Had More Power Than Tyson... One Punch Knockouts and the True Story of Tommy Morrison
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Tommy Morrison will forever remain one of the most tragic figures throughout pugilistic history. In the 90s the blond giant with a chiseled silhouette was the embodiment of a knockout machine. But the prominent heavyweight’s career was cut short in the prime of his potential, suddenly and irrevocably. Today we remember the legendary power and dramatic path of boxing’s "great white hope".
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@gravypatron
Жыл бұрын
Ego driven Rapist. He died how he should have. Too bad he took down women with him.
@birdflu6312
Жыл бұрын
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!!!
@boepaynepill318
Жыл бұрын
Stop the lies Tyson would have crushed him like Aids did 😂😂
@adriankalitka3762
Жыл бұрын
I don't know if he had more power than Tyson. Possibly more STD's but definitely the worst one 😂
@aldinmisic
Жыл бұрын
AZIZ,TAJSON NAJVEĆI UDARAČ POLU TEŠKE KTG SVIH VREMENA
Sometimes no matter how many fights a man has, his greatest battle is with himself.
@swervsplatt9672
Жыл бұрын
A hard fought one, indeed...
@stat-x
Жыл бұрын
Not sometimes, always. It's just that some people are more self-destructive.
@Walkingstoic
Жыл бұрын
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:
@cheetonation
Жыл бұрын
Pretty generic ngl lol
@BST-lm4po
Жыл бұрын
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!
@marygould7934
Жыл бұрын
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.
@yuranpereira4339
Жыл бұрын
14 cervejas no máximo por seman, diminui o risco de disfunção erétil em 15%/17%
@ameyas7726
Жыл бұрын
Addiction!...you take drugs once and your sports career is over..
@altide8784
Жыл бұрын
Tysons career was also infected by addictions
@Shogun_23
Жыл бұрын
God bless
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
@CamiloCBG
4 ай бұрын
I always think like that.
@thegodfather7927
3 ай бұрын
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.
@micasaplaya3640
3 ай бұрын
Always is ... 🤷🏽
@peternagy-im4be
3 ай бұрын
But he also got surrounded by blood sucking leaches and despicable money grabbing scumbags. A familiar story when the wins and money roll in.
@Casteeyo...
3 ай бұрын
Money, Women after women.. alcohol and all .. I would've lost from the beginning
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. 👊🌟
@CamiloCBG
4 ай бұрын
Amazing work indeed 🤌🏼
Morrison was legit , that era of Heavyweights was crazy
@ebayguy38
Жыл бұрын
nothing today in combat sports can compare to it.
@mike287slashm7
Жыл бұрын
@@ebayguy38 Fury would hold his own.
@MarMaxGaming
Жыл бұрын
@@mike287slashm7fury is 6’9” lol would love to see that fight
@georgeelmerdenbrough6906
Жыл бұрын
Legit but not Elite .
@georgeelmerdenbrough6906
Жыл бұрын
@@MarMaxGaming Thats what he says but looks more like 6'7"
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.
@jeusgarcia8597
Жыл бұрын
*BEST COMMENT ON THIS THREAD*
@boepaynepill318
Жыл бұрын
Stop the lies Tyson would have crushed him like Aids did 😂😂
@dc.pentrumesteri4893
Жыл бұрын
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
@MikeyMike-uu3fe
Жыл бұрын
VERY Nicely said boivilla...👊👊
@roxyla69
Жыл бұрын
Nicely said @ Boi Villa
This was very put together very well. Thank you. RIP Tommy.
Incredible story of a true fighter! Well done, thanks.
I like the fact that he always knew when his opponent was down and never took a cheap shot.
@DrJ-hx7wv
Жыл бұрын
I noticed that too.
@ralphcantrell3214
Жыл бұрын
Yep. It was a courtesy his opponents didn't always return - as in Ray Mercer.
@Rondigity92
Жыл бұрын
@@ralphcantrell3214 the ref for sure should have stepped in.. its their job to stop the fight.
@fredzep01
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@ralphcantrell3214
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
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.
@jetoneshuford4405
Жыл бұрын
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@edstar83
Жыл бұрын
Not good enough to beat Rocky Balboa though.
@LowTierKam
Жыл бұрын
@@jetoneshuford4405 Lennox was a beast himself
@harperproduction3935
Жыл бұрын
@@LowTierKam So did he have Aids or not? Is that got him at the end? Not sure I understand
@gu2574
Жыл бұрын
@@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?
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.
@marchicago
5 ай бұрын
As Shakespeare said: "Be somebody...or Be somebody's fool"
@grahamjbrown22
3 ай бұрын
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!
@tinajackson6875
Ай бұрын
Oh please everyman if has an opportunity is a whore so don't do that. Tommy just had way way more opportunities.
@user-he7ur3cg1g
Ай бұрын
@@marchicagonow this kid would have destroyed your beloved tyson
@kingdavid6476
14 күн бұрын
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.
Absolutely terrific vidio !!!! Thank you for a stunning half hour of imaginings boxing clips .
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.
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 ...
WOW...Thanks for putting this up well done. Still such a sad ending....Tears
He was so gifted… so sad that he went to the sweetest and more poisoned part of the life too soon and too alone despite of being surrounded by people everyday.
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.
@Whitegorillaboy
Жыл бұрын
Tommy Morrison himself never knew who he was.
@spp1d3r
Жыл бұрын
@@Whitegorillaboy are you Tommy Morrison ?how would u know that u idiot
@michaelb2388
Жыл бұрын
@@Whitegorillaboy what makes you say that? It sounds like nonsense
@gannonbohning-hx3nb
Жыл бұрын
Awesome punch
@gannonbohning-hx3nb
Жыл бұрын
Now it's three times faster than Mike Tyson
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.
@darren5971
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Walkingstoic
Жыл бұрын
@@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'%.
@darren5971
Жыл бұрын
@@Walkingstoic 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.
@electronicjihad
Жыл бұрын
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
@michaeldrumm3711
Жыл бұрын
@@darren5971 wow
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.
Tommy Morrison. Humble, even when he was at the top of his career, loved watching his fights, amazing boxer/ fighter, sad he struggled within himself. I pray he's at peace. I've watched his story many times, saddens me but I'm glad I was able to watch his tallent in the ring. Thank you Tommy for all you gave.
@beauburrell3318
4 ай бұрын
Hedonism is not humility......
@markduggan689
3 ай бұрын
I went to school with him in Jay, be was anything but humble
@user-dj7zn3nc6j
3 ай бұрын
He wasn't humble later in his career. He had become arrogant...
@rotweilerscholar1181
Ай бұрын
Humble and Tommy Morrison could never be mentioned in the same breath. Here's a great example of how Social media can change the narrative many years later. Boxing fans in the past had the Boxing knowledge to dismiss the KO's of unranked fighters. Nowadays fans don't know the difference. Tommy was decent but he had a weak chin. He had a good left hook but he was undersized. He even showed some mobility and a ring IQ when he fought an old Foreman.
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.
@bibsp3556
Жыл бұрын
You'd love Julian Jackson!
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.
@Itiswhatitispartna
Жыл бұрын
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.
@ChristopherAllford
Жыл бұрын
Can you answer in more detail?
@Itiswhatitispartna
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherAllford you just set up your account today i see. What details do you need exactly there new account dude.
@jacobac07
9 ай бұрын
I thought that was him!
@johnconrad7443
8 ай бұрын
Had more power than Tyson lmfao
Wow dude. I really love your minidocumentaries. Very well made! A lot of research and passion.
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.
You told his story fantastic. Thank you for sharing his career with us.
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
@RussellCambell
Жыл бұрын
He sure fought like Rocky movies
@lexkanyima2195
Жыл бұрын
@@RussellCambell different style
@tunnelrat1439
Жыл бұрын
there's always a bigger bear
@WrestlingErnestHemingway
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@tunnelrat1439
Жыл бұрын
@@WrestlingErnestHemingway General Statement . No matter how good anyone is at anything boxing or otherwise there is always a bigger bear.
Great video, thanks, really enjoyed that one..
Great video. Great boxer a real legend. Sad he's gone so early. Rip.Tommy.
Very sad - I was just 3 years older than Tommy, I'm 55 now and recall his rise to fame, RIP brother
@luciankagul
Жыл бұрын
he was born Jan 2, 1969
@BaldandInsecure183.
Жыл бұрын
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.
@nocturnaljoe9543
Жыл бұрын
@@BaldandInsecure183. Him and Tyson were actually relatively simular in style and physic, but I would have bet on prime Tyson in a fight.
@Bloggsjoe81
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Nmdixon-cu7vm
Жыл бұрын
@@BaldandInsecure183. he had hiv and claimed false positives through testing. He eventually fessed up and died from it.
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.
@nehemiahpouncey3607
Жыл бұрын
Logan,jake, and KSI will be down in A minute. Mayweather be like nope. Knowing them they would take the Match.
@nehemiahpouncey3607
Жыл бұрын
Tyson fury would retire from boxing If he was still around.🤣 He might go a few rounds with Tommy tho. Fight of the year.
@jacobmccandles1767
Жыл бұрын
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.
@karlwithak.
Жыл бұрын
Not Tragic When it is Chosen. The Story of The United States: Made Money, Did Drugs, Life Collapsed, All Their Own Fault, No One Crying.
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3
Жыл бұрын
Repent to Jesus Christ “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalms 143:8 NIV T
Really enjoyed this
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!
@lexkanyima2195
Жыл бұрын
I thought he could act
@viciouslady1340
Жыл бұрын
And treated horribly after being barred from boxing really tragic
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.
@oldaccount5217
Жыл бұрын
“Women weaken Legs” -Mick
Don't know how, but I was blessed to view some of his boughts. Was my favorite.
Rest in Peace, Tommy! You could have gone on to become the greatest of all time! 🙏❤
@kostageorgiou3741
3 ай бұрын
He is still the champ 🏆
@MyTube-yc3hd
Ай бұрын
no
@LyanaMillanor
Ай бұрын
Bullshit. He had no chin.
@user-xq1tj3kb3i
Ай бұрын
@@LyanaMillanorbruh. what chin do you have little boy?
@rotweilerscholar1181
Ай бұрын
Like Jim Lampley said in the Michael Bent loss' Tommy has been plagued by a weak chin". I never forgot that iconic line.
What an amazing documentary you've got here. What it takes to be a warrior is literally everything you have. RIP Tommy Morrison 😥
I will miss him forever. It was a joy to watch his fights. It's great to see so much appreciation for his life
@mahalalel27
Жыл бұрын
The only thing that matters in this life is whether or not you know the Lord Jesus Christ who is the love of your life, and you His. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 ✝🌅 Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the Lord of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return? Malachi 3:7 ✝🌅 “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. Acts 3:19 ✝🌅
@dealhunter7772
Жыл бұрын
@@mahalalel27 fuck Jesus.. He died so long ago. If he ever lived... Unlikely.. AM I GOING TO HELL... 🤔
@drats1279
9 ай бұрын
It's a shame he did not have as much appreciation for his talent and life as others did.
Great video and a great fighter in Tommy Morrison and a sad ending.
Despite his downfalls I would like to say his accomplishments certainly outweighed his regrettable behavior, publicly speaking. Being a person who has suffered a lifetime full of alcoholism and addiction, but also was a star athlete in my earlier years. I always longed for the title, but never could succeed, although I was a safe bet to be contending for it, as I possessed similar character as Tommy in my passion for the game and natural abilities when playing. I digress from what my point was in that it's admirable he chased that dream at the level that he did for the time he did and the success truly that he earned along the way. We all have pasts and things that we are not proud of but none so publicly as some of these star athletes that we are quick to judge. I believe that this athletes demons made him the athlete that he was and made him the legacy that he will always be in my mind. To bounce back every time except the last obviously and be on top or on his way back cuz up so quickly and consistently is amazing. It's truly a testimony to his character and proof of his integrity as a human being in this screwed-up world in which we live. Thanks for the opportunity to share as well as this video submission. God Bless.
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
Жыл бұрын
It was set up on him from promoters trying to get him out of boxing cause don king didn’t want a white champion
@qsartwrx
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@qsartwrx Don King destroyed boxing
@qsartwrx
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
Your videos are so good
Tommy Morrison was a beast.
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.
@bobb4193
9 ай бұрын
So you say you never heard of the Duke??? Come on dude that's impossible he was world champion
@deenadams3221
9 ай бұрын
May the almighty bless his soul grant a high place in haven
@edwardmcdermott9948
8 ай бұрын
tough IRISHMAN boxer
@melisachuman9216
6 ай бұрын
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.
@rccool556
6 ай бұрын
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
RIP Tommy.. So sad to have an end like this but his life is a big lesson for future generation..
@Spiritcr1jsher
Жыл бұрын
He fought guys knowing he could give them aids.. .. A dirtbag
@Revelation1316
3 ай бұрын
They already said that
He is my favorite fighter, life puts challenges, some don't even get them, lucky most can't handle them. I love his fights; semper fi
The best fighter I've ever met, Just a fantastic person. Miss him.
The guy really had balls of steel, even fought Rocky Balboa in a street fight!
@darrenjones1413
Жыл бұрын
Let's take it to the streets
@bigbobbarker199
Жыл бұрын
@@teegrizzle sue me for what
@bigbobbarker199
Жыл бұрын
I thought that was him.
@vladnesas5767
Жыл бұрын
they were suppose to be brothers... he ruined it 😅
@Michael-gp3vl
Жыл бұрын
Shame he didn't have condoms of steel.
This is an article giving a great insight towards a man of great talent and power I never knew much about
One of the few times I went to a bar with friends to watch a fight was the Morrison vs Mercer one. Morrison hit Mercer with everything and couldn't knock him out then appeared to run out of gas. What Mercer did to him was brutal and I will always hate the ref, Carlos Padilla, for not stopping it.
An extraordinary boxer, he deserves to be reminded of !
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.
@chrisbaxter3597
Жыл бұрын
Really - there’s other ways to say hello mum and dad
When he understands that his rival falls, he does not attack for the last smack. Deep inside he was mercyfull😢
Best video on boxing.
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
@bobb4193
9 ай бұрын
You never heard of the world champion The Duke??? That's impossible
@mountainguyed67
8 ай бұрын
@@timmuller215 No I didn’t.
@tinajackson6875
Ай бұрын
@@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.
@garysheldon5133
Ай бұрын
Terrific video. Well written and well read narrative. New found respect for Tommy ‘Duke’ Morrison. RIP
Great video 👏👏👏
Tommy was a fine boxer and probably one of the most exciting of his time. He had tremendous heart. R.I.P Duke. 😇🙏
A Great Boxer and Flawed Human Being Like Us All. He Should Be Remembered For The Great Boxer He Was. Respect.🥊
I followed Tommy through his whole career and I think he did at one time have the best left hook in boxing. I really miss this guy...
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
Жыл бұрын
I thought his mentor was rocky Balboa
@keithfloydjr4014
Жыл бұрын
@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
@pelmfbpndd7065
Жыл бұрын
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
@tomwilson8998
9 ай бұрын
I agree. Tommy needed an Angelo Dundee.
@attorney1100
8 ай бұрын
He probalbly had good mentors but didn't want to listen. This happens to many athletes when the reach the top.
Brilliantly created piece! Inspiring and at the same time an important lesson about life
That was one bad boi no 🧢 the definition of "Man got them Hands 💯
Great stuff.
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.
@dishonoredundead
Жыл бұрын
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.
@lt4324
Жыл бұрын
@@dishonoredundead LMFAO
@TeeKoon
Жыл бұрын
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!
Thanks for the video. Great boxer.
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
@jjones9822
10 ай бұрын
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.
Would have liked to see him and Tyson go at it and Holeyfield might have been legendary matches
In a man's youth, no matter how much physical and mental strength he possesses, and no matter what success and accomplishments he achieves, when his life is finally over, it will have been for nothing, just chasing the wind.
i literally binged all of your videos i love them!! keep up the amazing work 😊
Dude was a absolutely beast!!
Tommy Gun is the real deal. Sure, he lost one street fight, but after he realized he's a prize fighter, that's where his strength lies, and look at him now? A total powerhouse.
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
@jimjoe9945
Жыл бұрын
Resting in peace where?
@chrismac4612
Жыл бұрын
@@jimjoe9945wow ok, a hammock on the beach, where else do u think I mean
@jimjoe9945
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@chrismac4612
Жыл бұрын
@@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
@jimjoe9945
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
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.
@ab.1112
Жыл бұрын
He in hell
@ex-soldier4341
Жыл бұрын
He must be the one died from aids
@mikedelgado3494
Жыл бұрын
Judge not lest ye be judged. Or was it, lest ye be judged by the same measure
@ab.1112
Жыл бұрын
@@mikedelgado3494 judge these nutz in your mouth
@magnusthorin6062
Жыл бұрын
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......
R.I.P Tommy Morrison, You were and always will be one of the best fighters I ever watched fight.
I remember Tommy the duke Morrison : he was one of my favourite fighters of that time .. and it was devastating news when it was announced of his passing.. there was talk of a super fight between the Tommy and iron Mike Tyson.. the two fighters was in the top of the biggest hitters ever .. he was taken from us too soon but rest in peace Tommy !!!!
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.
@reneep9972
Жыл бұрын
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.
@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@fredwerza3478
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@trickyBasterd
Жыл бұрын
Never the best at any moment. I find nothing inspiring about the Tommy Morrison story.
@andrewgibb8846
Жыл бұрын
@@trickyBasterd Ok, maybe not the best, but competing against the top fighters.
He was an absolute legend, rest easy Tommy
@2stroketyson79
Жыл бұрын
He wasnt a legend at all but yea RIP though
@PutsOnSneakers
Жыл бұрын
Not a legend no....
@dr.loomis4221
Жыл бұрын
Far from a legend but very good
@hillbillyintheasia6122
Жыл бұрын
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
@liamsmith2340
Жыл бұрын
Legend 😂😂😂😂 you mean overatted Roids BUM.
great video.
Perfect video
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.
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.
@greekmaster1001
Жыл бұрын
💯💯💯
@chriscoul4506
Жыл бұрын
No picture, maby she gets stabbed.
@OG.TimeTraveler
Жыл бұрын
Any idea what the song title is?
@angelripper_420
Жыл бұрын
Yo Tommy I didn't hear no bell
@chriscoul4506
Жыл бұрын
@@angelripper_420 "My father was a boxer, and a college football player." Don't hang out w/ them. Its my straw.
OMG, so young for a boxer to die. He looked 60 in that last picture they showed. RIP Tommy Morrison.
somebody should make a documentary on his life...to be an example and to show everybody that, sometimes, the worst battle, in the life, is against himself!❤
fantastic piece! My heart hurt watching Tommy lose and spiral downward. I hope he was saved.
@slickbricknick123
Жыл бұрын
Saved from what? Certainly not hell. That doesn’t exist
@uncertifiedprofessional9857
Жыл бұрын
@@slickbricknick123 careful. With a comment like that your insecurity is showing
@slickbricknick123
Жыл бұрын
How is my insecurity showing? It’s your not you’re but I don’t expect your kind to know simple grammar.
@Omega-hd7gf
Жыл бұрын
@@slickbricknick123 might be his second language
@aussiechris5904
Жыл бұрын
@@uncertifiedprofessional9857 as is your gullibility
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.
@marioncrane09
Жыл бұрын
* yawn
@woody41165
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Mythoatissodry
Жыл бұрын
He's got 0 chance 0
@pokemonhunter9514
Жыл бұрын
All the best for your son. ❤️
@DangerZone200
Жыл бұрын
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!!!
Good looking guy great boxer glad I stumbled onto this video. Thanks. The images of him at the end of his life are so sad. A lot of people got HIV in the 80's and 90's. We must NEVER forget all the lives lost to that virus. However, I sure would have loved to see him and Iron Mike go 15 rounds.
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!
@jamesgreen8573
Жыл бұрын
He was a decent fight I certainly don’t think he was great
@toferboy1997
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesgreen8573 were you a pro boxer? Lmao didnt think so scrub
@jamesgreen8573
Жыл бұрын
@@toferboy1997 what’s the point of a question if you answered it, the whole comment is pointless
@fsu88me
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesgreen8573 “Decent” fighters don’t usually fight for championships.
@jamesgreen8573
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Rip Tommy ,great actor and god bless this family, The Great White Hope, half Irish we were champions.❤❤❤
Wow!didn’t realise how good Tommy was. Rest easy champ!
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.
@randyakin2588
Жыл бұрын
@sirretsnom3329 Mills Lane was a cool cat and he was definitely one of my favorite people growing up. Merry Christmas friend!
@sirretsnom3329
Жыл бұрын
@@randyakin2588 "Let's get it on!"
@userunknown1030
Жыл бұрын
didn't know mills died though i haven't followed sports for some time now.
@michael2305
Жыл бұрын
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...
@Junkman2008
Жыл бұрын
@@userunknown1030 I didn't know he had passed either. He is a brother Marine of mine. R.I.P. 🙏
Tommy certainly knew how to return to his corner like an absolute boss
@infantrygrunt44
Жыл бұрын
He kinda looked like Tyson when he'd knock someone down, that little half step, a glance back at his opponent. And the 10 count
@bonkersdonkers7381
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. I noticed that. A gentle grace and respect for his opponent. Never tried to actually kill them.
@toddjohnson5176
Жыл бұрын
Yeah.his step pivot back to his corner was dope .🥊
Inspiring, tragic.. and then just sadness. R.i.P.
He was an absolute legend, rest easy Tommy. He was an absolute legend, rest easy Tommy.
i found out about Tommy after Rocky V, before that i didn't knew him. Great Fighter!
@boepaynepill318
Жыл бұрын
Stop the lies Tyson would have crushed him like Aids did 😂😂
I never knew his record was so good! Rest in Paradise Tommy Gun! 🥊🥊🥊
@AsMightyAsBread
Жыл бұрын
He's slept on for sure, very powerful. Watch rocky 5 if you haven't 😁
@pighater951
Жыл бұрын
All bum's 🤣🤘
@Full_Otto_Bismarck
Жыл бұрын
@@pighater951 so says everyone about any fighter with a good record
@tryme9914
Жыл бұрын
@@Full_Otto_Bismarck What? How was he good figher when he lost when he stepped up against real competition? Lol
@Full_Otto_Bismarck
Жыл бұрын
@@tryme9914 lol never said he was, just that the "bunch of bums" is a tired cliché and often said without anything to substantiate it.
Huge respect !!!!!!!!
He ended up being a role model for his example of honesty. Thank you Tommy Morrison.
I remember watching him in his prime and in the rocky movie...he was definitely an inspiration at that time in his career. It was a shock when he'd died.