Tommy Morrison Archives

25 Years Ago – “Raw Power:” When Tommy Morrison And Razor Ruddock Collided

June 10, 2020 by James Slater

Tommy Morrison - The heavyweight fight most expected would turn into either a war or end via a violent KO, or both, was dubbed “Raw Power.” It took place 25 years ago today. It was Tommy Morrison Vs. Donovan “Razor” Ruddock. And it was brutal.

188 Shares

The heavyweight fight most expected would turn into either a war or end via a violent KO, or both, was dubbed “Raw Power.” It took place 25 years ago today. … Read more

On This Day In 1991: Brutal Punchers Ray Mercer And Tommy Morrison Score Nasty KO’s On The Same Card

January 12, 2020January 11, 2020 by James Slater

82 Shares

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0kLek92cO8 Ray Mercer and Tommy Morrison, who had met as amateurs (in 1988, Mercer winning via decision) were on a collision course. The two big punchers helped make the heavyweight … Read more

Lennox Lewis – Tommy Morrison: one of Lewis’ most underrated performances

October 7, 2019 by James Slater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef-mkaoAYFk “Somebody is goin’ down,” the fight poster bellowed. And Tommy Morrison did go down, four times. It was on this day back in 1995 when Lewis, still rebuilding after … Read more

Michael Bentt KO1 Tommy Morrison: a classic cautionary tale regarding the perils of overlooking your opponent

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 by James Slater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjdVN7QUpBc 25 years ago, Tommy Morrison had just beaten the legendary George Foreman to become the WBO heavyweight champion. Making his second defence of the belt, a 24-year-old Morrison appeared … Read more

June 7, 1993: Tommy Morrison’s boxing masterpiece

June 9, 2018June 9, 2018 by James Slater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiCY3mqOMCY 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”. It was a … Read more

“Tommy” promises to be compulsive viewing

August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 by James Slater

Tommy Morrison - 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. The trailer is available now and going by the teaser this one should be excellent.

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. The trailer is available now and going by the teaser this one should be excellent.

Morrison, who sadly passed away at the age of just 44 in 2013, sure crammed a lot into his short life – and not all of it was good. A true American tragedy, Morrison – at one point in time the quintessential blue eyed, blonde haired all American kid – suffered a most rapid fall from grace.

25 years on: Ray Mercer’s brutal KO of Tommy Morrison still disturbs

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 by James Slater

Tommy Morrison - 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.

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.

Tommy Morrison, unbeaten, heavily hyped and even a movie star, was challenging recently crowned WBO heavyweight champ Ray Mercer in a clash of unbeaten punchers. What followed was nothing short of gruesome.

New claims say Tommy Morrison boxed while HIV positive for seven years

July 22, 2016 by James Slater

Tommy Morrison - 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. Well, according to a breaking news story from LawNewz, newly discovered court records say Morrison was actually HIV in 1989 - a full seven years earlier.

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. Well, according to a breaking news story from LawNewz, newly discovered court records say Morrison was actually HIV in 1989 – a full seven years earlier.

Remembering Tommy “The Duke” Morrison

September 5, 2013September 4, 2013 by Boxing Hall of Fame

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. 1st) in Omaha, Nebraska at age 44.

Tommy “The Duke” Morrison

“Tommy Morrison brought so much excitement and energy to the heavyweight division in the 1990s,” said Hall director Ed Brophy. “We were saddened to learn the news of his passing and we offer our condolences to the entire Morrison family.”

Tommy Morrison passes away

September 2, 2013September 2, 2013 by Jeff Sorby

44-year-old former WBO heavyweight champion Tommy “The Duke” Morrison has passed away in Omaha, Nebraska. Morrison died last night with his wife at his side. The cause of death hasn’t been revealed yet. Morrison started in the movie “Rocky V” with actor Sylvester Stallone. One of the top boxers in the late 80s and 90s, Morrison was said to have Gullain-Barre Syndrome, according to his wife Trisha.

Morrison tested positive for HIV back in 1996, which halted his promising boxing career. Morrison would later fight two more times in stopping John Castle in the 2nd round in 2007, and Matt Weishaar in the 3rdnd round in 2008. Morrison didn’t look good in the Weishaar fight, as he was badly out of breath before finally halting him.