He was on Steroids and knew he had AIDS before turning Pro. Why would you glorify his crimes in the ring and celebrate his memory?? How many lives do u think he took with him between the women he infected and the CTE he likely dished out from the PED's?? Videos like this keep him alive for all the wrong reasons. He should be remembered with guys like Panama Jack - NOT MIKE TYSON!!!
Sad but true. It's the worlds temptations and desire, sin that we give into to fix the hurt rather than embracing it and using it to mold us into better men. There's one that roams the earth like a lion tempting us and looking to devour. He will offer you the world but of what gain is the world if you lose your soul? 1 Peter 5:8, KJV: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
I think Sylvester Stallone dragging him into Hollywood in the prime of his career, ruined him! It derailed his career and exposed him to the vices of that seedy town!
It was rumored he got HIV from sleeping around with alot of different women when he was boxing. I don't know how he got it but in the end it did kill him even if he was in denial about having it.
Remember...we are all passing through in this life...we all take for granted everything when we are young...but when we get old...we realized what we have wasted in life. Nothing is permanent in this world...even this world is not permanent... And tomorrow may never come....take care....miss you Tommy and Ali.
That's right, as young as we are, we topple mountains, but let's not forget that before us there were others better than us, and sickness and old age forgive no one and no one inherits the earth
@@ralphcantrell3214 I always had a deep respect for the way Tommy never took advantage of an opponent, he had total natural strength, and he knew when an opponent was done. Unlike the dirty Mercer, who wanted to give Tommy brain damage.
To who ever took part producing this, Thank you for 26m:18s of amazing historic footage. To this day I never knew who Tommy Morrison was but I'm glad I now know his story and his struggle.
Tommy is one of my favourites. A fast pace and go for broke fighter, he always gave your money's worth. One of the good boxers of the golden 90s. Rest in peace champ.
@@valezeb What? You must be a massive narcissist to think other men should be ashamed of themselves for praising someone who's clearly good at something. Your balls won't shrivel up and fall off if you pay someone a compliment lil bro, learn some humility.
Great boxer the guy recognize steroids use like everybody in heavy weights he says "whitout roíds i be a cruiserweight" and dont forget your worst defeat was the lose with stallone in rocky 5
he was always close to fight Tyson but had to always go around but would he have beaten him and the aids thing was probably made up as why have kids if you got aids to pass it on and what girl would have sex with him
I didn't see the precision in Tommy that I did in Iron Mike, but that being said it isn't always necessary: Gene Fullmer beat Ray Robinson twice (plus 1 loss add 1 draw), and Sugar Ray way by far the more polished and precise boxer. I felt like Tommy never was the same after the Mercer fight. I think he sufdered actual brain damage. I was shocked he wasn't killed. I maintain to this day that the ref should have stopped it sooner. He was criminally derilect in letting any fighter take that kind of pummelling. To a casual fan ot would have seemed like a good shellacing, but I know a lot of boxing officials who were swearing at the TV by the time Morrison stunbled out of the corner, still taking Mercer's best shots to the head.
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I miss that era of boxing. Brings back memories of watching all these boxers and fights with my dad. Prime Channel, USA Network Tuesday Night Fights, HBO of course, heck even ABC had fights now and then. Man, the nostalgia hits hard, like Tommy's left hook.
I remember watching Holyfield vs. Tyson, had a whole group of people drove hours to come see it. Lasted like like 5 minutes and ended in disqualification... Great fights, but not a great time for sportsmanship. Although I guess there was always a darkside to every sport, boxing just really hit a rough patch there. Not many idols to look up to, regardless of their talent. Also kind of sad his nickname was "The Great White Hope", I'm not sure it's touched on here since I've only started it, but there was a lot of racism back then and 100 percent that's what that title was referring to. A lot of racism today too, but it was very common from my experience to see people explicitly rooting for their race to win the fight. Which is just such a stupid, pathetic piece of of human culture. Like it means anything.
i bought a big dish to watch boxing and I remember those networks, the ppv were friends packing the house but had to bring beer. even if they had to seat on the carpetI Great memory!
I met tommy Morrison on the job in Atlantic city back in the early 1990's I was a blackjack dealer at harrahs casino. He played at my table in a disguise when I said hello he asked me to keep it quiet as guys were always challenging him. He was very calm and didn't bet a lot of money but seemed pretty normal. Other fighters I've met were bone crusher smith, vinny pazienza, get this Joe Frazier lived in my town. We've had drinks at the local bar where he had Joe Frazier night he would collect money for charity. he was a great guy, he had a lot of scars on his face and head.
Nice read brother Not sure if you remember a guy called Jeff Harding the Australian light heavyweight world champ .Guys also wanted to fight him after he gave boxing away. Unfortunately for Jeff he turned into a drunk Could never understand why a person would want to fight a drunk especially a fighter of his calibre .A sad demise on Jeff's behalf but those guys giving it to him in bars were not men cowards Got off track a little this is about Tommy died so young .Gee he had a great left .RIP mate.
@@darren5971 That's the truth. They wanted their little story time and claim to fame but we all know fighting drunk isn't fighting anywhere near 100'%.
@@1Psalmaday exactly right mate .Go home and tell there mates they just bashed a champ .No victory when a bloke is that pissed he can't hold his hands up.
ah the good old days. I was a poker dealer in las vegas, met Tyson twice over a couple of years. most genuine guy i have ever talked to. Met Ali too in Vegas, but he was chased by paparazzi, so couldn't get a signature. Good times
When I first saw Rocky V, I really liked Tommy, I was a kid and didn't know he was really a boxer until probably 10 years ago I came across his story. One thing I learned in life..no matter how tough we are, there's no worse battle then the ones in your head
You know your tough when your doing that. I had a buddy who drove to school in his GTO when he was 13 daily. He could beat up grown men at 13. By 14 he was the toughest guy in town. I miss him
This was one of the best retrospective looks at a career I've ever seen. I grew up the 90's and somehow how was living under a rock because I never knew who Tommy was. I recently watched Rocky V for the first time in my life and I was so impressed by his ability and started to wonder if he was actually an actor or a real athlete. And then I found this video that taught me so much about him. I'm so heartbroken that his life ended so tragically and that he isn't here right now to keep passing on his knowledge to future generations. Truly one of the best fighters I've ever seen. Much respect to Tommy "The Duke" Morrison. And thank you to whoever made this video and cut it all together. That's no easy task.
He was an amazing fighter, but he gave up all that when he chose to fight in the ring and risked so many lives when he knew he was HIV positive. its a bloody sport. He avoided those blood tests for several years. so no one would find out. that was very sad.
It was proven after his death that he had been tested many times and knew he was Hiv positive and choose to deny it.He had even said His didn't cause Aids and said that nobody died from it.He was a good boxer but didn't have any defense .He didn't protect himself in and outside of the ring.He took way too many risking in his life and had unprotected sex.He gave many woman Aids. He was not the best person and only thought about himself.He was fun to watch but after found out about his life and the details .I lost all respect for him.John Wayne's family said Tommy was not related to him. It is hard to respect a person that has no character and can't tell the truth.Later ..@@melisachuman9216
OMG I had no idea Tommy's story was so sad , I remember watching him fight back in the day , man I thought I had taken life for granted, partied my health down the toilet , but it just goes to show , there's always someone out there that has got one on you , who ever put this up I really wanna say thanks so much , I really enjoyed watching this , brought back a lot of memories ...
Why is it hard to fault him for his flaws? He had the world in his hands and blew it. He is literally a cautionary tale. You wanna have a long career? Don't party all the time and don't pork everything that moves......
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He lived life in the fast lane but he was in his early 20s, being a top boxer and in a hit movie like Rocky I think many of us could have acted the same way. RIP Tommy
No, only a m@&$n acted that way. He didn’t know how to carry himself as a top figure athlete. He should have took care of his career and maintained his status. Later the women will come. He thought there won’t be enough women for him.
Came here after re-watching Rocky V. Not much into boxing so never knew before that he was a professional boxer. I see now that the man was a total beast in the ring. Gone too soon for sure. RIP!
Found out about Tommy Morrison from Rocky V believe or not back in 2012. Looked him up after that film, and wow was I stunned at how good he was. Strong, powerful punches and strong foundation. Sucks to see he was more at war with himself than with those he fought in the ring.
He was at war with his AIDS disease. Got to watch out what hookers/escorts/ drugs people do when theyre rich and famous. Unfortunately has catastrophic consequences.
Did he have HIV or that was bullshit? Do you know how he died? That’s terrible either way, I never realized how good he was until now. Almost could’ve fought Tyson.
@@BaldandInsecure183. He did have HIV and died of an AIDS related illness. He slept with a lot of women but I find it inconceivable that’s how he got it. Unless they were hookers maybe. Not sure if he injected any drugs.
Such a sad decline and early demise, but he was a brilliant boxer. I never heard of him until today, so I'm thankful I clicked on this and learned about Tommy Morrison. Rest In Peace and Power, Tommy. xx
To see such a strong man reduced to what was shown here is a tragedy. He was the best at his profession for a moment, he must have worked incredibly hard to get there. Who can say they wouldn’t have lived as extravagantly as he did, with that kind of success? He’s a legend and we can’t all be. Rest In Peace Tommy Morrison, you fought bravely and inspired millions of others.
He was a really hard puncher, but he was never "the best at his profession". He was not even a top 5 Heavyweight at any point in his career. I loved Tommy Morrison, and was crushed when he lost to that asshole Ray Mercer. But I would never go as far to say he was the best. I do admit I would've loved to see a prime Morrison vs. prime Tyson though. I think a prime Tyson would win early because pre Douglas, Mike had a good chin, and could have likely absorbed Tommy's big punches or would have not been hit with his head movement, bobbing and weaving. I could easily see Mike putting The Duke down with one punch though. Perhaps an uppercut like he put Jose Ribalta down with or a devastating overhand right like he put Larry Holmes down the first time with. The difference is, Ribalta and Holmes, especially Holmes, had a granite chin. Tommy Morrison's chin was always like a fine piece of china.
@@reneep9972 well said. I love how the Tyson haters claim Tommy would beat Mike because he lost to Mercer and Tyson never fought him. The fact is Tyson and Mercer weren’t really the same generation, Mercer just wasn’t there yet.
@@reneep9972 I wish we got to see one fight in the early 90's between Tyson and Morrison --- Tyson probably woulda won but I think if Tommy got in a few of those devastating lefts then I think Iron Mike woulda hit the canvas and went to sleep! Oh man, that fight would been so huge.
Might have been my favorite boxer of all time. Simply incredible power. Tragic ending though. Thank you for putting this short documentary together. I really enjoyed watching it.
Tommy was a proper machine he lived his life doing what he loved also raised great sons, he may have passed away but legends never die. Rest in peace Tommy
@@chrismac4612 Everyone goes to heaven. There is no hell. No rules to follow. Live like the devil. Life is tough. Life is unfair. Everyone gets eternal life. Happiness, no pain.....Deceived.
@@jimjoe9945 am I missing something here Jim Joe you get that I'm decieved and claiming he's in hell when I'm saying rest in PEACE is there peace in the place called hell no there's not plus, my path with the Lord Jesus Christ is my own I don't listen to you or anybody else I listen to the Lord and him only, I will say a prayer for you that instead of shouting decieved at people you will help by takings different approach to who actually is decieved in life try helping the instead just slapping the decieved sticker on them, your more likely gonna push people further away from the Lord doing that way
@@chrismac4612 " Legends never die" " He lived his life doing what HE wanted". RIP Tommy. I hope he is. Hell is a real place of torment in fire. Horrible to even think of. You praise his lifestyle then say he's in heaven (rip). That's the deception.
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Truly was an inspirational fighter to watch like Mike Tyson sharing amazing and explosive knockout reels. RIP Legend 🤜🤛
Thunderous power in his punches and his quickness made Tommy a fan favorite and while he left this life much too soon, his legacy will live on thanks to the internet. His impressive highlight reel will amaze generations for years to come. RiP Duke
Some say he had the the best left hook in boxing. A shame we never saw him get to his full potential. Or maybe we did. Maybe that was it. Either way, a shame how his career went.
I met him in Reno in June 1992. He was my favorite boxer at the time. I was only 14 but I think it was the only time I've been star struck. Super cool dude.
We all have challenges in life. This life is only temporary… it’s about what we chose to do with it. Family is most important second to the almighty. Be good to each other and spread peace and happiness.
My 13 yr old is a boxer. I will never forget this tragic story and will be supporting my son my whole life and if he's successful, I will do my best to keep him humble and grounded. I wish Tommy survived. He was incredible.
i say live fast die young and make a pretty corpse........and get laid by a different women every day apparently WHICH KILLED HIM IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!
As part of the staff, I had the chance to spend quite some time with Tommy when he was in Mexico for his last fight (which he won with an unbelievable KO). He was super friendly and fun, never imagined he would be such a nice feet-on-the-ground person, he never stoped joking even minutes prior to his match in his dressing room. What a tragedy indeed.
@@andygossard4293 yeah, it was really sad to see someone like him gone in such conditions. Good memories. One of the nicest Boxers and/or VIPs I've ever met.
this was so beautifully done man. even though i know the story like the back of my hand... i still got emotional and felt that wisdom at the end. thank you.
Wow, this channel really knows how to capture the essence of boxing legends, and the Tommy Morrison story is no exception. It's a poignant reminder that talent can shine incredibly bright but can also dim too soon. Morrison was a beast in the ring, a knockout machine that had fans on the edge of their seats. But his story also serves as a cautionary tale, a lesson about the fragility of life and how quickly fortunes can change. Thank you for doing justice to the complexity of his legacy. I'm eagerly waiting for your next deep dive into the universe of boxing history. 👊🌟
I'm so glad for channels like these that talk about boxers I didn't even know growing up in the 90's because of star power. I knew Tyson and all the other big names, But these boxers had amazing skills that the media didn't care about. Such talented boxers.
@@fsu88me don’t be silly of course they do anyway the wbo was in its infancy then it was not regarded as a championship, there is no argument I’m right
I got to meet this man briefly when he fought at Foxwoods Casino around 91,92 sometime. I wasnt supposed to ask for autographs but always did. He was generous enough to sign one for me. Burt Young (Paulie) came to support him. When I asked for Young's autograph he pleasantly agreed, and insisted on getting my name and shaking my hand. Very nice man indeed that may have not been the biggest celebrity, but the nicest I remember from my collection. Joe Theisman was the biggest D-bag I had the opportunity of meeting.
As a former amateur fighter, I can say that a tko by body shot is so much more thrilling than a regular ko, especially when you hate the guy you’re fighting. The opponent stays conscious, allowing them to process not only the pain, but the loss as well.
@@StarrDust0 were all human and we have them same emotions, fighters always picture fighting the person the hate the most, just got to learn to control it and use it to your advantage
@@lukeshaw3375 ya true, at the end you want to win, survive and not end up in the hospital. Brutal sport...get hit wrong you could get injured, paralyzed or dead. We are human most of us are fragile. I get the 'fun' in this but it's just wrong in so many ways.
@@StarrDust0 that's why they need to be able to control it, when that bell rings, they need to stop and if they can't or can't control their selfs in the weigh ins or press conferences, they shouldn't be in a ring at any level and tbh box is more dangerous than ufc or bkb less padding means less brain damage but more blood and cuts
He was a real class act! The way he doesn’t go beyond the knockout and just keep trying to hit. As soon as he saw they were done he walks away. Very professional. Love this dude, an outstanding fighter.
Big George said Tommy's left hook was "Murderous" and he had never been hit so hard. Even with all his issues Tommy always showed class in the ring to opponents . I have never seen a few of these clips . Thank-you bro !
It's great that he had intestinal fortitude to achieve his goals but sad that on this path, many like him become blindly self destructive through carelessness. Thanks for the documentary, it filled in allot of blanks for me about Tommy.
@@user-cc9vw4mo6g Don King was about $ not race. Everyone gets played based on potential till they get burned out. Signing that dotted line means you get screwed, even Mike Tyson!
@@kiaadams104 Depends on what you think he destroyed. It was his marketing and strong arming techniques that brought boxing to millions that were never into it. Hype had never been used in such a way prior to Don King, so at least acknowledge this fact. Absolute power corrupts absolutely! This was his downfall.
Truly, the most perceptive comment! For all our actions whilst here on the spinning globe... there are consequences for every reaction... A sad shame for someone that had found fame AND Fortune... to not cap its reality, and calm down in appreciation... BUT, "Boys" will be boys... in empathy and sending condolences... this IS our chosen life... it is honestly a wake-up, in how to make life's best choices. YET, Another talent destroyed by flamboyance and false administered "Self-worth"... there is ALWAYS the retribution of "The balancing Act" that can NEVER be ignored! Sadly, he did! Choices, choices... everywhere, not all roads lead to Paradise! ...or to the Ultimate success, no matter WHAT you do, but this a fine example of what NOT to do!
I sometimes wonder if people just listen to what they want. His life changed from the day he was misdiagnosed. HIV was a death sentence then and didn't justify the life he lived because of that, but no one has the right to judge another, especially the dead.
He had so much potential..what he needed was a mentor, somebody who could keep him on the straight & narrow, teach him self control, tempering his impulses etc..he had the tools to be great
@nikkipacheco6835 if he only could've been so lucky to be Tommy Gunn in real life..Rocky warned him about GW Duke and the gold digging red-headed tramp..then beat sense into him via a commuter bus and Sent to jail as a lesson..then JUST MAYBE his life turns out differently- in all seriousness, may he 🙏 RIP
yeah high probably i would say at least so far but a puncher against a puncher who is a little faster or a little faster and a little more range or just a little faster and harder single explosive punch/s , even he have less kondition , is in a knockout boxing match that e.g. after regulation 10 rounds a 3min in advantage btw he have a good physique but he is not so quite strong in his strokes and he is also not quite as strong at his arms and shoulders (at least so far not so much musclemass there) but he is already strong and athletically and have good potencial in terms of movement and also quite enduring from the system her and at least from the physical point of view comperatively good abilitys to box intelligent moreof a mixture of a puncher and a athlete , more of a allrounder then an pure boxer
Boxing in the 90s was huge with so many great boxers and bouts. Watching Tommy throughout his life here in KC was great until it wasn't and became heartbreaking. RIP Tommy Morrison. Also saw Judge Mills Lane in this video, RIP the Judge too.
He refused to recover. He could have been treated and still be alive today. I don't get all this admiration for a stone cold idiot who exposed others to disease.
Sometimes a messenger needs to be So brilliant .... that the message is brought across most powerfully. Of course it is very Sad. Tommy Morrison was the Bomb! Bravo to the Boxer. And Bless him for it all....Brilliance and Sadly...a powerful Messenger.
This video felt like a 2 hour movie, in a good way. Thank you @VoteSport. Also the ending song was perfect, whoever was in charge of that hell yea and thank you to the narrator, writers and editing team.
Yeah, I’m 6 foot 3 inches between 220 and 225 back then. I like a lot things that Tommy did with that having younger brothers and friends helping found more fights than anyone else I know. I was faster than most and punched harder . But never was I in Tommy class or level of either. He was one of my favorites and I think he had the best left hook in the game at that time. He said in an interview that after going pro he would fight in tough man contests in bars and different places under a different name. He said he fought in 50 or so and lost twice.
A great deal can be said about his character in watching his fights. As soon as he hit his opponent and they started to drop he stepped back. Can clearly tell he had a great deal of respect for the profession. I knew he partied, but who the hell wouldn't coming from nothing and rising to the top. He said he wished he would have been a better role model. Tommy you were a damn good one, makes me sad for you to think you were not, rest in piece.
@@creativegamemechanics Oh thanks. I can spot these things somehow because I passed primary school English classes. It's so very awesome. Well done you for taking it all in good spirits and not being spiteful about it. I mean, you could pay more attention to your writing, or, you could just mock people who light-heartedly try to correct you. Whatever pal...
Saw this story years ago and just stumbled on it again. First one I watched was much longer and more heart wrenching. Not to discredit this video by any means. My point being that his story is one that hits harder than his left hook. We’re mortal and no matter our status or strength, our confidence or willpower, we can all fall from grace not with a loud crash but with almost silent abandon. To me, it’s the ultimate reality check
Tommy isn't talked about enough. I always did wonder what happened to him. Sad to hear about how his career ended and ultimately how his life ended. But he after watching this, his mark was definitely left in the ring.
I remember his interviews after his first ever loss. He had admitted that he had let the fame and fortune of Rocky distract him but in way that he put all on him, no excuses, just accountability. It was at that moment that I really believed he was no longer 'the great white hype' and actually a true contender.
It’s pretty crazy how much blacks have a genetic advantage over whites in these sports. When one white guy starts winning a lot, people lose their minds because it’s so rare to see a white guy destroying black guys in the ring.
Sadly, I don't think his brain recovered after the Mercer fight. No shame on Mercer, but that ref....criminally derilect in his duties. I was shocked Tommy survived. I know many judges and referrees who were pissed about it.
I remember when he first came up and had a great career. Alot of people loved him and at a glimpse, was so sad that everyone forgot him until his passing. RIP Tommy
It's sad that he had that much potential, but fame got to him. His character in rocky was a mirror to him, it's ironic and tragic. If things were different he would have gone far and would have been one of the greats. R.I.P. dude
Didn't have the chin to be a great. Had all the power and speed, but he couldn't take a hit. Some boxers are just born with that one flaw, him and Amir Khan being two good examples. Fantastic offensive fighters, just glass chins.
@@scentsappeal he took some hard shots, he had a chin of concrete not steel lol, you chisel him enough and you'd get him, but yeah no one's immune with enough chin music.
Thanks for uploading. Great video. Tragic story. I was born a year before Tommy. Followed his progress here in the UK. He was in the same space as some of the greats, Tyson, Lewis, klitschko’s etc. Could have been really great with the right people around him. Tragic waste of life and talent. RIP Tommy
I knew who Tommy Morrison was, but I never knew his story like this. Fantastic documentary about his career and personal life. People can say what the want, but Morrison and Tyson have the best left hooks I've ever seen in all the yrs I've watched boxing. RIP Duke💯💯💯💯
An amazing boxer that in other words he said: "a reckless way to wasting life", bad decisions preferring pleasure over the sport and responsibility, is sad how he ended but is a lesson for everyone...
Sorry, although he was a strong fighter, he wasn’t on Tyson’s level. He was also gay with aids. A sick individual that still wanted to fight even at the risk of spreading his deadly virus.
@@chrispudd1815 Morrison wasn't gay. He didn't have AIDS. The boxing insiders couldn't stand a white man of Morrison's caliber in their midst, so they came up with the fake AIDS diagnosis. It's too bad about Tommy's choices on living the fast life, because that does more people in than just about anything else. What did Tommy in? A little bit him, and a little bit them.
I grew up watching all of these 90's boxers and they either made it big or most got tangled in that downward spiral out of control. I remember watching Tommy with my dad.
@@TheOlmonroe1 TRT stands for Testosterone Replacement Therapy. It is a method of boasting low T (Testosterone), etc. Some men go for these if there T levels are low, especially with age.
I remember Tommy. I always wondered why he never fought Tyson? Now I know. He was only 44 when he passed. Dang. Hell of a left hook. Rest in peace Tommy.
After the defeat to Lewis a three-fight deal was signed (Don King) with Morrison having two tune-up fights and then the third being with Tyson, but that was when he was then diagnosed with AIDS so the agreement was shelved. Would have been good to see them fight earlier like in the early nineties but Tyson had his stay in jail, so the timing was never right. Had a Morrison-Tyson fight occurred it would probably be one of the most rewatched fights on youtube in this day and age.
@@MultiVeeta I don't know people claimed that Morrison was done after losing to Mercer but he worked his way back and put out some entertaining fights; as it relates to Tyson that hypothetical fight would have been when Mike's best years were well behind him and would have had the potential to be a good slugfest, even if it only lasted a couple of rounds or a little more. Morrison wasn't at the proper development stage to be fighting Tyson in the late eighties. He was out of shape against Lewis and not at his level, but most boxers aren't.
Tommy was exciting to watch... Boxing back then was exciting to watch... especially the heavyweights... and I loved him as Tommy "The Machine" Gunn... RIP Tommy...💙
I watched a lot of boxing in my younger years but I never heard of Tommy Morrison even after watching these clips. Without a doubt, he was one hell of a hard hitting boxer. Self indulgence and living a promiscuous lifestyle got to him, in the end. Fame was his ultimate downfall which makes this story of a young Tommy Morrison a very sad one.
Mike would have had him begging for mamma and some more AIDS invasion in the first 28 seconds! Not that Mike would EVER fight someone so grossly infected by the disgusting, perverted plague! EVER! The Meds would have stopped as a TKO before they entered the Arena... dirty pervert that Morrison sold out to, fame and fortune caught him with the utmost, most dynamic right upper-cut he never saw coming (or should that be cumming?) What goes around (BUT, NEVER in professionally disciplined circles)! He got for cleanliness of humanity (poor wife) the best TKO ever!
@@brettthomas6400 Morrison first notable fight was in 1991 in January against pinklon Thomas his last fight in 1991 was against Ray Mercer Tommy got knocked out ! In 1992 mike went to prison when Mike got out of prison in 1995 Tommy got knocked out by Lewis same year Tyson fought McNealy as a tune up and went on and captured all three title’s again so it doesn’t look like he ducked anyone. Tommy was an absolute beast loved his fights
Loved his fights, devastating punch but not the best chin. He took one of the biggest beatings I’ve ever seen in boxing. Nonetheless, he had so much potential but destroyed himself with a crazy lifestyle. Very sad story.
You can only rest in peace in Jesus Christ. I never liked the term RIP because it deceives people into thinking if someone lived a good life, were a good person, did a lot of nice things that they would rest in peace. But the only way to be righteous before God is through Jesus Christ. He died on a cross as our sacrifice for our sins and drank the full cup of God's wrath for our sake, laying down his own life for us and was raised from the dead 3 days later. There is forgiveness of sins and redemption through the blood of Christ, the precious blood he spilt to cleanse us and wash us and make us righteous before God. Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven I pray you put your faith in Jesus Christ, believe, and give your life to him. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son so that whosoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life.
If Tommy had stayed focused and not let his lifestyle get out of control he could have been one of the all time greats. As it is, he had one of the best left hooks ever and he was a devastating knockout artist.
This is where a good manager would have stepped in and look for ways to help him. People took advantage of him it seems. Made sure he had women and booze. Never realizing the potential outcome. Sad story 😔, really and many more out there.
100%, he rarely fought in top condition, his fight against Foreman was the only one once he got big that he fought without boozing and partying the entire way up until the fight. When he was focussed and in top condition few boxers alive in their prime would have been a decent challenge, degeneracy is a far worse vice than is currently understood.
the only thing that derailed his career was a false positive from a PCR test the inventor of said test Kary Mullis stated right up until his death the PCR test isn't a diagnostic tool
Full fight vs. Ray Mercer is here - ruclips.net/video/6ZGI5rqvC0Y/видео.html
Highlights vs. George Foreman - ruclips.net/video/7KmANYtTxaQ/видео.html
Ego driven Rapist. He died how he should have. Too bad he took down women with him.
He was on Steroids and knew he had AIDS before turning Pro. Why would you glorify his crimes in the ring and celebrate his memory?? How many lives do u think he took with him between the women he infected and the CTE he likely dished out from the PED's?? Videos like this keep him alive for all the wrong reasons. He should be remembered with guys like Panama Jack - NOT MIKE TYSON!!!
Stop the lies Tyson would have crushed him like Aids did 😂😂
I don't know if he had more power than Tyson. Possibly more STD's but definitely the worst one 😂
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Sometimes no matter how many fights a man has, his greatest battle is with himself.
A hard fought one, indeed...
Not sometimes, always.
It's just that some people are more self-destructive.
Sad but true. It's the worlds temptations and desire, sin that we give into to fix the hurt rather than embracing it and using it to mold us into better men.
There's one that roams the earth like a lion tempting us and looking to devour. He will offer you the world but of what gain is the world if you lose your soul?
1 Peter 5:8, KJV: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Pretty generic ngl lol
I think Sylvester Stallone dragging him into Hollywood in the prime of his career, ruined him! It derailed his career and exposed him to the vices of that seedy town!
Addiction can derail any career. Tommy's story reminds me to be so grateful for my sobriety today. RIP brother!
It was rumored he got HIV from sleeping around with alot of different women when he was boxing. I don't know how he got it but in the end it did kill him even if he was in denial about having it.
14 cervejas no máximo por seman, diminui o risco de disfunção erétil em 15%/17%
Addiction!...you take drugs once and your sports career is over..
Tysons career was also infected by addictions
God bless
Remember...we are all passing through in this life...we all take for granted everything when we are young...but when we get old...we realized what we have wasted in life. Nothing is permanent in this world...even this world is not permanent... And tomorrow may never come....take care....miss you Tommy and Ali.
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Stop the lies Tyson would have crushed him like Aids did 😂😂
That's right, as young as we are, we topple mountains, but let's not forget that before us there were others better than us, and sickness and old age forgive no one and no one inherits the earth
VERY Nicely said boivilla...👊👊
Nicely said @ Boi Villa
Pro record: 52 fights, 48 wins (42 by knock-out), 3 losses, 1 draw...amazing!
all that and no match for tyson , only in his dreams , he was never ever the caliber of tyson , not even close , wake up and get real
@@londolly Who are you to say that, though?
All time best. He right up there.
Ali.@@ThunderChunky101
@user-gl1gl7pk3s totally incorrect tommy was up there with tyson FACT look at Tommy's record say no more
I like the fact that he always knew when his opponent was down and never took a cheap shot.
I noticed that too.
Yep. It was a courtesy his opponents didn't always return - as in Ray Mercer.
@@ralphcantrell3214 the ref for sure should have stepped in.. its their job to stop the fight.
@@ralphcantrell3214 I always had a deep respect for the way Tommy never took advantage of an opponent,
he had total natural strength, and he knew when an opponent was done.
Unlike the dirty Mercer, who wanted to give Tommy brain damage.
@@Rondigity92 He went blind, and let Mercer TEE OFF on Tommy's face 8 or 9 times AFTER he was knocked out cold as a cucumber.
To who ever took part producing this, Thank you for 26m:18s of amazing historic footage. To this day I never knew who Tommy Morrison was but I'm glad I now know his story and his struggle.
Tommy Morrison himself never knew who he was.
@@Whitegorillaboy are you Tommy Morrison ?how would u know that u idiot
@@Whitegorillaboy what makes you say that? It sounds like nonsense
Awesome punch
Now it's three times faster than Mike Tyson
What a shame. Tommy was a pure beast. I remember watching his fights as a kid in the 80’s an90’s. His left hook was insane.
Man Lennox Luis knocked his ass out in the 6 round he’s not a beast I think it’s disrespectful to compare him to Tyson!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not good enough to beat Rocky Balboa though.
@@jetoneshuford4405 Lennox was a beast himself
@@LowTierKam So did he have Aids or not? Is that got him at the end? Not sure I understand
@@jetoneshuford4405 and Mike Tyson got knocked out by Buster Douglas who didnt last but a few rounds with Evander Holyfield. so what's your point?
I think you told his story incredibly well. It's rare for people to give credit to figures like this, generally media loves to demonize. Great video.
Tommy is one of my favourites. A fast pace and go for broke fighter, he always gave your money's worth. One of the good boxers of the golden 90s. Rest in peace champ.
@@valezeb What? You must be a massive narcissist to think other men should be ashamed of themselves for praising someone who's clearly good at something. Your balls won't shrivel up and fall off if you pay someone a compliment lil bro, learn some humility.
@@valezeb What are you talking about lol? He just payed the guy a compliment, learn some humility.
Great boxer the guy recognize steroids use like everybody in heavy weights he says "whitout roíds i be a cruiserweight" and dont forget your worst defeat was the lose with stallone in rocky 5
when he wasnt on drugs
he was always close to fight Tyson but had to always go around but would he have beaten him and the aids thing was probably made up as why have kids if you got aids to pass it on and what girl would have sex with him
I watched this guy coming up. No wasted punches. Struck with precision. And you could see the power in every punch. Tommy was savage! A tragic loss.
Logan,jake, and KSI will be down in
A minute.
Mayweather be like nope.
Knowing them they would take the
Match.
Tyson fury would retire from boxing
If he was still around.🤣
He might go a few rounds with
Tommy tho.
Fight of the year.
I didn't see the precision in Tommy that I did in Iron Mike, but that being said it isn't always necessary: Gene Fullmer beat Ray Robinson twice (plus 1 loss add 1 draw), and Sugar Ray way by far the more polished and precise boxer.
I felt like Tommy never was the same after the Mercer fight. I think he sufdered actual brain damage. I was shocked he wasn't killed. I maintain to this day that the ref should have stopped it sooner. He was criminally derilect in letting any fighter take that kind of pummelling.
To a casual fan ot would have seemed like a good shellacing, but I know a lot of boxing officials who were swearing at the TV by the time Morrison stunbled out of the corner, still taking Mercer's best shots to the head.
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@@nehemiahpouncey3607 a minute? how about first seconds
I miss that era of boxing. Brings back memories of watching all these boxers and fights with my dad. Prime Channel, USA Network Tuesday Night Fights, HBO of course, heck even ABC had fights now and then. Man, the nostalgia hits hard, like Tommy's left hook.
I remember watching Holyfield vs. Tyson, had a whole group of people drove hours to come see it. Lasted like like 5 minutes and ended in disqualification... Great fights, but not a great time for sportsmanship. Although I guess there was always a darkside to every sport, boxing just really hit a rough patch there. Not many idols to look up to, regardless of their talent. Also kind of sad his nickname was "The Great White Hope", I'm not sure it's touched on here since I've only started it, but there was a lot of racism back then and 100 percent that's what that title was referring to. A lot of racism today too, but it was very common from my experience to see people explicitly rooting for their race to win the fight. Which is just such a stupid, pathetic piece of of human culture. Like it means anything.
@@dishonoredundead LMFAO
i bought a big dish to watch boxing and I remember those networks, the ppv were friends packing the house but had to bring beer. even if they had to seat on the carpetI Great memory!
I remember, and the occasional PPV. $50
The best part of his style is his humility after knocking someone out! He just casually walks away- "mission accomplished!"😂❤🎉
yes till he got his own ass kicked at least three times for sure , not so great at all
@@londollyWRONG even Mike Tyson himself said he was a great fighter like he was
@@NateBullock-ow6on wasnt so great in his three loses was he ? whos wrong now ?
yeah , like ray mercer did
@@londollyFloyd Fanboy alert! Ali lost 5 times and is considered the greatest
I met tommy Morrison on the job in Atlantic city back in the early 1990's I was a blackjack dealer at harrahs casino. He played at my table in a disguise when I said hello he asked me to keep it quiet as guys were always challenging him. He was very calm and didn't bet a lot of money but seemed pretty normal. Other fighters I've met were bone crusher smith, vinny pazienza, get this Joe Frazier lived in my town. We've had drinks at the local bar where he had Joe Frazier night he would collect money for charity. he was a great guy, he had a lot of scars on his face and head.
Nice read brother Not sure if you remember a guy called Jeff Harding the Australian light heavyweight world champ .Guys also wanted to fight him after he gave boxing away. Unfortunately for Jeff he turned into a drunk Could never understand why a person would want to fight a drunk especially a fighter of his calibre .A sad demise on Jeff's behalf but those guys giving it to him in bars were not men cowards Got off track a little this is about Tommy died so young .Gee he had a great left .RIP mate.
@@darren5971 That's the truth. They wanted their little story time and claim to fame but we all know fighting drunk isn't fighting anywhere near 100'%.
@@1Psalmaday exactly right mate .Go home and tell there mates they just bashed a champ .No victory when a bloke is that pissed he can't hold his hands up.
ah the good old days. I was a poker dealer in las vegas, met Tyson twice over a couple of years. most genuine guy i have ever talked to. Met Ali too in Vegas, but he was chased by paparazzi, so couldn't get a signature. Good times
@@darren5971 wow
Morrison was legit , that era of Heavyweights was crazy
nothing today in combat sports can compare to it.
@@ebayguy38 Fury would hold his own.
@@BrooklynEast7thfury is 6’9” lol would love to see that fight
Legit but not Elite .
@@MarMaxGaming Thats what he says but looks more like 6'7"
When I first saw Rocky V, I really liked Tommy, I was a kid and didn't know he was really a boxer until probably 10 years ago I came across his story. One thing I learned in life..no matter how tough we are, there's no worse battle then the ones in your head
He sure fought like Rocky movies
@@RussellCambell different style
there's always a bigger bear
@@tunnelrat1439 who might that be? There hasn't been much of any famous "knock out" artists or famous Heavyweight Champions in the last 2 decades.
@@WrestlingErnestHemingway General Statement . No matter how good anyone is at anything boxing or otherwise there is always a bigger bear.
Morrison was a REAL BAD ASS! When he was only 13, he was knocking out 20-25 year old full grown MEN. He was destined to be a boxer.
ray mercer showed him whos the boss and two others at least , aint so bad
@@londollyfacts and those he lost bad
@@londolly okay… what did you accomplish with this comment? you sound bitter
You know your tough when your doing that. I had a buddy who drove to school in his GTO when he was 13 daily. He could beat up grown men at 13. By 14 he was the toughest guy in town. I miss him
He sure didn't want to box anyone from our Club when we went to Richmond MO. Ran like a woman.
This was one of the best retrospective looks at a career I've ever seen. I grew up the 90's and somehow how was living under a rock because I never knew who Tommy was. I recently watched Rocky V for the first time in my life and I was so impressed by his ability and started to wonder if he was actually an actor or a real athlete. And then I found this video that taught me so much about him. I'm so heartbroken that his life ended so tragically and that he isn't here right now to keep passing on his knowledge to future generations. Truly one of the best fighters I've ever seen. Much respect to Tommy "The Duke" Morrison. And thank you to whoever made this video and cut it all together. That's no easy task.
So you say you never heard of the Duke??? Come on dude that's impossible he was world champion
May the almighty bless his soul grant a high place in haven
tough IRISHMAN boxer
He was an amazing fighter, but he gave up all that when he chose to fight in the ring and risked so many lives when he knew he was HIV positive. its a bloody sport. He avoided those blood tests for several years. so no one would find out. that was very sad.
It was proven after his death that he had been tested many times and knew he was Hiv positive and choose to deny it.He had even said His didn't cause Aids and said that nobody died from it.He was a good boxer but didn't have any defense .He didn't protect himself in and outside of the ring.He took way too many risking in his life and had unprotected sex.He gave many woman Aids. He was not the best person and only thought about himself.He was fun to watch but after found out about his life and the details .I lost all respect for him.John Wayne's family said Tommy was not related to him. It is hard to respect a person that has no character and can't tell the truth.Later ..@@melisachuman9216
OMG I had no idea Tommy's story was so sad , I remember watching him fight back in the day , man I thought I had taken life for granted, partied my health down the toilet , but it just goes to show , there's always someone out there that has got one on you , who ever put this up I really wanna say thanks so much , I really enjoyed watching this , brought back a lot of memories ...
I watched Tommy Morrison in his prime and he left us with so many great boxing memories it's hard to fault him for his flaws. May he rest in peace.
He in hell
He must be the one died from aids
Judge not lest ye be judged.
Or was it, lest ye be judged by the same measure
@@mikedelgado3494 judge these nutz in your mouth
Why is it hard to fault him for his flaws? He had the world in his hands and blew it. He is literally a cautionary tale. You wanna have a long career? Don't party all the time and don't pork everything that moves......
One of the greatest boxers ever who tragically ended his career far too soon due to his excess in his personal life. Loved this guy's skill and power
This was very put together very well. Thank you. RIP Tommy.
I will miss him forever. It was a joy to watch his fights. It's great to see so much appreciation for his life
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@@mahalalel27 fuck Jesus.. He died so long ago. If he ever lived... Unlikely..
AM I GOING TO HELL... 🤔
It's a shame he did not have as much appreciation for his talent and life as others did.
I liked watching him lose , wasnt so great to me
He lived life in the fast lane but he was in his early 20s, being a top boxer and in a hit movie like Rocky I think many of us could have acted the same way. RIP Tommy
I always think like that.
No, only a m@&$n acted that way. He didn’t know how to carry himself as a top figure athlete. He should have took care of his career and maintained his status. Later the women will come. He thought there won’t be enough women for him.
Always is ... 🤷🏽
But he also got surrounded by blood sucking leaches and despicable money grabbing scumbags. A familiar story when the wins and money roll in.
Many of us did behave in those kinds of ways......merely from a typical life without all the fame and fortune.
It's not the punch you can throw as much as the punch you can take. This story shows that very well. BRAVO !
morrison could take a punch
Came here after re-watching Rocky V. Not much into boxing so never knew before that he was a professional boxer. I see now that the man was a total beast in the ring. Gone too soon for sure. RIP!
I thought he could act
And treated horribly after being barred from boxing really tragic
He really wasn't good the hole heavy division was really trash doing his time to be honest
Found out about Tommy Morrison from Rocky V believe or not back in 2012. Looked him up after that film, and wow was I stunned at how good he was. Strong, powerful punches and strong foundation. Sucks to see he was more at war with himself than with those he fought in the ring.
He was at war with his AIDS disease. Got to watch out what hookers/escorts/ drugs people do when theyre rich and famous. Unfortunately has catastrophic consequences.
Can you answer in more detail?
@@ChristopherAllford you just set up your account today i see. What details do you need exactly there new account dude.
I thought that was him!
Had more power than Tyson lmfao
Very sad - I was just 3 years older than Tommy, I'm 55 now and recall his rise to fame, RIP brother
he was born Jan 2, 1969
Did he have HIV or that was bullshit? Do you know how he died? That’s terrible either way, I never realized how good he was until now. Almost could’ve fought Tyson.
@@BaldandInsecure183. Him and Tyson were actually relatively simular in style and physic, but I would have bet on prime Tyson in a fight.
@@BaldandInsecure183. He did have HIV and died of an AIDS related illness. He slept with a lot of women but I find it inconceivable that’s how he got it. Unless they were hookers maybe. Not sure if he injected any drugs.
@@BaldandInsecure183. he had hiv and claimed false positives through testing. He eventually fessed up and died from it.
I JUST LOVE YOUR VIDEOS BRO! YOUR STYLE, WITTY NARRATION, FOOTAGE, EVERYTHING IS PHENOMENALLY PERFECT! 😂🎉❤
RIP Tommy.. So sad to have an end like this but his life is a big lesson for future generation..
He fought guys knowing he could give them aids.. .. A dirtbag
They already said that
Such a sad decline and early demise, but he was a brilliant boxer. I never heard of him until today, so I'm thankful I clicked on this and learned about Tommy Morrison. Rest In Peace and Power, Tommy. xx
You never heard of the world champion The Duke??? That's impossible
@@timmuller215 No I didn’t.
@@bobb4193 I never heard of him either until the Rocky movie and I still didn't know he was a real boxer, I thought he was just a great actor.
You told his story fantastic. Thank you for sharing his career with us.
RIP brother. much respect! Thank you for the the memories.
To see such a strong man reduced to what was shown here is a tragedy. He was the best at his profession for a moment, he must have worked incredibly hard to get there. Who can say they wouldn’t have lived as extravagantly as he did, with that kind of success? He’s a legend and we can’t all be. Rest In Peace Tommy Morrison, you fought bravely and inspired millions of others.
He was a really hard puncher, but he was never "the best at his profession". He was not even a top 5 Heavyweight at any point in his career. I loved Tommy Morrison, and was crushed when he lost to that asshole Ray Mercer. But I would never go as far to say he was the best. I do admit I would've loved to see a prime Morrison vs. prime Tyson though. I think a prime Tyson would win early because pre Douglas, Mike had a good chin, and could have likely absorbed Tommy's big punches or would have not been hit with his head movement, bobbing and weaving. I could easily see Mike putting The Duke down with one punch though. Perhaps an uppercut like he put Jose Ribalta down with or a devastating overhand right like he put Larry Holmes down the first time with. The difference is, Ribalta and Holmes, especially Holmes, had a granite chin. Tommy Morrison's chin was always like a fine piece of china.
@@reneep9972 well said. I love how the Tyson haters claim Tommy would beat Mike because he lost to Mercer and Tyson never fought him. The fact is Tyson and Mercer weren’t really the same generation, Mercer just wasn’t there yet.
@@reneep9972 I wish we got to see one fight in the early 90's between Tyson and Morrison --- Tyson probably woulda won but I think if Tommy got in a few of those devastating lefts then I think Iron Mike woulda hit the canvas and went to sleep! Oh man, that fight would been so huge.
Never the best at any moment. I find nothing inspiring about the Tommy Morrison story.
@@trickyBasterd Ok, maybe not the best, but competing against the top fighters.
Might have been my favorite boxer of all time. Simply incredible power. Tragic ending though. Thank you for putting this short documentary together. I really enjoyed watching it.
You'd love Julian Jackson!
Tommy was a proper machine he lived his life doing what he loved also raised great sons, he may have passed away but legends never die. Rest in peace Tommy
Resting in peace where?
@@jimjoe9945wow ok, a hammock on the beach, where else do u think I mean
@@chrismac4612 Everyone goes to heaven. There is no hell. No rules to follow. Live like the devil. Life is tough. Life is unfair. Everyone gets eternal life. Happiness, no pain.....Deceived.
@@jimjoe9945 am I missing something here Jim Joe you get that I'm decieved and claiming he's in hell when I'm saying rest in PEACE is there peace in the place called hell no there's not plus, my path with the Lord Jesus Christ is my own I don't listen to you or anybody else I listen to the Lord and him only, I will say a prayer for you that instead of shouting decieved at people you will help by takings different approach to who actually is decieved in life try helping the instead just slapping the decieved sticker on them, your more likely gonna push people further away from the Lord doing that way
@@chrismac4612 " Legends never die" " He lived his life doing what HE wanted". RIP Tommy. I hope he is. Hell is a real place of torment in fire. Horrible to even think of. You praise his lifestyle then say he's in heaven (rip). That's the deception.
Truly was an inspirational fighter to watch like Mike Tyson sharing amazing and explosive knockout reels.
RIP Legend 🤜🤛
he was never a match for tyson at all , tyson wasv the vking for sure , not morrison
Thunderous power in his punches and his quickness made Tommy a fan favorite and while he left this life much too soon, his legacy will live on thanks to the internet. His impressive highlight reel will amaze generations for years to come. RiP Duke
Some say he had the the best left hook in boxing. A shame we never saw him get to his full potential.
Or maybe we did. Maybe that was it. Either way, a shame how his career went.
Incredible story of a true fighter!
Well done, thanks.
I met him in Reno in June 1992. He was my favorite boxer at the time. I was only 14 but I think it was the only time I've been star struck. Super cool dude.
We all have challenges in life. This life is only temporary… it’s about what we chose to do with it. Family is most important second to the almighty. Be good to each other and spread peace and happiness.
Take your god crap and ramit.
My 13 yr old is a boxer. I will never forget this tragic story and will be supporting my son my whole life and if he's successful, I will do my best to keep him humble and grounded. I wish Tommy survived. He was incredible.
* yawn
That shows you are a really good father and I sincerely wish your son all the best and hope he has an amazing career in the sport and goes very far.
He's got 0 chance 0
All the best for your son. ❤️
i say live fast die young and make a pretty corpse........and get laid by a different women every day apparently WHICH KILLED HIM IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!
What an amazing documentary you've got here. What it takes to be a warrior is literally everything you have. RIP Tommy Morrison 😥
As part of the staff, I had the chance to spend quite some time with Tommy when he was in Mexico for his last fight (which he won with an unbelievable KO). He was super friendly and fun, never imagined he would be such a nice feet-on-the-ground person, he never stoped joking even minutes prior to his match in his dressing room. What a tragedy indeed.
Sorry, knowing him and seeing what happened later must have been hard. But nice to hear this.
@@andygossard4293 yeah, it was really sad to see someone like him gone in such conditions. Good memories. One of the nicest Boxers and/or VIPs I've ever met.
@a lol, which one of your favorite fighters did he obliterate?
@Eduardo Oliveira You mention Trump, but forget to mention his actual BFF Bill Clinton 🤣.
@@ADSUPINTHIS
It looks like ALL of donnie's pals were scumbags.
Why are we talking about it here?
Such a good documentary. One of my favorite's EVER especially in under 30 minutes ❤
this was so beautifully done man. even though i know the story like the back of my hand... i still got emotional and felt that wisdom at the end. thank you.
Wow, this channel really knows how to capture the essence of boxing legends, and the Tommy Morrison story is no exception. It's a poignant reminder that talent can shine incredibly bright but can also dim too soon. Morrison was a beast in the ring, a knockout machine that had fans on the edge of their seats. But his story also serves as a cautionary tale, a lesson about the fragility of life and how quickly fortunes can change. Thank you for doing justice to the complexity of his legacy. I'm eagerly waiting for your next deep dive into the universe of boxing history. 👊🌟
Amazing work indeed 🤌🏼
Well said, my friend. You can tell this guy has a real respect for the sport and awesome skill and bravery of some of these fighters.
Great Show!
Best Channel.
Unfortunate end for a man who was obviously a gifted talent. I wish his sons and family well
Wasn’t gifted enough tho to win the title
@@James-hh1lq he won it bro, didn't you see rocky 5?
@@jskjsk6942 good one 🤣
@@James-hh1lq so the only true gifted people in world are the ones with plaques and trophies?
@@rahiemthomas5617 no just not as good as the real pros
Great job with this video. Tommy was always a gladiator
I'm so glad for channels like these that talk about boxers I didn't even know growing up in the 90's because of star power. I knew Tyson and all the other big names, But these boxers had amazing skills that the media didn't care about. Such talented boxers.
Tommy was a great fighter. He fought and lived hard. Rest In Peace warrior!
He was a decent fight I certainly don’t think he was great
@@jamesgreen8573 were you a pro boxer? Lmao didnt think so scrub
@@toferboy1997 what’s the point of a question if you answered it, the whole comment is pointless
@@jamesgreen8573 “Decent” fighters don’t usually fight for championships.
@@fsu88me don’t be silly of course they do anyway the wbo was in its infancy then it was not regarded as a championship, there is no argument I’m right
The guy really had balls of steel, even fought Rocky Balboa in a street fight!
Let's take it to the streets
@@teegrizzle sue me for what
I thought that was him.
they were suppose to be brothers... he ruined it 😅
Shame he didn't have condoms of steel.
I got to meet this man briefly when he fought at Foxwoods Casino around 91,92 sometime. I wasnt supposed to ask for autographs but always did. He was generous enough to sign one for me. Burt Young (Paulie) came to support him. When I asked for Young's autograph he pleasantly agreed, and insisted on getting my name and shaking my hand. Very nice man indeed that may have not been the biggest celebrity, but the nicest I remember from my collection. Joe Theisman was the biggest D-bag I had the opportunity of meeting.
As a former amateur fighter, I can say that a tko by body shot is so much more thrilling than a regular ko, especially when you hate the guy you’re fighting. The opponent stays conscious, allowing them to process not only the pain, but the loss as well.
Well there really shouldn't be hate among athlete's, it's a sport. But I'm guessing that anger/hate probably makes one more aggressive.
@@StarrDust0 were all human and we have them same emotions, fighters always picture fighting the person the hate the most, just got to learn to control it and use it to your advantage
Iron Mike got his name for a reason now
@@lukeshaw3375 ya true, at the end you want to win, survive and not end up in the hospital. Brutal sport...get hit wrong you could get injured, paralyzed or dead. We are human most of us are fragile. I get the 'fun' in this but it's just wrong in so many ways.
@@StarrDust0 that's why they need to be able to control it, when that bell rings, they need to stop and if they can't or can't control their selfs in the weigh ins or press conferences, they shouldn't be in a ring at any level and tbh box is more dangerous than ufc or bkb less padding means less brain damage but more blood and cuts
He was a real class act! The way he doesn’t go beyond the knockout and just keep trying to hit. As soon as he saw they were done he walks away. Very professional. Love this dude, an outstanding fighter.
That's how it works in boxing. It's illegal to do otherwise.
Big George said Tommy's left hook was "Murderous" and he had never been hit so hard. Even with all his issues Tommy always showed class in the ring to opponents . I have never seen a few of these clips . Thank-you bro !
Great video. Great boxer a real legend. Sad he's gone so early. Rip.Tommy.
It's great that he had intestinal fortitude to achieve his goals but sad that on this path, many like him become blindly self destructive through carelessness.
Thanks for the documentary, it filled in allot of blanks for me about Tommy.
It was set up on him from promoters trying to get him out of boxing cause don king didn’t want a white champion
@@user-cc9vw4mo6g Don King was about $ not race. Everyone gets played based on potential till they get burned out. Signing that dotted line means you get screwed, even Mike Tyson!
@@qsartwrx Don King destroyed boxing
@@kiaadams104 Depends on what you think he destroyed. It was his marketing and strong arming techniques that brought boxing to millions that were never into it. Hype had never been used in such a way prior to Don King, so at least acknowledge this fact.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely!
This was his downfall.
R.I.P. Tommy Morrison...sometimes the hardest punches are not thrown by you...
They are thrown at you by the life you choose to lead.
As Shakespeare said: "Be somebody...or Be somebody's fool"
Truly, the most perceptive comment! For all our actions whilst here on the spinning globe... there are consequences for every reaction... A sad shame for someone that had found fame AND Fortune... to not cap its reality, and calm down in appreciation... BUT, "Boys" will be boys... in empathy and sending condolences... this IS our chosen life... it is honestly a wake-up, in how to make life's best choices. YET, Another talent destroyed by flamboyance and false administered "Self-worth"... there is ALWAYS the retribution of "The balancing Act" that can NEVER be ignored! Sadly, he did! Choices, choices... everywhere, not all roads lead to Paradise! ...or to the Ultimate success, no matter WHAT you do, but this a fine example of what NOT to do!
Oh please everyman if has an opportunity is a whore so don't do that. Tommy just had way way more opportunities.
@@marchicagonow this kid would have destroyed your beloved tyson
I sometimes wonder if people just listen to what they want. His life changed from the day he was misdiagnosed. HIV was a death sentence then and didn't justify the life he lived because of that, but no one has the right to judge another, especially the dead.
He had so much potential..what he needed was a mentor, somebody who could keep him on the straight & narrow, teach him self control, tempering his impulses etc..he had the tools to be great
I thought his mentor was rocky Balboa
@nikkipacheco6835 if he only could've been so lucky to be Tommy Gunn in real life..Rocky warned him about GW Duke and the gold digging red-headed tramp..then beat sense into him via a commuter bus and Sent to jail as a lesson..then JUST MAYBE his life turns out differently- in all seriousness, may he 🙏 RIP
yeah high probably i would say at least so far but a puncher against a puncher who is a little faster or a little faster and a little more range or just a little faster and harder single explosive punch/s , even he have less kondition , is in a knockout boxing match that e.g. after regulation 10 rounds a 3min in advantage
btw he have a good physique but he is not so quite strong in his strokes and he is also not quite as strong at his arms and shoulders (at least so far not so much musclemass there) but he is already strong and athletically and have good potencial in terms of movement and also quite enduring from the system her and at least from the physical point of view comperatively good abilitys to box intelligent moreof a mixture of a puncher and a athlete , more of a allrounder then an pure boxer
I agree. Tommy needed an Angelo Dundee.
He probalbly had good mentors but didn't want to listen. This happens to many athletes when the reach the top.
So the message is to surround yourself with honorable people looking after your best interest rather then just their own ✌🏻♥️
Easier said than done much of the time
Boxing in the 90s was huge with so many great boxers and bouts. Watching Tommy throughout his life here in KC was great until it wasn't and became heartbreaking. RIP Tommy Morrison. Also saw Judge Mills Lane in this video, RIP the Judge too.
@sirretsnom3329 Mills Lane was a cool cat and he was definitely one of my favorite people growing up. Merry Christmas friend!
@@randyakin2588 "Let's get it on!"
didn't know mills died though i haven't followed sports for some time now.
there's never gonna be a time again like the 80's and 90's and maybe early 2000's.
at least we're not gonna witness them...
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I didn't know he had passed either. He is a brother Marine of mine. R.I.P. 🙏
Tommy was a powerful puncher.
I hated to see him leave us. Sometimes life throws a surprise punch that we can't recover from.
Life is all about choices...
@@chrisstian5729 and a lot of luck
He refused to recover. He could have been treated and still be alive today. I don't get all this admiration for a stone cold idiot who exposed others to disease.
@nicholastv5543 hey how are you 8)
@nicholastv5543 🤪
Sometimes a messenger needs to be So brilliant .... that the message is brought across most powerfully. Of course it is very Sad. Tommy Morrison was the Bomb! Bravo to the Boxer. And Bless him for it all....Brilliance and Sadly...a powerful Messenger.
Seen by a Kansas City native it was exciting to see Tommy rise in the ranks. It was equally hard seeing him fall from grace.
“Women weaken Legs”
-Mick
This video felt like a 2 hour movie, in a good way. Thank you @VoteSport. Also the ending song was perfect, whoever was in charge of that hell yea and thank you to the narrator, writers and editing team.
💯💯💯
No picture, maby she gets stabbed.
Any idea what the song title is?
Yo Tommy I didn't hear no bell
@@angelripper_420 "My father was a boxer, and a college football player." Don't hang out w/ them. Its my straw.
Another fantastic recap of a fighters career thoroughly enjoy the series.
fantastic piece! My heart hurt watching Tommy lose and spiral downward. I hope he was saved.
Saved from what? Certainly not hell. That doesn’t exist
@@slickbricknick123 careful. With a comment like that your insecurity is showing
How is my insecurity showing? It’s your not you’re but I don’t expect your kind to know simple grammar.
@@slickbricknick123 might be his second language
@@uncertifiedprofessional as is your gullibility
He was an absolute legend, rest easy Tommy
He wasnt a legend at all but yea RIP though
Not a legend no....
Far from a legend but very good
He wasn't a legend at all due he don,t fight to win the title. The only title he got was women and drugs and drunks
Legend 😂😂😂😂 you mean overatted Roids BUM.
He was 6’2” and walked around at a normal weight of around 235lbs. That’s a dangerous man anywhere on the planet
Yeah, I’m 6 foot 3 inches between 220 and 225 back then. I like a lot things that Tommy did with that having younger brothers and friends helping found more fights than anyone else I know. I was faster than most and punched harder . But never was I in Tommy class or level of either. He was one of my favorites and I think he had the best left hook in the game at that time. He said in an interview that after going pro he would fight in tough man contests in bars and different places under a different name. He said he fought in 50 or so and lost twice.
A great deal can be said about his character in watching his fights. As soon as he hit his opponent and they started to drop he stepped back. Can clearly tell he had a great deal of respect for the profession. I knew he partied, but who the hell wouldn't coming from nothing and rising to the top. He said he wished he would have been a better role model. Tommy you were a damn good one, makes me sad for you to think you were not, rest in piece.
They killed him.. he was just a dumb spirited kid..
Yes, I believe he's still in one piece.
@@craigr4763 that's awesome. Good catch
@@creativegamemechanics Oh thanks. I can spot these things somehow because I passed primary school English classes. It's so very awesome. Well done you for taking it all in good spirits and not being spiteful about it. I mean, you could pay more attention to your writing, or, you could just mock people who light-heartedly try to correct you. Whatever pal...
@@craigr4763 are things alright at home buddy
200 matches by the time he was 18. That's serious experience.
If that was these days he’d be a billionaire haha
@Palepa fighters don't make shit.
Saw this story years ago and just stumbled on it again. First one I watched was much longer and more heart wrenching. Not to discredit this video by any means. My point being that his story is one that hits harder than his left hook. We’re mortal and no matter our status or strength, our confidence or willpower, we can all fall from grace not with a loud crash but with almost silent abandon. To me, it’s the ultimate reality check
Tommy was a child of the 80's and the popular phrase back then was "live fast, die fast" and sadly he took it to heart for his personal life
The legendary incredible power of punches of the boxer charm me very much. So I respect & love him very much.
Tommy isn't talked about enough. I always did wonder what happened to him. Sad to hear about how his career ended and ultimately how his life ended. But he after watching this, his mark was definitely left in the ring.
Antiwhite racism
@@D9Wx 🤨
Tommy WAS talked about enough. Just because it`s been a long time don`t mean it wasn`t going on
Everybody who follows boxing knows what happened to Tommy Morrison.
He was a full blown dick ,nothing to talk about really
I remember his interviews after his first ever loss. He had admitted that he had let the fame and fortune of Rocky distract him but in way that he put all on him, no excuses, just accountability. It was at that moment that I really believed he was no longer 'the great white hype' and actually a true contender.
So fascinating that his character goes through the same thing.
It’s pretty crazy how much blacks have a genetic advantage over whites in these sports. When one white guy starts winning a lot, people lose their minds because it’s so rare to see a white guy destroying black guys in the ring.
@@isolatedbutjacked7036 .....what?
@@strawberrycatastrofy257 what?
Sadly, I don't think his brain recovered after the Mercer fight. No shame on Mercer, but that ref....criminally derilect in his duties. I was shocked Tommy survived. I know many judges and referrees who were pissed about it.
I remember when he first came up and had a great career. Alot of people loved him and at a glimpse, was so sad that everyone forgot him until his passing. RIP Tommy
What a complete legend. Great video. Rip.
It's sad that he had that much potential, but fame got to him. His character in rocky was a mirror to him, it's ironic and tragic. If things were different he would have gone far and would have been one of the greats. R.I.P. dude
Didn't have the chin to be a great. Had all the power and speed, but he couldn't take a hit. Some boxers are just born with that one flaw, him and Amir Khan being two good examples. Fantastic offensive fighters, just glass chins.
@@scentsappeal he took some hard shots, he had a chin of concrete not steel lol, you chisel him enough and you'd get him, but yeah no one's immune with enough chin music.
Thanks for uploading.
Great video. Tragic story. I was born a year before Tommy. Followed his progress here in the UK. He was in the same space as some of the greats, Tyson, Lewis, klitschko’s etc. Could have been really great with the right people around him.
Tragic waste of life and talent. RIP Tommy
I knew who Tommy Morrison was, but I never knew his story like this. Fantastic documentary about his career and personal life. People can say what the want, but Morrison and Tyson have the best left hooks I've ever seen in all the yrs I've watched boxing. RIP Duke💯💯💯💯
sans oublier. David Tua
@josephzemmit8409 who's that?
Yes sir,I'm surprised anyone mentioned Tua...I as well thought he was great
Joe Frazier had a pretty good left hook too
Was it because of the age difference he never fought Tyson?
Thank you for the memories, Tommy And may God bless your boys.
Terrific video. Well written and well read narrative. New found respect for Tommy ‘Duke’ Morrison. RIP
An amazing boxer that in other words he said: "a reckless way to wasting life", bad decisions preferring pleasure over the sport and responsibility, is sad how he ended but is a lesson for everyone...
Very tough to get lots of money and fame, whilebeing young and attractive, amd a pension for the fast life..no one to give him proper guidance..
It's very watched out for in Thaiboxing culture, no drink, no smoke, no lady.
Sorry, although he was a strong fighter, he wasn’t on Tyson’s level. He was also gay with aids. A sick individual that still wanted to fight even at the risk of spreading his deadly virus.
@@chrispudd1815 Morrison wasn't gay. He didn't have AIDS. The boxing insiders couldn't stand a white man of Morrison's caliber in their midst, so they came up with the fake AIDS diagnosis. It's too bad about Tommy's choices on living the fast life, because that does more people in than just about anything else. What did Tommy in? A little bit him, and a little bit them.
@@chrispudd1815 Hey Russia you left one of your bots here lol
I grew up watching all of these 90's boxers and they either made it big or most got tangled in that downward spiral out of control. I remember watching Tommy with my dad.
I tell ya what.. breaking your hand AND YOUR JAW! in a fight.. and continuing is pure warrior 👊🏼
Just shows how good Mike Tyson has aged over the years compared to a lot of the fighters from the same Era
Yea he's pretty mentally healthy still
He has a lot of practice tuning up the dames
Mike is on TRT so its not surprising
@@henzoko5946 What's TRT?
@@TheOlmonroe1 TRT stands for Testosterone Replacement Therapy. It is a method of boasting low T (Testosterone), etc. Some men go for these if there T levels are low, especially with age.
"And only four of them did not need a head scan when things were settled". Bro you got the best writers on youtube.
I remember Tommy. I always wondered why he never fought Tyson? Now I know. He was only 44 when he passed. Dang. Hell of a left hook. Rest in peace Tommy.
Damn, dude was a lifetime athlete. He went from throwing balls to throwing hands lmao.
After the defeat to Lewis a three-fight deal was signed (Don King) with Morrison having two tune-up fights and then the third being with Tyson, but that was when he was then diagnosed with AIDS so the agreement was shelved. Would have been good to see them fight earlier like in the early nineties but Tyson had his stay in jail, so the timing was never right. Had a Morrison-Tyson fight occurred it would probably be one of the most rewatched fights on youtube in this day and age.
@@shiningphantasy1393 nah, it wouldn't have been a that worth watching. TM was out of his depth against Lewis would have been similar against Tyson.
@@MultiVeeta Agreed. Morrison was a beast but whoever thinks he wouldn't get leveled by Tyson in his prime is delusional.
@@MultiVeeta I don't know people claimed that Morrison was done after losing to Mercer but he worked his way back and put out some entertaining fights; as it relates to Tyson that hypothetical fight would have been when Mike's best years were well behind him and would have had the potential to be a good slugfest, even if it only lasted a couple of rounds or a little more. Morrison wasn't at the proper development stage to be fighting Tyson in the late eighties. He was out of shape against Lewis and not at his level, but most boxers aren't.
Tommy was awesome. The guy was a rockstar. Good Video..
Wow!didn’t realise how good Tommy was. Rest easy champ!
A Great Boxer and Flawed Human Being Like Us All. He Should Be Remembered For The Great Boxer He Was. Respect.🥊
Brilliantly created piece! Inspiring and at the same time an important lesson about life
Tommy was exciting to watch... Boxing back then was exciting to watch... especially the heavyweights... and I loved him as Tommy "The Machine" Gunn... RIP Tommy...💙
I watched a lot of boxing in my younger years but I never heard of Tommy Morrison even after watching these clips. Without a doubt, he was one hell of a hard hitting boxer. Self indulgence and living a promiscuous lifestyle got to him, in the end. Fame was his ultimate downfall which makes this story of a young Tommy Morrison a very sad one.
Watching Tommy just makes me think of what could have been. To see him and Tyson in their primes would have been spectacular.
It would have, but Tyson was busy ducking everyone and fighting bums like Tony Tubbs
Mike would have had him begging for mamma and some more AIDS invasion in the first 28 seconds! Not that Mike would EVER fight someone so grossly infected by the disgusting, perverted plague! EVER! The Meds would have stopped as a TKO before they entered the Arena... dirty pervert that Morrison sold out to, fame and fortune caught him with the utmost, most dynamic right upper-cut he never saw coming (or should that be cumming?) What goes around (BUT, NEVER in professionally disciplined circles)! He got for cleanliness of humanity (poor wife) the best TKO ever!
@@brettthomas6400 Morrison first notable fight was in 1991 in January against pinklon Thomas his last fight in 1991 was against Ray Mercer Tommy got knocked out ! In 1992 mike went to prison when Mike got out of prison in 1995 Tommy got knocked out by Lewis same year Tyson fought McNealy as a tune up and went on and captured all three title’s again so it doesn’t look like he ducked anyone. Tommy was an absolute beast loved his fights
@@brettthomas6400😂😂😂😂 He’s 6’2… Mike was like 5’9 but yeah nice try with what would have happened 😂😂😂 narrators make everything sound believable
Loved his fights, devastating punch but not the best chin. He took one of the biggest beatings I’ve ever seen in boxing. Nonetheless, he had so much potential but destroyed himself with a crazy lifestyle. Very sad story.
No matter what was done in his private life , his accomplishments speak for them selves. He was an amazing boxer!
Tyson would have destroyed him
@@DaMCManiac youngest heavyweight buddy, you just think its cool to be different
@@DaMCManiac Tyson overrated.... Wow
@@DaMCManiac 🤡🤡🤡🤡
@@DaMCManiac not his actual skill? Everyone just ignore this 🤡 he's clearly trolling. And, he wouldn't say this to Mike Tyson's face
Man the dude who took the beating of his life on his birthday then smiled and said I love you mom and dad. 😂🎉 what a guy.
Really - there’s other ways to say hello mum and dad
RIP Tommy Morrison…the flames that shine twice as bright, burn half as long. Very powerful lessons to be learned here 😢
You can only rest in peace in Jesus Christ. I never liked the term RIP because it deceives people into thinking if someone lived a good life, were a good person, did a lot of nice things that they would rest in peace. But the only way to be righteous before God is through Jesus Christ. He died on a cross as our sacrifice for our sins and drank the full cup of God's wrath for our sake, laying down his own life for us and was raised from the dead 3 days later. There is forgiveness of sins and redemption through the blood of Christ, the precious blood he spilt to cleanse us and wash us and make us righteous before God. Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven I pray you put your faith in Jesus Christ, believe, and give your life to him. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son so that whosoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life.
@@likenl4508 Amen brother, have a blessed day 🙏♥
RIP Tommy!
I love that scene in that movie.
Is that a fact of physics? Will you reference the law if it is? Thanks
If Tommy had stayed focused and not let his lifestyle get out of control he could have been one of the all time greats. As it is, he had one of the best left hooks ever and he was a devastating knockout artist.
This is where a good manager would have stepped in and look for ways to help him. People took advantage of him it seems. Made sure he had women and booze. Never realizing the potential outcome. Sad story 😔, really and many more out there.
sounds like Mike
100%, he rarely fought in top condition, his fight against Foreman was the only one once he got big that he fought without boozing and partying the entire way up until the fight. When he was focussed and in top condition few boxers alive in their prime would have been a decent challenge, degeneracy is a far worse vice than is currently understood.
the only thing that derailed his career was a false positive from a PCR test the inventor of said test Kary Mullis stated right up until his death the PCR test isn't a diagnostic tool
till he met ray mercer that is , aint so bad