When you're at the top, your friends will know who you are, And when you're at the bottom, you'll know who your friends are.

@johnuu1116

3 жыл бұрын

True

@reigninblood3134

3 жыл бұрын

Dammmmmnn that is GREAT! I'm shocked I've never heard that before. I like it, I like it alot.

@ShodMula

3 жыл бұрын

💯

@ELM777

3 жыл бұрын

Subbing to your channel for that one. Don't care if u make vidz

@danielmagal8716

3 жыл бұрын

That is completely true

The pictures of Tommy in his 40s are straight up haunting.

@stevek4928

4 жыл бұрын

yeah - they are straight up yeah

@barrylyndon80

4 жыл бұрын

The same feeling, I guess this is AIDS, sucks out even the strongest dudes.

@NN1998-

4 жыл бұрын

because of crystal meth.

@williamspellman7139

4 жыл бұрын

It’s sad man . He had so many chances and opportunities. And threw it all away.

@traphomebaby

4 жыл бұрын

Well shit he looked like he was 30 at 13 so not surprised even if he didnt have a bad lifestyle

"But see me as an individual who had the opportunity to be a role model.....but blew it". What a powerful statement. Utmost respect to that gentleman for having the courage to say that. RIP.

@Jeff-zx6rt

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a humbling statement to make. Not easy

@anthonyparris8482

3 ай бұрын

Comment gave me chills

@Professor__S

Ай бұрын

Hold on... he knew he was HIV positive back in 1989 but still kept sleeping around unprotected till 1994? WTF.. anyone else pick up on this?

I met Tommy a few times. He lived in the county just 20 minutes away from me. He was a very nice and friendly guy. He didn't act like he was better than anyone. He's truly missed.

@paulmc3457

Жыл бұрын

That's because he certainly was not. Hopefully you kept your distance from his bodily fluids. 😨😷😒

@jonathancox1231

Жыл бұрын

It seemed that he was as respectful to all

@squazer

Жыл бұрын

How many kids did you have together?

@tapatap8005

Жыл бұрын

@@squazer yep

@jerrywright6137

Жыл бұрын

@@squazer 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂now that’s funny😂😂😂 please let me use your reply

I worked at a convenience store in Tulsa next to the gym where Tommy worked out. He came in quite often. Say what you want, but the man was genuinely nice to us and even called me by name when he would see me. RIP my friend.

@JeSsE10mCcOy11

3 жыл бұрын

You're so lucky you met him

@lindawhite4881

3 жыл бұрын

My dad told me about him when I was really little.. imagen loving something so much that you just don't want to give it up. Having that back then was a death sentence. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.. today he could have been at undetectable levels and still did stuff in boxing maybe not be the heavy weight champ at 50 but still do what he loved.. it sounds like he just gave up rest in peace Duke

@badhoehalo7641

3 жыл бұрын

Yall stupid

@billybumpers1977

2 жыл бұрын

@@badhoehalo7641 who are you? 🤣

@badhoehalo7641

2 жыл бұрын

@Billy Bumpers someone with common sense xD 😊😭🌈💩🤢😂😂😂

Everybody loves you when you’re winning. Everybody abandons you when you’re losing.

@infocuanimates9395

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, we know that from Rocky IV

@machida58

4 жыл бұрын

We are all losers.

@donjohn2239

4 жыл бұрын

@Reality NotFiction only if you are an asshole.

@bronsonhonea5774

4 жыл бұрын

Or packing a deadly virus 🦠

@uwuloluwu

4 жыл бұрын

when your rich poor leeches like to attach themselves to you when you hit rock bottom nothing for the leeches to suck so they bounce

Klitschko said Mercer had the toughest chin he had ever seen, Tommy's camp going for the KO against Mercer & Tommy getting gassed early was a big mistake sadly.

@maestroaxeman

2 жыл бұрын

Mercer was always able to deal & take like few boxers could. To ME...Morrison was the same. To ME...the Greatest of ALL TIME may belong in a "TIE" (AGAIN, TO ME because we'll never know) in Ali & Tyson; but so many boxers throughout history from Louis to Mayweather Jr. have & HAD something to offer the world of boxing. With Tommy Morrison, it's a clear "Rise & Fall of a Boxing Legend" no matter how one views it.

@jesuscruz7033

2 жыл бұрын

@@maestroaxeman mercer also has a controversial decision loss to lennox lewis so he was a definite top heavyweight

@hjembrentkent6181

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesuscruz7033 Yeah agree Mercer was a beast, but it was mostly because of his concrete chin

@jesuscruz7033

2 жыл бұрын

@@hjembrentkent6181 I think mercer would have done well in this Era, well him and Morrison.

Such a tragic story of a man who definitely could have been one of the Greatest fighters of All Time. His addictions and the supposed friends who surrounded him only to use him is such a familiar story to many a fallen great. You could tell at heart he was really a lovely person and loved his boxing with a passion. This documentary was so enjoyable as not like the other sharks in the media industry, it told the story of Tommy so well and truthfully. Rest in Peace *CHAMP* 🙏

@bigtyme1984

Жыл бұрын

He would have never been one of the greatest

@malikmullings9009

Жыл бұрын

This is what you're enemies do ,they look for ways to bring you down to destruction...when you genuinely are THE BEST

@SIPEROTH

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtyme1984 Dude. If he could fight like that while constantly partying and exhausting himself along with having HIV then he surely had a chance to be on top if he had his head together. Ironically enough the guy learned nothing from the same name character he played in the Rocky movies and instead followed his footsteps.

@teedepefanio4974

Жыл бұрын

@@SIPEROTH well said. YES, he could have been one of the greatest. As you say, minus the toxicity, he would have been more... let the naysayers chow down on the jealousy. Their favorite food..

@jonathancox1231

Жыл бұрын

Seems like he had nothing but respect for all he fought

George Foreman's health bar is insane

@redd-fit2512

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 he can take a beating yo

@benserkowski4663

3 жыл бұрын

Not only can he take a beating but he can deliver a hell of a punch too

@SaintCarcosa

3 жыл бұрын

Nah it ain't bro. I fucked his ass on fight night champion he went down like a bitch bro. Then again he was facing God. Obviously this is a joke. Boxing will never die.

@tmitsurugi7777

3 жыл бұрын

True tank build lol

@frederick6570

3 жыл бұрын

Straight up iron head. Dude has best jaw I've ever seen.

"Protect yourself at all times." Not just in the ring. RIP "Duke"

@weedyjames8122

4 жыл бұрын

Who's Duke?

@b_de_silva

4 жыл бұрын

@@weedyjames8122 Tommy "The Duke" Morrison

@weedyjames8122

4 жыл бұрын

@@b_de_silva thought it was dude frm the movie... He played n wit Rocky

@b_de_silva

4 жыл бұрын

@@weedyjames8122 in the movie he is Tommy "The Machine" Gunn

@bloodbrothersYM

4 жыл бұрын

Weedy James Did you saw the video at all? Lol

I knew tommy had died young and contracted HIV, but this was heartbreaking. I never knew about the rapid aging he went through. I just can’t picture him as anything other than the shredded baby faced kid, seeing him age decades in such a short time is just crazy. He could’ve been an icon for HIV awareness for years to come, he would’ve been huge for helping silence the stigmas that come with the disease since he comes from the most traditionally macho sport in the world

@SON-OF-AFRICA1022

Жыл бұрын

HIV is just another Covid nonsense.

@bobb4193

9 күн бұрын

Sorry but The Duke never had HIV/AIDS

I just have to say the soundtrack for this mini documentary is so good and spot on from Rocky 4 to Bloodsport ...just excellent job guys at editing

money, drugs, and loose women.. the recipe for failure..RIP.. he was a beast in the ring

@jasonantigua6825

4 жыл бұрын

coleman6400 What are you,like 13 or something

@alexanderviolinist

4 жыл бұрын

Even in bed😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@enderasu

4 жыл бұрын

Was is the underlined word.

@hogg7940

4 жыл бұрын

You should see his son Trey Morrison

@doigotrujillo5417

4 жыл бұрын

Virtus Plays Who is Benny hill

Those photos of Tommy nearing the end of the road are quite saddening.

@elshanks1578

5 жыл бұрын

Less Sizemore Most shocking picture I’ve ever seen. He looks 95 in that image. Sad.

@lovegrace3719

5 жыл бұрын

A prayer for all is offered. ---------- GOD and FATHER in Heaven, please give salvation, hope, faith, strength, and comfort to all who mourn the passing of the deceased, in JESUS' loving NAME. AMEN. ---------------- Ready for a change? Good News! Greetings dear ones, JESUS CHRIST Loves us all and Salvation is in HIS NAME Alone. Believe and be Saved. AMEN. The Gospel message we share: GOD Loves us all. JESUS CHRIST came to seek and to save that which was lost. HE came into this world to save sinners. All humans have sinned except JESUS CHRIST. JESUS lived a perfect life yet died a horrible death for our sins. GOD the FATHER raised HIS SON up from the dead and Set HIM at HIS own RIGHT HAND in Heaven. JESUS CHRIST Shall return again at the appointed time to judge the world in Righteousness. Only those who are born of the SPIRIT of GOD shall be saved in the end. Therefore, to see GOD you Must be Born Again (Jn 3:3). Call on JESUS CHRIST! Ask HIM to save your soul today. Be baptized with water and Receive and Obey HIS WORDS all of your days, seeking GOD'S HOLY FACE in prayer every day and night so that you can be ready when the LORD returns. AMEN. If you have any questions or desire prayer, Feel free to contact me. JESUS CHRIST Loves you. AMEN. Scripture References: John chapters 3 & 14, Isaiah chapter 53, Acts chapter 3 and All of the Holy Bible. Praise CHRIST JESUS! AMEN. Boxing entertains but damages brains.---------- Follow JESUS CHRIST! AMEN.

@kooroshrostami27

5 жыл бұрын

@@elshanks1578 Aparently untreated AIDS + Crystal Meth + Cocaine don't mix well. If he kept taking his pills and not take those other drugs he could have lived to be 80 years old.

@DB1Journeys

5 жыл бұрын

There is a video of one of his last interviews in Feb of 2011. Called Still Standing. I saw it several years ago and was shocked. I was a big Morrison fan and hated the path he took.

@joeygallaornsr.5748

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

This is one of the best boxing videos I've ever seen. Time to time I come back to this video, and moarn the tragic and unfortunate career of Morrison. I learnt so much more than I knew about him. And also, how you guys make the montage, how you choose the score, really gives the right aura about the sport, it's perfect. It perfectly narrates that period of heavyweight boxing, the 80s were wild as hell. And so that's so entertaining. And so informative. Love you guys.

@jamesesparza6893

Жыл бұрын

check out the Eric Hunley interview with his widow and hear the other side of the story. I got to edit that video for the channel and it paints a very different story.

@jettnatchez4776

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This video is evil! All lies he’s just railroading Tommy all over. What a snake

@TheDemonGamerOfFleetStreet

Жыл бұрын

Hey man if you are a fan of the Duke and you ain't already seen it look for the documentary on Disney called Tommy I've just literally finished it and it was a good watch, very sad but a good watch. Look it up if you ain't seen it. Another good watch is the episode based story called Mike obviously about Iron Mike, it's pretty good.

@jamesesparza6893

Жыл бұрын

@Mark Mowadeeb yes

This video was brilliantly put together. It's a shame it wasn't longer. RIP Mr. Morrison!

When he was 13 years old he looks like an adult and when he was 40 years he looks like 60 years old man, some people live life above their actual age

@mehdieminem

3 жыл бұрын

Help ever Hurt never no u idiot he became a meth head not that he actually aged that fast

@KayKay-mf4pq

3 жыл бұрын

Tyson was a cokehead the difference is ??

@learningtolivewithhumans1859

3 жыл бұрын

@Vinh N racist

@nicolasXDInicolas

3 жыл бұрын

Because he broke the record of staying in his mother womb for the most time, 20 fucking years!

@AliceInPantera

3 жыл бұрын

You can’t be racist against white people. I thought that was common knowledge by now....

He was his own competitor, but friends ditching him over HIV.. That is not in my rulebook.

@makedonmend7163

4 жыл бұрын

They wasn't friends, just hangers on while he was on top. Fake ass people, glory hunters !!!

@shownincryption9003

4 жыл бұрын

tell me you want to share blood with someone with hiv

@johnpatrickfay5288

4 жыл бұрын

@@shownincryption9003 Are you a grave digger, the reason I ask this question is the following, reaching for the lowest common denominator. Now, to answer your question. Yes, I would share blood as in give it, not to receive it. That has nothing to do with friendship, that is simple common sense.

@Eraine99

4 жыл бұрын

HIV positive symptoms

@craigurban2219

4 жыл бұрын

There are jerks everywhere. Especially women

That Mercer beat down is still so brutal to see, amazing that he was even able to fight after that, the Tommy Morrison story is so very sad

@1Insurgency1

Жыл бұрын

@@TugIronChief Ikr, best for Tyson he never had to come to blows with the legendary Tommy Morrison.

@righteouskingsiddhartha7751

Жыл бұрын

@@TugIronChief in a real fight, things can go anywhere. Even Mike Tyson took an L because of the unpredictable nature of a fight. Self doubt is ok but people like you who fully put down someone for just 1 L were never really their fans

@mlb7583

Жыл бұрын

@@1Insurgency1 what? Tyson lost to everyone any good , Lewis, HollyField , buster Douglas .... Tyson was fight sloppy lanky fighters that were not even on his level or close to it ....Tyson was a bully and once he felt his bully tactics didn't work he'd quit! It's easy to Go and fight some dude who looks like a joke and can't throw a right hand to save their life which most of Tysons opponents couldn't do.

RIP Tommy. Thank you for the memories brother. You are a Legend.

It was sad to see Tommy's life end the way it did, he was a fantastic boxer-puncher that could have been soo much more if it wasn't the virus. Who else is a fan of the duke? I hope you enjoyed the video guys!

@stevlittleboy2828

5 жыл бұрын

Very sad,

@nsj9861

5 жыл бұрын

Cracking video mate

@twoheadeddatascientist3289

5 жыл бұрын

I am also a fan. This is an excellent video, as always. The bit about the ageing in the 1990s was very poignant. There is so much more I could say, and unfortunately some of it is quite negative regarding The Duke, but I will leave it there:).

@dun0790

5 жыл бұрын

I learned about him and pretty much everyone else apart from ali,tyson,foreman from your videos turned me from boxing ignorant to a big boxing fan.

@seanoxborough8595

5 жыл бұрын

Had one of the best left hooks ever.

I think one of the darkest secrets was Resto's gloves. Padding taking out and plaster under the hand wraps. Ultimately killed Billy Collins in the end. Way too sad.

@Blodia1990

2 жыл бұрын

Please, the sheer mention of his name brings rage outta me. Billy took that beating and praised Resto after.

@missvida6251

2 жыл бұрын

Beat him with plaster and still couldn’t knock him out. Resto was a worthless cheater

@robertjanko6709

2 жыл бұрын

There are many really dirty stories in boxing, but that was clearly one of the ugliest I have heard about. Restos coach Lewis shouldve gone to jail as well for that deed!

@justin-nf3ep

2 жыл бұрын

That pos

@bowmanencore

2 жыл бұрын

The story hurts.

Sad story....Tommy was one hell of a fighter and left a huge impact in the world of boxing..gone to soon..

coming back to this video regularly because its so well made. incredibly narrated and edited. serves morrisson well.

They all love you when you're winning

@jackthorton10

4 жыл бұрын

To quote from General George S Patton, based on the movie, “victory is fleeting”

@bloodtimemaximusfullthrott226

4 жыл бұрын

Jack Thorton THAT ISNT WHAT HE MEANT

@robmd887

4 жыл бұрын

I wish he could have avenged Tyson

@tgh223

4 жыл бұрын

amen

@jayzplayz6659

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they do...but when the money goes and you can’t buy them...they’re gone.

not a huge boxing fan, did not know him, but you did a great job telling a complex story. Beautifull vid, nice boxing, emotional and balanced. keep up the good work

@brolygvc

5 жыл бұрын

yeah there is a few boxing channels that make some amazing stuff they really work hard on this things probably because of how passionate they are towards the sport but they deserve a lot more subs

@ideclareww3fu354

5 жыл бұрын

Zaharky .yeah.. good work. had no idea bout all this.am a boxing fan, but never knew the story bout T Morrison let alone his passed away. so sad. always thought life is a curse. now it's confirmed. 😬😠

@Dangerous2099

5 жыл бұрын

Tommy 'The Duke' Morrison ....... R.I.P. This guy had HUGE fan appeal, and not just because he was in a Rocky movie... He was the great white hope and the ALL-AMERICAN alpha male rolled into one from a bygone age, with a killer left hook. Too bad he never got the fight with Tyson.

@nanums650

5 жыл бұрын

i Agree

@lovegrace3719

5 жыл бұрын

A prayer for all is offered. ---------- GOD and FATHER in Heaven, please give salvation, hope, faith, strength, and comfort to all who mourn the passing of the deceased, in JESUS' loving NAME. AMEN. ---------------- Ready for a change? Good News! Greetings dear ones, JESUS CHRIST Loves us all and Salvation is in HIS NAME Alone. Believe and be Saved. AMEN. The Gospel message we share: GOD Loves us all. JESUS CHRIST came to seek and to save that which was lost. HE came into this world to save sinners. All humans have sinned except JESUS CHRIST. JESUS lived a perfect life yet died a horrible death for our sins. GOD the FATHER raised HIS SON up from the dead and Set HIM at HIS own RIGHT HAND in Heaven. JESUS CHRIST Shall return again at the appointed time to judge the world in Righteousness. Only those who are born of the SPIRIT of GOD shall be saved in the end. Therefore, to see GOD you Must be Born Again (Jn 3:3). Call on JESUS CHRIST! Ask HIM to save your soul today. Be baptized with water and Receive and Obey HIS WORDS all of your days, seeking GOD'S HOLY FACE in prayer every day and night so that you can be ready when the LORD returns. AMEN. If you have any questions or desire prayer, Feel free to contact me. JESUS CHRIST Loves you. AMEN. Scripture References: John chapters 3 & 14, Isaiah chapter 53, Acts chapter 3 and All of the Holy Bible. Praise CHRIST JESUS! AMEN. Boxing entertains but damages brains.---------- Follow JESUS CHRIST! AMEN.

I’m glad he came out and said he blew it,RIP TOMMY,he helped people by telling them to live clean and sober.!

I always thought what a huge contrast between his character on Rocky and the actual interviews a saw of him. I had no idea he died and that pic of him with his health deteriorated was so heartbreaking. Here’s to a genuine good person with real heart. Love you brother forever be in peace

Its sad his friends turned on him and left him alone and how he lost it all.

@Grenadieros

4 жыл бұрын

In Greece we say: ''I know my enemies, it's my friends that i am afraid of'' which means we know that many-many times the people that we knew as friends betray us in the first difficult moment.If someone stay to help us in that moment HE IS a real friend. Tommy Gun RIP.

@atlas3732

4 жыл бұрын

@i like frogs there are no friends there are only allies & enemies.

4 жыл бұрын

They wasn't his friends

@dirtyaznstyle4156

4 жыл бұрын

Grenadieros [GR] Soo true, even if you try to be a true friend to others.

@classicjoe8014

4 жыл бұрын

It's sad that he put his friends and family at risk of getting HIV and then just ignored the fact that he ever had it in the first place. What a piece of shit

This video is literally one of the best productions I have ever seen and I just randomly came across this video, props to your hard work making this vid!👌🏽

@mcrvt

4 жыл бұрын

This is well done for KZread, but don't be too Impressed. Most of this is from the ESPN 30 for 30 film Tommy. It is excellent, tragic and sad, about 90 minutes.

@TrumpFanNetwork2

4 жыл бұрын

I was about to say, it wasnt much research. This is mostly ESPN 30's material with a different narrator.

@theinformationbomber7102

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcrvt where can I see that 30 for 30 ?

@mcrvt

3 жыл бұрын

@@theinformationbomber7102 Well, I believe most of the ESPN 30 for 30 films can be found on dvd. Their available as individual episodes or complete seasons, just check out Ebay. They're are many fantastic films whether you are a huge sports fan or not. They are very well done. But also I'm sure you can find them on the ESPN+ app, but there is a subscription fee, although there is a lot of content available, especially if you are a fight fan. ESPN is who the UFC is partnered with now.

When I first saw Mr. Morrison box I saw awesome skills, when Mr. Mercer knocked Morrison out in such a ruthless display it actually broke my heart And then when he said that he tested positive for H. I. V I knew that the world was gonna lose a special fighter. And then when he passed away I actually grieved. So Tommy I will see you in paradise, where u will always be the champ.

I agree, this was a very tragic turn for a very promising fighter. Also, any fighter at all who continues to punch once its obvious their opponent is out deserves nothing but the worst.

Tommy is the classic story of a kid that peaked early and never understood it.

@rickybobby8224

2 жыл бұрын

Its amazing how many stupid comments, like yours, exist on youtube.

@baker4132

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickybobby8224 shut up

@Capnsensible80

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickybobby8224 It's amazing how many shitty people, like yourself, exist in the world.

Shame. Stories like this are sad. RIP Tommy Gun.

@b.r.a.a.d6870

4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. TOMMY. YOU TOOK ON THE WORLD BROTHER...AND YOU DID IT.SO MANY DREAM...AND TALK....YOU WENT FOR IT. I RESPECT YOU. VERY FEW WILL EVER KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO HAVE ALL THE TEMPTATIONS IN THE WORLD THROWN AT YOU.Many of us learn brutally tough lessons as we make our way in this world...yours cost you your life.

@davidismdumdu

4 жыл бұрын

@@b.r.a.a.d6870 your grammar though

@Ladosligese

4 жыл бұрын

RiP ? .. id say Burn in hell instead .. knew he was HIV positive and still continued screwing around and fighting .. comon -.-

@phez_846

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ladosligese supposedly a nymphomaniac yet he never passed it on to anyone he slept with? Idk could be a conspiracy in there

@Ladosligese

4 жыл бұрын

@@phez_846 so u dont think he had HiV ? .. hmm wonder what killed him then .. and you CAN have HiV and not pass it on to others .. they could have been using protection ,.

I remember as a kid wanting this guy to beat Mike Tyson so badly. I still want that.

Damn I had no idea how this was going to go. Tommy was a beast with so much potential ❤️

Tommy surrounded himself with the wrong people.

@ChronoTrigger12

4 жыл бұрын

teddybouka I'm doing bad stuff and sorrounding myself with people I know I shouldn't...

@killdeer33

4 жыл бұрын

Seems to me he was the wrong people

@yeemontana1435

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChronoTrigger12 you got to stop doing what you kno is wrong if you know fire burns why would you keep touching it unless you like getting burned

@teddybouka

4 жыл бұрын

Distimia Ilógica I’m sure it can be fun, think of where you are going to end up in the future, look at all the people 10 20 30 40 years older than you in the same game, they already lived the life you’re walking into, you will turn out just like them. It’s your choice.

@b.r.a.a.d6870

4 жыл бұрын

@Wil Jones AMEN.🙏

I will always respect a boxer who was so well spoken and didnt talk trash, Tommy had a lot of respect for every single fighter he fought and he prefered to show his abilities in the ring. RIP.

@JosephKulik2016

2 жыл бұрын

Wake Up, man !!! If he had any "respect" for the fighters he faced, he wouldn't have continued fighting after he learned that he had AIDS. He was a Selfish PUNK for exposing other fighters to AIDS !!!

@hugocanuto6981

2 жыл бұрын

@@JosephKulik2016 what? Is this a joke or...

@Alexanderthegreat159

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't this the dude from Rocky 5? 😱

@eloelo6944

2 жыл бұрын

@@hugocanuto6981 why would it be a joke? He is a waste and a useless drifter. He just cruises through life on his natural talent but put in zero hard work and then easily started abusing drugs after fall from fame truly a weak and pathetic individual.

@cvaug68

Жыл бұрын

Not quite. Tommy took shots at Mike Tyson when he was clearly unjustly accused of rape by that golddigger and put in prison. Tommy made some televised comments about Mikes behaviour when he was clearly no choir boy himself. And the comments were primarily based on the FALSE RAPE ACCUSATIONS. Tommy was obviously taking major advantage of his "Great White Hope Status" he was receiving from the media and public and he ran with it right into a MACK TRUCK!

It’s such a sad story. To see how he looked at the end of his life, shocking and sad. To say that he had so much promise is an understatement. Plenty looked up to him. He needed wise counsel when he gained success to keep him level headed and on track. He didn’t have it or if he did, refused to listen. He seeemed to get HIV fairly early in the disease’s discovery. Why he would stop his meds other than financial ruin or medical misery might be a real mystery here. It’s a sad story to me. RIP The Duke.

Tommy was genuinely very nice to people, I met and spoke with him several times over the years and he always had time to talk no matter how busy he was

Damn Mercer had a chin of Steele, those uppercuts he took were insane!

@rubenmejias7302

4 жыл бұрын

Probably the best chin in boxing. Tommy hit him with the shots he took Razor Ruddock out with and ...nothing. Incredible resistance. Ray Mercer. He took Lennox Lewis best shots too.... Like nothing lol

@1980bwc

4 жыл бұрын

Atleast he had something going for him. He sure didnt have good looks! Haha

@brothaantone8286

4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Wayne Damn lmfao 🤣🤣🤣

@yoooo3231

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah cz Tommy was throwing punches from the waste up instead of throwing from the legs where the true power come from

@theinformationbomber7102

3 жыл бұрын

@@1980bwc naah he looks fine looks better than holyfield and lennox if you ask me

His son trey hasn’t lost a fight. Hes not active in his career as of 2019. Out of 16 fights he knocked out all of them. Gnarly.

@welshkarlos

4 жыл бұрын

Any videos on his son fighting do you know? Be interesting to watch.

@ts-vu3dd

4 жыл бұрын

karl murphy you can jus look up his name there’ll be some stuff that pops up nothing I’ve watch into depth

@welshkarlos

4 жыл бұрын

@@ts-vu3dd I did right after commenting bro my bad 🤣 the younger one doesn't half look like his father when fighting 😳

@stevenanderson2555

4 жыл бұрын

His other some Kenzie is undefeated also

@modelmarc2742

4 жыл бұрын

bums....

RIP to a true legend ❤.

Tommy and Magic will always be legends.

I paused the video halfway through the Mercer onslaught to give Tommy a break.

@s_greezy7431

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣OMG🤣🤣🤣

@Nate-qx4od

4 жыл бұрын

It was merciless smh

@garyconner6151

4 жыл бұрын

I saw that fight on TV when I was younger.ref should have stopped it way sooner.

@O.D.O.1331

4 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣

@stuartperry1047

4 жыл бұрын

Tommy was knocked out twice before he hit the canvas.

Imagine getting beaten by a 13 yr old whilst being twice his age 😂😂

@question2943

4 жыл бұрын

@Ed Lucertola bruh 13 is 13

@tacohammer7023

4 жыл бұрын

@@question2943 At 13 he was taller than most men and packed more muscle while being more lean. He was a freak of nature and had the stature of a grown man no matter his age.

@PK-su1kl

4 жыл бұрын

pc 2020 ye ok

@r.i.promance7467

4 жыл бұрын

I was 14 doing the same in kickboxing even 30yr olds with a record of 35 wind 30 ko,s to draws 5. Loses and loses were all title fights. Never been knocked down and right before I got my shot at WCL and gave it up for drugs and my 1st love we got married she died at 23 and what could of been for me will never be I lost my chance it's sad wasted talent now I'm a fucking bum only thing that I live for is my 3yr old now she saved my life I'm off drugs since her birth but dont have the heart like I used to I'm a definitely different person and I always wonder what could have been DRUGS WILL TAKE EVERYTHING FROM YOU

@gianpirona5647

4 жыл бұрын

@@question2943 your point is?

Wow !!! I never knew all that stuff. Thank you for sharing.

Aye man!! The music chosen is most excellent! Some Prodigy at the end! A little dipset to boot?! Awesome video all around! Well save for the content. That ending was awful. Poor guy. Wonder what his wife’s story is.

Everything was going back good, until he met his wife... damn

@Hertzsogood219

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe she wanted him dead.

@milkyo1206

4 жыл бұрын

Got his life insurance probably

@Hertzsogood219

4 жыл бұрын

@Matt M Exactly. Sad Shit.

@ianmangham4570

4 жыл бұрын

The sick bitch

@terryfuldsgaming7995

4 жыл бұрын

@@ianmangham4570 how many women did he give HIV to? How many other boxers? he was a POS and thats karma IMO. A womanizer with HIV... great combo for your hero guy.

so i guess Rocky V sorta predicted Tommy's real world fate not his death but his surrounding himself with the wrong crowd like the Promoter in the movie

@jerraethomas2378

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, soo sad

@conanxsander9107

5 жыл бұрын

From watching the Video , Don King signed Morrison for 3 fight retirement package , it was his 3rd wife that got him onto drugs .

@rfd73

5 жыл бұрын

I think Rocky V came thereinafter

@chiefsteps-in-poo1757

5 жыл бұрын

The video said Rocky V was the worst one, but I think it was really good.

@soledisciple

5 жыл бұрын

Ironic

Your taste in score and soundtrack is exceptional. I’m a long time BLTV fan. Yours is the best boxing channel bar none. I feel i I’m have a gifted ear for sound, music and scoring. I heard (2) electro-lounge type songs in here that I love and figured were unknown to most. I also love your use of bloodsport tracks. Perfect for the setting. From one filmmaker to another, nice work, maestro!

@tomson3046

8 ай бұрын

Please do you have the name of the song from chapter 4 ?

@JasonWheatCreates

8 ай бұрын

yeah man, I have that one in my iTunes...it's called left side drive from the group "boards of Canada".@@tomson3046

@JasonWheatCreates

8 ай бұрын

they have other good ones too, and if you don't know about "spunkshine, I'd drop a listen to his catalogue as well@@tomson3046

Love your videos, liked this one a lot!!!!

You know when your so called friends don’t want to help you out they not your real friends. They only love you when you winning.

@kjstyles3530

4 жыл бұрын

Dream Chaser97 exactly they don’t care about you as a person they only care about you cause of your famous

@frikkievandenberg8318

4 жыл бұрын

A friend in need is a friend indeed

@sqwidink1

4 жыл бұрын

Fuck Friends.

@nvk_to_bg5022

3 жыл бұрын

You do not call people you know as friends, ONLY PROVEN ONES.

@juliorosenberg9968

3 жыл бұрын

When you are down and out that's when you know who your real friends are

I'm.. speechless here, I mean what an emotional story, truly an amazing documentary, you knocked this one out my man.

This is a great video. Even before his public disclosure of this HIV status, his career was a tragedy. Imagine what he could have become if he had taken his career seriously. He was that rarest of gems in boxing: a guy who was (or at least could have been) actually better than his hype.

Loving the background music with the video. 👍

for 17 minutes I was wondering what in the world is so dark about this...... but the plot twist is shocking to say the least

@BaBy_ShoWeR

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@TheCjsand

5 жыл бұрын

Dude for Real!!!

@stueyravey

5 жыл бұрын

How fucked was that!! 😮

@drevm7991

5 жыл бұрын

youtuber Most KZread videos are. These “you’ll be shocked” and “reaction” videos have completely ruined KZread, it’s all garbage posing as content.

@sweetpeaz81

5 жыл бұрын

AccelR8 I know, right? I was like this better not be 20 minutes of history just to tell me he was wearing brass knuckles under his gloves or some crap. And, Derek Derek, not everyone knows everything. I'm not even a boxing fan. I just thought this video seemed interesting. You can't expect everyone to be a fan or even all fans to know everything. Do you mean to tell me you've never stumbled upon a video that you watched just because?

Finally someone had to tell his story, a sad one for sure. One of the most entertaining fighters from the 90's. Boxing Legends TV delivers, as usual.

@dhakadhaka3155

5 жыл бұрын

A very sad one indeed. Just imagine he was discipline. No hookers, drugs and alcohol. He would've been one of the greatest and still be alive.

@lovegrace3719

5 жыл бұрын

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I love the execution of the video by using the rocky songs, it really gave it an amazing feeling

Just goes to show the high life isnt always the best path to take. Fame kills

Foreman is a monster. He ate those punches and just walked around like nothing happened at the end of the fight.

@danepotmo2513

5 жыл бұрын

The thing I remember about Foreman is that he would basically let his head take the shots and cover his stomach. His stomach was where he was soft, he was okay with you beating on his head

@jaimegallo2318

5 жыл бұрын

Cocaine is a hella of a drug 😏

@Chasstful

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimegallo2318 and meth, and binge drinking and I recall rumors of heroin abuse.

@ivanhoek

4 жыл бұрын

@@danepotmo2513 I wonder if they based King Hippo from Punch Out! on Foreman...

@velvetvic5862

4 жыл бұрын

@@danepotmo2513 og homer simpson as a boxer

Moral of the story, JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS!

@RohitSingh-vu8jf

3 жыл бұрын

From girls also😂

@rdr2dgrv99

3 жыл бұрын

Moral of the story is; Live YOUR life, you're going to die regardless. Drugs, HIV, CANCER, CAR ACCIDENT, HEART ATTACK, COVID ETC....follow the rules they've set, and the ones you set, no regrets and be happy with the results.

@I-Want-The-Truth

3 жыл бұрын

Simple just stay away from three poisons that are fake friends, Drugs and Alcohol.

@I-Want-The-Truth

3 жыл бұрын

@@zzxxooooxxzz4964 thats so true, Im not going to even debate that as earning alot of wealth can cause people to change and lose themselves too, I agree with you

@LunatiqHigh

3 жыл бұрын

Don't be a fool, wrap your tool. lol

Can't blame the kid, look at the life he had and how young he was when he was already more accomplished than most adults. Its sad how it ended for the guy... Can you imagine having his life but then finding out you're life is over before you even get a chance to do something with that success, and then all the sudden you're health deteriorates to where you don't even look like the same person.. He seemed like he was genuinely nice & respectful towards everyone but fought with giving up his life to hiv, its too bad man life ain't fair!

Watched him fight as a kid back in the 90s. Still a fan of the Rocky films. He was a awesome fighter and his career was cut short. RIP Tommy Morrison.

Damn! Dude had so much potential, I hate he never got to fight Tyson

@andrereeves1313

3 жыл бұрын

same but i think tyson would have killed him, similar aggression, better defense.

@weswheatley8922

3 жыл бұрын

@Au / idk man tommy was an insanely good boxer

@weswheatley8922

3 жыл бұрын

@Au / but his defense was pretty bad

@George-rw7xi

3 жыл бұрын

Tyson would destroy him

@NA-jp5vz

3 жыл бұрын

Mike Tyson would’ve smoked him

"I wanna get along with anybody that wants to get along with me"

I would like to know the name of the sound track playing in the background within the scene before and just as he is shown standing on his deck of his home. I believe he is wearing a Grey tee shirt without sleeves. I really wish to know the name of that soundtrack play in background.

Also, one of the saddest stories in boxing history. 💔🙅‍♂️

All that partying and he was still one of the best. Imagine what would have happened if he would've take care of him self.

@Jim19822

3 жыл бұрын

He was not one of the best he never won any of his big fights

@bennerranch

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jim19822 Ok...He was a very talented fighter who couldve gone alot farther had he done some things differently.

@brokenknight4938

3 жыл бұрын

John wick he beat George foreman

@morganjones506

3 жыл бұрын

Broken knight old George foreman not his prime

@brokenknight4938

3 жыл бұрын

Morgan Jones prime foreman was strong but old foreman was smart and don’t get me wrong young foreman might’ve won but old foreman is still a feat even Tyson didn’t want anything to do with him and neither did Larry Holmes but Holmes was scared he’d get ko’d again

Its been 4 months. Please comeback. This is by far the best boxing channel in all of youtube. KZread before was a place you can share, create and just hang out by posting videos or watching. Now its just all about money money money.

@Xrez23

5 жыл бұрын

You see the credits this is professionnel Channel they have To pay for audio

@John-dd8kh

5 жыл бұрын

@@Xrez23 pay all those TV networks??!?

@aaronprior8068

5 жыл бұрын

@@Xrez23 Voiceovers don't cost that much,

@connorpratt4874

5 жыл бұрын

Modern martial artist is where it’s at

@rontayan

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed I do miss the orginal content, and community KZread had. Now its just like watching TV.

great video yall..... when i heard jcvd bloodsport music ...... the video was already much better

wow, this was an intro for me for the guy. Seems great, sad ending but a great story nonetheless. Really GREAT video, wow!

Gotta say it’s kind of amazing how well Mercer took those combos

@theinformationbomber7102

3 жыл бұрын

He was a beast

Man this guy had it all but he paid the ultimate price by not taking caring of his heath. This is why surrounding yourself with the wrong company can be a curse.

@johnrobinson1692

5 жыл бұрын

WolfOfJusice; You can't blame other people for your own shortcomings; all he had to do was say NO

@crackshack2

5 жыл бұрын

Toxic Culture claims another gem.

@eXpas04

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnrobinson1692 yes you can, but you have a point

@joshuagriffiths1806

5 жыл бұрын

He was the wrong company.

@joeya6795

5 жыл бұрын

Fair point, but how do you expect pro heavy boxer to be prudent and wise, when they're getting their head knocked around the clock? Cognition goes straight down the shitter.

You dont wanna be the guy that peaks at 16 yrs old honestly this story perfectly explains it

A great watch from a good boxing channel, R.I.P Tommy ‘the Duke’ Morrison! 🙏🏿

10:22 The difference between *Ali* & the rest of the boxers. He never punched while the opponent is collapsing on the stage. Love you _The Greatest_

@prophecy8652

3 жыл бұрын

Fortnite

@jwalk9890

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Clearly out, Mercer landed numerous blows and was obviously trying to injure and seriously damage his opponent. Couldn't believe it was allowed by ref who was blocked by Mercer. Dirty and no class. Several lethal shots after ko.

@lindawhite4881

3 жыл бұрын

Neither did Foreman if you watch his fights after he knew he connected with that power blast he'd swing around walk back to his corner

@williamckinley

3 жыл бұрын

@@prophecy8652 ok

@angelorosini4326

3 жыл бұрын

@@jwalk9890 hatred of whites is why he did it

Every time you post a video, you can easily see why you've been such a youtube success story. From beginning to end, each video is of superb quality, besting even some of the greatest boxing documentaries with massive budgets. Thank you for your dedication to the fans!

@na-wk8ex

5 жыл бұрын

The storytelling and production quality is off the charts. I'm not even much of a boxing fan but I subscribed as soon as I found this channel. Great stuff.

@mikemurray7595

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Seems like I'm watching TSN or ESPN only better. Awesome channel

@TheHugginMonkey625

5 жыл бұрын

A lot of wonderful boxing history posted here on this youtube channel. Great stuff.

@SuperBarmyarmy

5 жыл бұрын

Steven Savage s

@permanentvisitor2460

4 жыл бұрын

Ive only recently discovered this channel, but the above comment is fully accurate.

I went through boot camp with Tommy’s 1st cousin. We talked ENDLESSLY about Tommy from OK. He was at the top of his game then. Shit gets sad.

I'm honestly convinced that this video had a sizable impact on the current popularity of video essays.

Tragic story....I'm also shocked I didnt know he passed and his last pic was hard to look at...RIP Duke

@SageofSorrow

5 жыл бұрын

Yea I didn’t know either. I also remember seeing a documentary on VH1 waaay back in like 2004 or 2005 where he was saying he didn’t believe he ever had the virus and he was trying to box again. Really sad to hear of his passing and falling back into substance abuse

@terrycrotts2522

5 жыл бұрын

@@SageofSorrow He was almost unrecognizable at the age of 40. And died at 44. He was a dried up prune of a man. So sad he had so much potential. I think his conscience got the best of him and he basically gave up on life. He felt like he let everyone down and couldn't live with himself any longer!

@bi0lizard1

5 жыл бұрын

Dang. I had no clue he died. Talented guy, lots of promise, but obviously had inner demons/ addictions he was unable to tame.

@thomaspayne6866

5 жыл бұрын

Terry Crotts -- he also liked to party. With party comes drugs especially in those days. Crack and cocaine especially. He probably would have been alright if he didn’t like to party

@ShinerBock2007

5 жыл бұрын

HIV and the implants couldn't keep up...RIP

this video was insane, the editing, research and just the overall time spent to make this is unbelievable. I felt like it was a TV show tbh. much love bro keep the great content coming !

@kenworthNH

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I didn't even know it wasn't a tv show until I checked out the comments.

@s103792

5 жыл бұрын

even better most shows would drag this out for a couple of episodes

song at the end is hell on earth by Mobb Deep this is for those that have it stuck in your head but couldn't remember the name like i did

Respect for using Boards of Canada music.. I feel it doesn’t get as much love as it deserves

That stoppage against Mercer came too late, I think it’s an awful knockout. And seeing that last picture of him was like being slapped in the face.

@Krystalmyth

5 жыл бұрын

Love your name. :)

@jasmineowen408

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Shocking actually. He got hammered 3-4 times after he was visibly out. Bad on the ref and kind of cruel of Mercer. Have fun. : ) Edit: Mercer asks after the fight? "Why didn:'t the ref stop the fight. I mean, I could have killed him." What strange values some people have.

@osb7948

5 жыл бұрын

Still one of the most brutal late stoppages in boxing I’ve seen. Sad story all together man but he still lived more and achieved more than the overwhelming majority of people ever will.

@osb7948

5 жыл бұрын

Jasmine Owen - When you’re unleashing a vicious combo trying to finish your opponent in such a high stakes fight where your belt is on the line most people don’t stop until it’s stopped by the ref. Adrenalin and wanting to be sure you get the W plays a part. Anyways, he wasn’t called “merciless” Mercer for no reason.

@harrytee7159

5 жыл бұрын

Rhythm Of The Knight the tua KO of Ruiz was also hardcore . Every so often I watch both

This video is so well made, it looks like something you would see on TV

That was a great clip!!! Lots of info as well!!! Crazy how Foreman took those hits…. I’d be dead! Lol!!

Tommy was an absolutely amazing Boxer ! And heard from several people of being a really nice guy.... BUT also he lived a highly extreme partying lifestyle which literally affected his boxing and then his life ! How Sad !

13??? He looked like he was in his early 20’s lol

@CornPopWazABadDude

4 жыл бұрын

He was actually like 15, guy has his facts wrong

@longshot82383

4 жыл бұрын

And when he was 40 he looked like he was in his early 60s

@psycheevolved1428

4 жыл бұрын

@@longshot82383 complete exaggeration

@AudioJeep

4 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile im 24 and look 13

@cheek3664

4 жыл бұрын

Dovey Milton Bro sneak back into your old middle school and throw hands with a teacher who annoyed you

The rocky movie kinda predicted his downfall 😨

@FalconMMA56

3 жыл бұрын

How? I haven’t watched the movie yet

@MrDomino1960

3 жыл бұрын

He went from everything to nothing

@FalconMMA56

3 жыл бұрын

Brandon Pearce oh ok

@AdrianGonzalez-sh7qm

3 жыл бұрын

He was probably talking about rocky 5 where rocky loses his money and his student tommy gun thinks he’s hot shit.

@diamondmax5141

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaydrioncamper1104 Are u dumb..No shit.. In Rocky 5, this guy appears in the movie and his name is Tommy gun. Tommy was becoming famous well all of a sudden he gets bear up by rocky.

The fact that the bloodsport theme was used in this video makes me love it so much more! This was absolutely awesome!

Only now, after many years of Rocky V, I came across his huge talent and potential. I guess he just needed the right amount of good friends to push him to the right path. Respect Mr. Morrisson!

That Mercer knockout's got my vote for the nastiest KO of all time. Looks more like a Hollywood production than Rocky V ever did.

@NiSiochainGanSaoirse

3 жыл бұрын

Razor ruddock has an evil left hook knockout .

@schizophrantic

3 жыл бұрын

@Jerry Smith It's the referee's job to come between the fighters when that happens. Unfortunately the referee was sleep walking. Fighters lose control in the heat of the battle, it happens all the time, referees are there to stop the action.

@philiplamotta4901

3 жыл бұрын

Mercer was a merciless, with murderous disposition. he kept beating his opponent even though he passed out with his eyes closed. and just then he put all his strength into it, with the aim of killing. Just look at the eyes full of hatred and anger afterwards .. other boxers stop, seeing the opponent fall to the ground

@schizophrantic

3 жыл бұрын

@Jerry Smith If it's the fighters fucking job as you put it why is it then that referees in boxing matches have stopped fighters from inflicting more damage countless times? Have you ever seen a boxing match in your life? Boxers continue punching after an opponent is no longer defending himself. It happens all the fucking time.

@greek1237

3 жыл бұрын

Marciano nearly took Walcott's head off with his right hand.

Those "friends" that turned their backs on him, guess what? THEY ARE NOT FRIENDS!!!!

@dannyandrews2406

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@corvoriever539

3 жыл бұрын

P. Kelly Stark 939393 don’t drink beer? In a rural state like Oklahoma? Go outside and experience the real world lol

@heey_im_mike

3 жыл бұрын

They are the same sort of people who were around mike Tyson also when he had nothing then soon weren’t by his side.....

@johnpreciado5322

3 жыл бұрын

@P. Kelly Stark 939393 Come on for real!!! No beer only the poor!!! Not buying it bud!!!

@johnpreciado5322

3 жыл бұрын

@P. Kelly Stark 939393 Damn! Ok then

Nice how you used the bloodsport soundtrack into the mix ;)

Wow. Absolutely excellent video. Thank you!

That ref for the Mercer fight should be banned for life. Latest stoppage of all time.

@jokerzwild00

4 жыл бұрын

That was some brutal shit man.

@peaceonearth351

4 жыл бұрын

I remember back in those days the refs did let it go further than they do now. They really tightened up on the ref stepping in sooner.

@garyconner6151

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen worse.

@seven0hhsavage

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Mazzagatti would be proud

@bengutierrez6904

4 жыл бұрын

A Hashi only reason U said that is cuz mans profile pic is the whitest dude😂 that’s racist fym 🤦‍♂️

He’s story is so sad. I watched him rise to the top, and was so ready for him to fight Tyson. It’s just sad to see your age 20’s hero go down like this. It still makes me sad to this day.

@chriscanfield3761

Жыл бұрын

Yea I seen it too. He just got caught in the moment like I did.

Damn! the music used fits perfectly to the video!

Saddens my heart to see such a tragedy !!