. Wow.
Tommy had so much talent and such a bright career it’s too bad how his life ended up spiraling out of control
After getting destroyed by Mercer I thought that he would fade away but he came in with a vengeance to take it out on Tucker with that left bomb hook that popped his Jack in the box wide open
He got bombed out so badly Larry Hazzard just reached in and took his mouth piece out while he was seeing stars on the canvas
Tucker Fought With Heart & Pride!
He was dead game even after being knocked into a loop
Pleasure to watch. Very few guys have that elite power & velocity. If Morrison would've had a better chin, he'd have been champ longer.
Probably the best left hook ever.
Dare I say it Morrison’s left hook trumps joe Frazier’s
You got that right
Yep
no
When it comes to speed, his left hook does trump Joe's left hook.
Tucker went down so fast from that left hand on the last knock down. At first, I couldn’t even see how hard he actually hit him.
That left hook Tommy Morrison had was absolutely lethal!
Well , Art Tucker had a plan , talked about his plan , and that left hook still got him . It’s vicious
10:12 Lightning Power Speed like never one got,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
*The Cobra strikes @ **9:54** & again @ **10:12** next thing you know your vision is blurry as your neurological system has you doing funny things & you're seeing double. You want to walk it off but you can't even get up off the canvas.* 🥊🥊🏅💪🏼
Tommy morrison is the Best boxer ever
rip tommy the duke morrison
WWF Unforgiven 1998 music in 1992? Wow!
The best left hook in heavyweight boxing
That was a piece of Art, demolishing Tucker 🤣 Big Ups Tommy Morrison! Skux assassin
Great counter punching speed, him and tua were tough to deal with
We all miss him.
What a Ko
Morrison was all hook and all heart.
7:45 So loud
Tommy Morrison could never survive getting hit by a Tommy Morrison hook
Tommy never looked better than in this fight.
One of the best boxers of that era with a combined record amateur/pro 343-24-1 with 315 KO's. RIP Champ!
Красавчик 🥊🥊🥊
Had Tommy stayed focused and resisted the drugs and party lifestyle he could have been an all time great.
Tommys Left hook = freight train
Morrison is misspelled. This discredits whomever typed it in. Always check before posting. Always.
Why? Like anyone would care
Great fighter these two tommy punch power is awesome rip tommy great boxer great guy
Well, Tucker called it. He said during the prefight interview that Tommy would continuously duck and throw the left hook, and that's exactly what happened over and over. The only thing is, Tucker missed the part where Tommy was supposed to "run into something" every time he ducked.
Tommy’s left hook from hell!
I cant believe tucker didnt get knocked out by that crushing left in the first round, ropes helped him out a little but that was flush Nice !!
Michael Buffer Best announcer! Lets get ready to ruuuuuuuuuuuble!
I do not know what happened to Tucker after this, but I hope that he had some serious considerations about his future.
Morrison doesn't have much lateral movement , basically straight ahead , leaves him open for counter puncher .
Мориссон, умел бить людей! Царствие Небесное, чемпион!
Он не реализовал себя!😢Мы помним❤! Томми!
Morryson era muito bom técnico e muito eficiente
10:12
Hopefully, Art Tucker has another line of work.
Great referee…
Muscular boxer tommy
Roaring 90's roids ruled.
Господи помилуй! Такер, пытается удержать Герцога на передней руке! На долго не хватит!
The ones always grinning like cats with all of the cream after all of the wins are the ones who took all of the money and did none of the hard graft. If only the ones who do the real work were strong and savvy enough to have a strategy outside of the ring, they would have a healthier and more concise career and a more fruitful retirement.
Morrison was overrated. I mean who did he actually beat other than an old Foreman? He beat ex-champions and fellow contenders. Got beat by journeyman Michael Bennt and got beat whenever he stepped up
He beat Razor Ruddock and Carl Williams. Not overrated, no one had him rated ahead of Bowe, Lewis, or Moorer of the up and coming 90s heavyweights. He was a good heavyweight who could beat most with his power
If he didnt get hit he was unstoppable but once he got hit he always went down
He fought the same fighters Tyson fought, knocking them out quicker too! Tyson got beat by Buster Douglas, so your point is mute!
@@jaya.0069 the people he beat who Tyson also beat were, Carl Williams (Tyson knocked him out in the first round while Tommy took over 6 rounds to the same).
Pinklon Thomas (who was washed and well past his prime when Tommy beat him).
Razor Ruddock (wasn't prime Tyson who fought Razor).
Tillis? Look at his record when he fought Tyson, compared to when he fought Tommy
Yes Tyson was knocked out by Buster Douglas but Buster had already beaten Greg Page, Oliver McCall and gave Tony Tucker a competitive fight. So he wasn't a journeyman
@@jaya.0069 so like I said, Tommy beat contenders and ex-champions. He never defeated any reigning champions.
He only beat one unbeaten fighter in his whole career (some journeymen)
Tommy and for second David Tua have the best left hook in boxing history till now.
Frazier?