“Somebody is goin’ down,” the fight poster bellowed. » Read More
Michael Bentt KO1 Tommy Morrison: a classic cautionary tale regarding the perils of overlooking your opponent
-25 years ago, Tommy Morrison had just beaten the legendary George Foreman to become the WBO heavyweight champion. » Read More
June 7, 1993: Tommy Morrison’s boxing masterpiece
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This writer: “Champ, how on earth did a fight between two massive punchers, yourself and Tommy Morrison, go the distance?”
George Foreman: “That’s a good question”. » Read More
“Tommy” promises to be compulsive viewing
-As part of the hugely enjoyable 30 for 30 series, ESPN will, on September 13, put out a show devoted to late heavyweight puncher and former WBO champ Tommy Morrison. » Read More
25 years on: Ray Mercer’s brutal KO of Tommy Morrison still disturbs
-The fight was dubbed “Test of Courage” and the loser of the heavyweight battle that took place a quarter of a century ago today had to show real courage in even stepping back into a boxing ring after what happened to him in Atlantic City, New Jersey. » Read More
New claims say Tommy Morrison boxed while HIV positive for seven years
-Back in 1996, when heavyweight star and former WBO champion Tommy Morrison was announced to be HIV positive, it stunned the boxing world and fighters who had recently shared a ring with Morrison went out and got themselves tested, just in case. » Read More
Remembering Tommy “The Duke” Morrison
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CANASTOTA, NY – SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame joins the worldwide boxing community in mourning the loss of former WBO heavyweight champion Tommy “The Duke” Morrison, who passed away Sunday (Sept. » Read More
Tommy Morrison passes away
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44-year-old former WBO heavyweight champion Tommy “The Duke” Morrison has passed away in Omaha, Nebraska. » Read More