BLTV takes a closer look at the career of Tommy 'The Duke' Morrison.
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He only talked about himself, what he would do, what he needed to improve and so forth. Never talked down his opponent. A true gentleman!
@Vintagegijoefreak3 жыл бұрын
Uhm, are you sure? I'm pretty sure he threw some verbal jabs during the pre-fight interviews here and there.
@dopedrums3 жыл бұрын
@@dopedrums Yeah but that's expected, just like the pre-fight weigh-ins and stare-downs, the staring each other down before the fight, etc. It's part showmanship and part trying to psych out your opponent. It's mostly hype building and a little bit of trying to psych-out your opponent.
@methamphetamelon3 жыл бұрын
Hid the fact he had HIV so he could still fight, what a gentleman
@madliarcharlie96953 жыл бұрын
@@donmclachlan2164 hmm, you've explained yourself clearly and reasonably. This is rare for the internet. I must learn more about Tommy Morrison for myself lol
@jonathanlee53143 жыл бұрын
@@madliarcharlie9695 , it's called dedication to cutting weight. Grow up.
@EYE69MYSELF3 жыл бұрын
You love to see a guy who can devastate opponents and still be humble and respectful after the fight. A sportsman of the highest caliber.
@BigBobDookie Жыл бұрын
That what sets him apart from most fighters today. I don't remember him or his opponents having beef with each other.
@jaystern1044 Жыл бұрын
@@jaystern1044 great boxer and an all round great guy , he was just so cool and may he Rest In Peace ❤
@michaelharris5370 Жыл бұрын
@@jaystern1044 exactly,,, today's heavyweight division, is boring,, the current crop, fury included, wouldn't of gone far in eras gone by.
@mauriceosullivan6832 Жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated heavyweights ever, he was great to watch. R.I.P Tommy.
@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-2 жыл бұрын
hes still alive!
@erikcornog9479 Жыл бұрын
@erik cornog- Dudes been dead for nearly a decade!
@bigtuna9529 Жыл бұрын
@@bigtuna9529 yea I spoke too soon. I saw something about him recently I guess it made me think he was still around
@erikcornog9479 Жыл бұрын
@@erikcornog9479 alive? He’s been dead almost 10 years! Why didn’t you just Google that before typing it haha
@dbodooley Жыл бұрын
@@erikcornog9479 bruh the vid talks about his death 3 seconds in 😭
@dianizscrub4848 Жыл бұрын
He was the real deal. One of the best left hooks I’ve ever seen. RIP Tommy Morrison.
@tuckerray49729 ай бұрын
It's nice to see a video that celebrates Tommy without constantly picking at his vices. As a boxer I loved him
@allanwelsh30953 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean bro.I have seen some horrible comments on Tommy vids.He was a a young man back then.I almost think his Hollywood move was set up to ruin him.All that money from fights and then the movie money was a lit for a guy his age.He went wild and partied a bit too hard.That left hook though..DAMN!! RIP DUKE
@jenkemjones683 жыл бұрын
Seriously
@seanreardon273 жыл бұрын
you should go on the boxing Legend tv Chanel and take a look at his other video on Tommy. great stuff too
@ticrick253 жыл бұрын
💯 facts right there mate was an Excellent fighter
@dannyhowden5643 жыл бұрын
Tommy was always a class act, never violent outside the ring and always praised by those who knew him. He was a real gentleman. May he rest in peace.
@Charismaniac3 жыл бұрын
So damn respectful that Tommy was.... considering his vices, he was a class-act in the ring. RIP Morrison.
@LeoMessi-jp8ms3 жыл бұрын
Watching the vid, that fact stood out clearly. No trash talk, no bs. A shame he went so young.
@SeahawkScott3 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too, kept talking about it all being a learning experience to get better, came across as very respective towards his opponents. Shame he died so young
@rogersmallman89603 жыл бұрын
Good boxer, hardly respectful, he fought people whilst he knew he had HIV
@jamiepurnell3073 жыл бұрын
@@jamiepurnell307 you positive?
@theheavylightshovel73993 жыл бұрын
@@theheavylightshovel7399 Positive? HIV positive...
@havextree3 жыл бұрын
Wasnt a boxing fan growing up, but i remember Rocky V and heard this guy was a real boxer and not just an actor. 25 years later I finally see that he was indeed a powerhouse as a boxer and not just an actor trying to be one.
@Kevin01SH Жыл бұрын
Tommy was such a humble guy in his interviews. So sad what happened to him.
@AdamJWM Жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated, under mentioned heavyweights. Guy was dangerous.
@dancespav3 жыл бұрын
He had aids and kept it secret whilst continuing to fight for years endangering lives of people around him? He's a scumbag
@jigzonyt5173 жыл бұрын
@@jigzonyt517 he was in denial. Doesnt take away his talent
@wernerbro32083 жыл бұрын
@@jigzonyt517 👌🏻
@alexochoa50533 жыл бұрын
Underrated and under-mentioned by WHOM? Anyone who follows boxing with any level of seriousness or interest whatsoever knows how good TM was.
@Dave-lr2wo3 жыл бұрын
@@jigzonyt517 spot on mate
@ryanlake57553 жыл бұрын
One thing I loved about Tommy was that he was so humble and really mainly worried about a personal goal of his, getting better. He didn't dwell into the trash talk like alot of boxers do he just showed up and went to work.
@PsychoSavage883 жыл бұрын
That is probably the biggest difference between him and his brother, he took the time and treated everything as a learning experience and then learned from it while his brother just said fuck it and did whatever.
@unitedstatian91523 жыл бұрын
I agree, those after bout interviews always had him spewing out positivity.
@ronniebillhicks3 жыл бұрын
And how he talks as well. He sounds "intelligent". He answers questions coherently. Listen to a like of guys now and it's soundbites and catchphrases and trash talk.
@mikenewell73843 жыл бұрын
Tommy was a very fast puncher and had a thunderous, legendary left hook. He could have been a legend himself if his defense was better (he was vulnerable to uppercuts because he didn't hold his elbows together) and could have resisted to women, booze and drugs. Tommy was a likeable guy from the mid-west. RIP Tommy.
@TINSTAAFL1 Жыл бұрын
Hands down one of the most crisp left hooks I've seen
@bishyeahbish37583 ай бұрын
I watched Tommy growing up as a kid, and always rooted for him. He was a great fighter and always was humble in the ring. Rest in peace! Great tribute!
@Kush3332 жыл бұрын
Bravo to you Michael for making the effort to show the special appreciation to this humble man and wonderful fighter, it was unfortunate he contracted the dreaded HIV, otherwise his legend would have reached even greater heights, admiration from a Greek fan in Australia.
@tomcon56072 жыл бұрын
Michael 333, where did you see him?
@vladimirmekhtiev7331 Жыл бұрын
Word. To the best of my knowledge, he was a good guy. His cousin Trent was the sheriff in my small town growing up. He taught me martial arts. The Morrisons were tough people, but good people. I remember Tommy visiting my town on our annual summer festival in the 80's.
@adammeade2300 Жыл бұрын
guy was sauced to the gills
@erikbeni7138 Жыл бұрын
No you didn't.
@Diamondusa7 Жыл бұрын
Man the 90s were stacked. Morrison, Tua, Tyson, Lewis, Bowe, Mercer, Holyfield, Foreman, Moorer, Ruddock, and Briggs to name a few.
@StKBelarkor3 жыл бұрын
Man the 90's heavy weight put a shame on the currents ngl the characters they created from killer iconic Mike to iron chin tua then to boxing expert Lewis, crazy man mercer lmao, let's go champ Briggs, and also legend Holyfield aka Steve Harvey and Formen too! Wtf for some reason lol
@showkatali48963 жыл бұрын
And Tyson only faced three of these names with Lewis in the 00s and Holyfield being in the late 90s.
@J4sse3 жыл бұрын
@@J4sse Lost to 2 of them.
@reinaldomanuel84883 жыл бұрын
You are right, and people back then did nothing but talk shit. Same as they do now. 30 years from now, some holographic, space age comments section will be floating in the air will be glorifying The Klitchkos, Fury, Joshua and others.
@johnnycobalt27583 жыл бұрын
Johnny Cobalt the thing that's killing the heavyweight division now is that everyone is to scared to fight each other and care to much about their legacy and won't fight people at their competition back then the heavyweight just fought and put on fights the audience wanted to see and that was the best heavy weights going at it eg Holyfield and Lewis, Lewis v Tua, Tyson v Holyfield ect
@showkatali48963 жыл бұрын
Sat close to Tommy on a Soutwest Airlines flight many years ago. Most people left him alone but there was a small group of young ladies who couldn't help themselves and had to have pictures, etc. Tommy was kind and gracious.
@philmccrevis4493 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this , it was the first time I've seen Morrisons fights and wow! his punches just snapped! RIP Tommy ..
@Dave-ey3nd2 жыл бұрын
brutal punches.
@Kevinschart Жыл бұрын
@@Kevinschart thanks to roids
@theblackmamba8686 Жыл бұрын
“All of the fights included today are from my own personal VHS collection” *Subbed*
@faresalgahtani87453 жыл бұрын
That is some impressive dedication indeed, uploading his VHS collection and retouching the video quality! :)
@maximeb1903 жыл бұрын
This guys is so fucking humble we need more ppl like him
@Tenken083 жыл бұрын
Agreed; across many sports, not just boxing. When you watch basketball from the early 90's it seems the same game but a different class of player. Times have definitely changed. Its hard to nail it down to just one thing that's different now though, professionalism would be a great place to start though.
@jefffaller84743 жыл бұрын
Manny Pacquiao is a good man too. There are others! Have heart.
@JeromyBranch3 жыл бұрын
He was humble early on and in front of cameras, but behind the scenes he was as cocky and arrogant as his character in Rocky.
@maxxxmodelz40613 жыл бұрын
No trash talk. Just straight up ass whippins.
@rondj19653 жыл бұрын
@@maxxxmodelz4061 you are right he was a ass in person I grew up down the road from him and he was nice before the tests that ended his career after that and the drugs he lost it I talked to him a few years before he past at a mma fight and he was a ass and wouldn't talk to anyone unless they paid for a autograph
@domination19853 жыл бұрын
An absolute machine and one of the biggest hearts in the game. Rest easy Tommy. ❤️
@coopersleftpeg3873 Жыл бұрын
I was a fan of Morrison as a kid. His left hook was devastating! Too bad he took his talent for granted. He would have been one of the Greats easy. RIP Tommy Gun 🥊
@DaveBuford Жыл бұрын
Tommy Morrison’s life motto ‘When in doubt scrap the book, lift the left and swing the hook’
@rapnewsworldwide3 жыл бұрын
@ching ding pow why
@badcornflakes63743 жыл бұрын
@ching ding pow hahahhhahahahaha
@gooseneck70193 жыл бұрын
@@gooseneck7019 jist ask George Forema 14:40
@omalone11693 жыл бұрын
@ching ding pow i0
@leonardobartolo78713 жыл бұрын
Foreman " I was scared then, I'm only frightened now" LOL Forman's respect, worth his weight in gold.
@landroveraddict24572 жыл бұрын
Damn! That's a lot of gold.
@notahotshot2 жыл бұрын
@@notahotshot Awesome boxer and best come back king of them all and pretty decent guy from all accounts.
@landroveraddict24572 жыл бұрын
George wouldn't have been scared at his peak but Morison would have landed some blows before being taken out.
@angusflood68012 жыл бұрын
@@angusflood6801 Foreman is one of the all time greats. I honestly don't know what would have frightened him but is probably not of this world.
@landroveraddict24572 жыл бұрын
Ooooga boooga!!!!!
@johnnychism15992 жыл бұрын
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.”--- Thomas Paine
@Sameoldfitup Жыл бұрын
I love to see a fighter who’s a killer in the ring and a gentleman in the post-fight. Splendid sportsman, much missed.
@hutchmusician2 ай бұрын
My uncle, who recently passed away, grew up with and was friend's with Tommy Morrison and always had good things to say about him. It's sad that so many focus on the personal problems in his life and fail to see his legacy and sportsmanship... Great fighter, who was humble in both victory and defeat. Thank you for putting this together! RIP Uncle Jeff and RIP Tommy
@Dopeornope2222 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the loss of your uncle
@elschenko2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the loss man.
@unitedsoulspmc88232 жыл бұрын
I think many recognized that Tommy not only had something special but, more importantly, was a good man. Like many, he had shortcomings but, always got back up, until his body couldn't. He's greatly missed and appreciated by those who recognized what he meant to many people and the love he had for those around him.
@trentjacobs39572 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s sad that so many focus on the fact that the a hole hid he was HIV positive and continued to fight. He easily could have infected others. He was NOT a good guy. Good guys don’t hide that they have a disease that could kill you if you mingled blood.
@Tovek2 жыл бұрын
@@Tovek There is dispute as to whether or not he even had HIV in the first place. Do some homework before casting aspersions.
@MisterVolts2 жыл бұрын
Man that’s insane you took the time to upgrade the footage for us. Such a good content creator
@kelvinmcgarry73323 жыл бұрын
Right, big fans everywhere
@ashergraham74973 жыл бұрын
That's why he's the MVP!!
@anteviktor3 жыл бұрын
Why the irritating subtitles. It's english.why subtitles
@tango36673 жыл бұрын
Creo,que el unico que podia enfrentarse a Morrison,fuera Tyson,y en esos momentos,tambien le ganaba
@heberperez33663 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much indeed! Awesome material. I enjoyed it a lot. Respect and love from Germany 🥊
@bochica35623 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Heavyweight boxers of all time. R.I.P Tommy "The Duke"Morrison.. 🥊🕊️
@ZuluZombie11 ай бұрын
This is a very well done tribute.
@crypthulu79008 ай бұрын
I love the humbleness, after most of his fights he doesn't talk about how good he is, he talks about how good he can be, thats the mindset I love to hear.
@BombShot2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if that is being humble or just a focus on potential.
@AnnaLVajda Жыл бұрын
@@AnnaLVajda its being humble
@hellion5039 Жыл бұрын
Yes, he was humble because it was shocking. Every time after a fight he would say he or WE learned a lot and after a win he would say WE got out of there with a win. Always giving credit to his team. He was just not disciplined / humble enough outside the ring because he thought he could party nearly every night late. John Brown his first trainer tried to get him to be more disciplined, but Morrison was hard headed and set in his partying ways.
@gregarious6662 Жыл бұрын
in his interviews he seemed pretty humble and respectful.
@bretthousman83172 жыл бұрын
Right! Always reflecting on what he learned and needs to improve on
@jbachman012 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@owl18732 жыл бұрын
How can you say about his outside life, just that's I learned something today he is real and why I never heard of it, only on Rocky.
@dustingatx76942 жыл бұрын
Getting his ass kicked by Rocky really put his ego in check.
@blastofo2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Would of never thought he would of contracted hiv. Smh they need to find a cure!!!
@hectoralvarado30112 жыл бұрын
Morrison was a great fighter at times. His attitude was good, and he knew what he had to work on, but his lifestyle out of the ring often left him less than adequately prepared for some of his fights. If he could have avoided the out of ring distractions he could have been one of the all time greats. That left hook was a bomb when it landed. But his right was pretty awesome, too. His biggest flaw was that he was too easy to hit. That could have been worked out if he just would have dedicated himself more to training and less to partying. Even as he was, he was one of the most exciting boxers of his era.
@erikrupp692 Жыл бұрын
A shame he wasn’t more dedicated in his boxing career and was too busy partying and all that. He could have been listed as one of the greatest heavyweights. In actuality he is listed as one of the greatest but if he dedicated his life on his training he would be ranked much higher and definitely wouldn’t have had that awful upset.
@dbodooley Жыл бұрын
He wasn't such a great fighter afterwards. A great fighter, is not only physical and skills. But also the right mentality and hard work to be the best. It's a shame because he could have gotten a lot more out of it.
@liamsmith2340 Жыл бұрын
@@liamsmith2340 lad , no. And btw you think you are immune to this? You don't think you'll get AIDs? Or something else ? You will , even basic normies are getting riddled with STIs . Its exploding right now . That's the average slightly promiscuous guy /girl imagine a time with barely any awareness of STDs. And being a handsome fit 6'2 guy Because again most people are stupid . Yes I said it .
@artistaustrian1443 Жыл бұрын
One lady in particular messed him up. She was his drug and she really did a number on him. Sadly I dated her best friend and she damn near did the same to me. It’s crazy what a toxic relationship will do to you, how it can ruin your life. In this case, it truly did ruin his life.
@erichansen462 Жыл бұрын
Finally, a channel with high quality insight and no annoying reaction commentary.
@djdiggerjonez4063 Жыл бұрын
In the years I drove taxi in Las Vegas, I had both Tommy and George Foreman on different occasions in my cab. Both men were very friendly and I especially enjoyed my conversation with Tommy. Rest in Peace Duke.
@benhardy50883 жыл бұрын
Damn you an OG dor that, must be good memories 😆
@Walid__383 жыл бұрын
My man beat so many people, but NEVER let it get to his head. No trash talk, no over confidence, nothing. That’s a good lad right there.
@bdhhsgbyddhggg2 жыл бұрын
Что сказать. Это легенда. Ты будешь всегда в сердцах. Спи спокойно. Ты леганда бокса. Таких как ты нету.
@user-jf5bc9nx7o Жыл бұрын
Anyone who hates on the amazing Russian people, are delusional..!! Beautiful words as always..! ❤
@JayCanuck007 Жыл бұрын
Ya daddy❤❤
@darryl1635 ай бұрын
I love this guy. He is a hero. I wish I could have met him. Go Tommy.
@jhbuilders7 ай бұрын
You don’t see great fights like these in this day and age, Tommy was an absolute machine..
@GuitarJack973 жыл бұрын
Back then a fight was a fight, nowadays its girly shit where at the slightest hint of potential blood a fight gets stopped.
@unitedstatian91523 жыл бұрын
6:47 you cant see a goddamn speed like for a heavyweight nowadays, heavy prioritize power than to kmprove their slowpoke feet
@melvinjaniola27843 жыл бұрын
Alexander povetkin
@salmansamatar62973 жыл бұрын
@@salmansamatar6297 Povetkin is good but in my personal opinion if Morrison (in his prime back in the day) went against Povetkin.. there would be no question about who would win
@GuitarJack973 жыл бұрын
@@GuitarJack97 Morrison would’ve done horrible things to povetkin.
@verscarii32383 жыл бұрын
BLTV MUCH TO LOVE YOU ! TY for making this evening wonderfull!
@dsport29123 жыл бұрын
Evening??
@dattttguy14483 жыл бұрын
@@dattttguy1448 Everyones not in the US.
@RZRBLAZ3 жыл бұрын
@@dattttguy1448 Europe bro its dark here :D
@dsport29123 жыл бұрын
@@dsport2912 but I’m not even in the US
@dattttguy14483 жыл бұрын
@@dsport2912 facts 😂
@yvans.3 жыл бұрын
Tommy you proved once and for all, that white man can fight. What an amazing boxer and man he was and still is. Thank you for everything. RIP Tommy The Duke Morrison.
@krisztianozsvath91 Жыл бұрын
Best left hook in the business!! Also his right uppercut was underrated!!
@timg65552 жыл бұрын
Never trash talked his opponents.Did what he needs to do inside the ring, fight. The boxer.
@Nomadunlimited2 жыл бұрын
He was a degenerate though. A huge one. Awesome left hook though hahaha
@wilmoney46192 жыл бұрын
@@wilmoney4619 Is that a big surprise for professional combatants?
@cmsmith10312 жыл бұрын
@@cmsmith1031 not for a while now, unfortunately. Probably part of the reason women think toxic masculinity is a thing now, even though I've always just defended my own, and stayed the nice guy, myself. I had hands as a youth, and I was very powerful for 145lbs. Hut like 210, and fast like Prince Nassim in the day. Now I'm slower, not as powerful, and not really training anymore amd that's likely why. Moral of story, keep it up, even if ya never use it. Some day, the world may be such a way these skills are needed, so don't lose your arrows from your quiver, to find they've been dropped somewhere along the way, when you go to retrieve them.
@caiusmadison29962 жыл бұрын
@@wilmoney4619 And you are perfect right? GTFOH with your holier than thou bs. We all got our demons. You included.
@76biggdogg2 жыл бұрын
There are marked differences in people's lifestyles. Some are more virtuous than others. Some deserve praise or censure respectively. The guy you criticised may have been a degenerate himself, and may have been totally aware of it too. He didn't compare himself to anybody, something you failed to observe. In fact, you were guilty of the same behaviour you criticized. With your logic, you looked as "holier than thou" as him, in the eyes of everyone reading your comment, you seeming better than him, boasting of abstaining from criticizing others as degenerates. In other words, you are better than him, in your own eyes.
@bluegent72 жыл бұрын
Still can't watch a Tommy Morrison video without getting a bit emotional and saddened at how it all ended for him. That left hook and that nickname of his were both simply iconic. The Duke was one of the most underrated stars of the 90s heavyweights.
@les64473 жыл бұрын
@z zz Great comment z! To your thoughts I add the importance of the coach. If you are fortunate to have a coach with much experience and wisdom, then you are blessed.
@eddypetch3 жыл бұрын
@@kal-px7qd god sucks, drugs and Tommy Morrison rule
@spudz00093 жыл бұрын
@@kal-px7qd Good defense - would have been better to stop at defense rather than attack - It does no good to put down another person's religious faith. That goes double for z zz
@notsure78993 жыл бұрын
He was humble and respected his opponents inside and outside the ring, which I believe contributed to his success. Any fighter who starts believing he is the best and cannot be beaten sooner or later stops trying to get better and loses in the ring. Definitely a boxer to emulate professionally in every way.
@victoriouswarrior23252 жыл бұрын
You did a great job paying tribute to Morrison here. The man has passed on - giving him a tribute like this one is very well received by his fans,.family, and those who knew him. (By not showing the Mercer ko, and only focusing on the good, this does him well. You showed him get knocked down, then get back up to win..) what a great tribute.
@benhahn8065 Жыл бұрын
Strange how he often seemed to underrate himself. He was right, everyone can improve. RIP Man, you did good.
@paulfrancis88363 жыл бұрын
He’s modest, and has no ego.
@axelstone31313 жыл бұрын
It's the best thing to do really especially in today's age because when you trash talk and predict you will. Win by knockout then go get your ass handed to you, you just look stupid and the Internet never forgets lol
@jayc55553 жыл бұрын
Staying humble is how you stay focused it’s when you start flaunting your self and letting everyone shower you with fear and respect that makes you slip. You start feeling like your just unbeatable then boom night time for your pride and career
@gregorywright99713 жыл бұрын
What do you mean rip
@josepina1803 жыл бұрын
Sadly, he had a fatal attraction to diseased women of loose behavior.. 🥴 If only he was modest about sticking his mushroom into every good-looking female menstruating meatbag who are attracted in the thousands to money and fame.. Mayhap the man could have been a legend and still dwelling in the realm of the living today.. 😓
@0ldCat3 жыл бұрын
This guy was brutal he don't get the praise he deserves he went out the wrong way rest easy tommy
@e46_ggg3 жыл бұрын
Yh but all credibility is gone when you know he was an avid steriod user and aboided fighting in states with testing. So while skilled and likeable tarnishes his career
@kenno999993 жыл бұрын
@@kenno99999 dude all heavyweights were on the juice, especially in the 90s
@lutherblissett78733 жыл бұрын
@@lutherblissett7873 yh and they arent credible either
@kenno999993 жыл бұрын
He was an decent heavyweight but just the great white hope/hype at the time tbh. As soon as his oppositions of opponents stepped up he started looking very bad and loosing very badley too.
@MikeyLee5593 жыл бұрын
@@MikeyLee559 lol
@jshxdx28863 жыл бұрын
It's really sad we did not witness the progression of Tommy to the full, as he was very promising boxer
@Koyoshinkai Жыл бұрын
Damn bro 😢it’s a shame that his life ended up goin downhill and all but legit I can tell he was a great man fr! He looked like he always had a smile on his face and he was knocking mfs out!! RIP Tommy. We all love you and we will never forget you!
@jeremypalacios4425 Жыл бұрын
Tommy gave an interview after with a broken jaw. Badass.
@J4sse3 жыл бұрын
That is just the tiniest portion, imagine how it felt to take all those shots right to the jaw afterwards and still be able to put down your opponent. I've broken bones in my face and my elbow and I can guarantee you right now that I wouldn't keep fighting afterwards that's for damn sure lol.
@unitedstatian91523 жыл бұрын
Steroids
@mskidi3 жыл бұрын
@@mskidi you don't know much about how steroids work, bless your stupid brain.
@rneoman3 жыл бұрын
@@rneoman Shut up you dense bastard. Steroids certifiably make you more tolerant to pain.
@mskidi3 жыл бұрын
@@mskidi that's not how steroids work
@GamerSkinny3 жыл бұрын
Me and my Dad used to watch Morrison on Saturday night fights. I was about 10 years old but seeing him fight really was exciting! RIP Tommy
@michaelcavener89753 жыл бұрын
Morrison was a beast. Always wanted to see him and Tyson. Match of the ages. My money would be on Tommy😁
@tylerclifford9436 Жыл бұрын
It's funny you say that because he kinda reminds me of Tyson something ab his body type
@Bushey4545 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much bro - bringing me back to the great fights during my childhood for sure. Watching these got me to start working out, caring about my physique and stamina and made me a genuine fan of the sweet science. It feels good to actually "see" it again.
@LindzHoward Жыл бұрын
His post-fight interviews were great. I wish more fighters these days handled themselves like that.
@isaacbrooks59993 жыл бұрын
The way Mikes face lights up when he thinks of the Duke in that interview is touching
@Notpoop9062 жыл бұрын
That was cool... and when it comes to boxing, Mike Knows!
@2869may2 жыл бұрын
After watching these fights I CANNOT AND WILL NEVER understand why Tommy is not more recognized or spoken about as often as he should be. Tommy is CLEARLY one the best fighters EVER and it boggles the mind how he is pretty much forgotten by main stream media. This video needs to go VIRAL 🤗
@movieclipz1441 Жыл бұрын
Cause he's white white people never get credit especially now adays if your not colored you don't matter. That's why black privilege strong in boxing look at Tyson furry he still gets hated on compared wilder
@deanazevedo9173 Жыл бұрын
One of the very best lefthanders that ever was. Tommy had a hook that could demolish anyone". Yeah " go tommy go.....still to this day we still love and respect you mate and always will brother.it been a fan of yours for some time now and always will be. Much respect gos out ya bro.
@trevernator73592 жыл бұрын
Man what a great fighter. He definitely deserved more spotlight. Not just him others too. It's a shame that he is mostly known as: The Boxer who got Aids, or the guy from Rocky 5. He had a great career and he was only 27 when he had to quit. Around 50 fights
@APAMVs3 жыл бұрын
Could've been a great one had the sickness never took hold
@thegreatdamiano85653 жыл бұрын
It wasn't only a heavy nasty hook...it was an incredibly fast hook for a bulked up heavyweight.
@barrybarnes963 жыл бұрын
@@thegreatdamiano8565 He was already a great one but he would of been an all time great if he would of fought from 27-33 dude didn't even get to fight his peak of his prime years and still beat a handful of elite fighters
@vivaeuropa3 жыл бұрын
Exactly, well said.
@ikaikamaleko83703 жыл бұрын
He known to be the boxer that got aids in 89 an fought 7 years after the first postive test.
@duress88013 жыл бұрын
I like how he was backing up instantly everytime he knocked out someone. That‘s very disciplinated.
@wernerbummelsbacher1732 жыл бұрын
A display of great character, he even held off his punches if he saw that his opponent was about to go down.
@GenMaster2 жыл бұрын
You like to make up your own words?
@l3MTA3l2 жыл бұрын
@@l3MTA3l is it bothering you that much?
@_x.xxten.ta_cion5392 жыл бұрын
I agree, he mugulayed most of his pyliobokomies though
@tonyryan15742 жыл бұрын
@@l3MTA3l Yes
@wernerbummelsbacher1732 жыл бұрын
Loved watching Tommy Morrison growing up, he was a good guy. Very sad to see him after boxing, kids stay away from drugs!
@joedirt.1967 Жыл бұрын
What a great time in boxing history with all the greats. Tommy was right there with them. Fun to watch, lots of energy, very powerful. He left his mark in boxing history. Unfortunately he left us long before his time. May he Rest in Peace.
@chrisheffernan6600 Жыл бұрын
Tommy was a good kid. Humble. Anxious to learn. Had a left hook that would make Joe Frazier smile. RIP Champ.
@DepressionShaman3 жыл бұрын
Met him in Overland Park Kansas at the club, at the top floor of the hotel. He was very humble. Walked over to his table with a friend, and introduced ourselves. He was definitely a humble guy. Stood up and shook our hands. Big Smile.
@midnightmodder3 жыл бұрын
@@midnightmodder Do u know the cause of his death??
@hillarymathers63223 жыл бұрын
@@hillarymathers6322 - what’s your point genius? Let me guess. You think by shaking hands you can transfer the sickness? What a moron. Lol.
@Cello69.3 жыл бұрын
@@hillarymathers6322 No I don't. You can pull up Trisha Morrison's untold story for that.
@midnightmodder3 жыл бұрын
I met tommy aswell. In my lounge. Next to rocky. And Adrien. And smally. And that other fella with that other fella.
@tearoamaverick17223 жыл бұрын
Can't believe BLTV dropped 2-3 videos in a month. Love and Respect from India🇮🇳 You are a true Boxing Sports Historian.
@Ahmed_Asif3 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much! Great video👊👍
@markustilli99966 ай бұрын
Had the pleasure of meeting him twice. Once was in Virginia at an Arcade I worked at when he was training for a fight at VMI. Him and his coach came in and I gave them a bunch of free games. He signed an autograph that day for me and I got one for my Dad as well, who was also a huge fight fan. The second time I met him was in Vegas years later and my Dad was with me that time. We went to the weigh-in the day before and got to talk with him afterwards. He took pictures with my Dad and I and signed autographs again. He was to have fought Arthur Weathers the next day as a tune-up fight for his upcoming fight with Tyson. I asked him when he was gonna knock out Weathers and he said, "As soon as he makes a mistake." Unfortunately I never got to see him fight in person, because when my Dad and I were at the fight the next day, they announced that Morrison would not be fighting because of a medical reason. When I got back to L.A. I found out on the news that it was because of his HIV diagnosis. I was absolutely crushed to hear this news. He was still so young and had such a promising career ahead of him. Still has an impressive record for his relatively short career with 48 wins, 42 KO's, 3 losses and 1 draw. He without a doubt had one of the most devastating left hooks in boxing history and his right wasn't half bad either. Thanks for putting together this greatest hits of his. The cleaned up videos look amazing. Cheers to an obvious fan of the sweet science.
@BryantClements2 жыл бұрын
Thats so impressive.
@killingheros35542 жыл бұрын
🌹🌹🌹
@riyadhtaekwondo57792 жыл бұрын
The duke is underrated man...damn the 90s had some killers, even the "B level" heavyweights were scary.
@boutdatstrenuouslife97473 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I was watching all of these live!
@dirtyjew19743 жыл бұрын
The hook was as great as Frazier, easy. Maybe better.
@BetrayerSlayerMusic3 жыл бұрын
@@BetrayerSlayerMusic better for sure
@Jp-do9ny3 жыл бұрын
Very much unlike the early 2000's. Thankfully, we got some real assassins today
@stoneman4723 жыл бұрын
Yep. I reckon even the B level could cause problems even today.
@andrewajjones1223 жыл бұрын
A great tribute to Tommy... thanks for putting this together.
@simoncasson33272 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of respect for Tommy. He was a very good boxer with a lot of potential....The only issue I had with him was his steroid use. I think that tainted his career a little but he still was a great talent...Rest In Heaven.
@Rdizzy36 Жыл бұрын
What’s scary is that everyone is talking about tommy’s prime, but fail to realise that we never saw tommy’s prime. He started declining when he was still in his development stages due to his personal problems with drugs and HIV. If he hadn’t gone that route, he would’ve had double if not triple the highlights he has now. R.I.P legend 🙏🏽
@mactavish92612 жыл бұрын
You nailed it . We were robbed as boxing fans but blessed to get what we got. If he could have stayed clean and humble it would have been an unbelievable career.
@76biggdogg2 жыл бұрын
He never did test positive ever and on his post-mortem states he never had it! There was some very dirty politics going on with Morrison ! I think he may have put his Johnson into someone’s wife or daughter that he wasn’t suppose to.
@doriankeating19632 жыл бұрын
He died of sepsis related organ failure due to gauze being left in his body after an operation ! All easily verifiable.
@doriankeating19632 жыл бұрын
What's scary about that?
@mwilliamshs2 жыл бұрын
Stop spreading false information. Morrison died due to HIV related issues and that is fact.
@Bejitajap2 жыл бұрын
The way these 80s and 90s heavyweights hit will never be replicated. They made people look like ragdolls.
@jacobmperry3 жыл бұрын
God bless steroids
@Freakishd3 жыл бұрын
@@Freakishd steroids and combat sports is a beautiful mix
@aidenfielding97093 жыл бұрын
@@Freakishd you speak my thoughts
@eyeconqueror11853 жыл бұрын
@@Freakishd I didn't know Tyson used steroids until he admitted it recently.
@genox36363 жыл бұрын
@@genox3636 Did he finally admit it? I know that for many years he denied it, even well into his old age
@Freakishd3 жыл бұрын
Tommy Morrison was and still is my favourite boxer of all time!
@JV-qh7ix Жыл бұрын
Morrison left hook beating the Ruddock SMASH....poetic in a way for two guys who had so much more to prove. At least we fans remember them like they should be :)
@RoninDays Жыл бұрын
this is a gud man. no trash talking. nothing personal only sportmanship. honor him.
@macaransdon91923 жыл бұрын
good*
@johnnydark32603 жыл бұрын
Sportmanship is not suitable with steroids...
@YANT203 жыл бұрын
@@YANT20 Pro sports athletes can't get away with taking steroids dumbass.
@jonathanyates51983 жыл бұрын
kzhead.info/sun/fJyTab2asHhsimw/bejne.html when referees looses control
@chniwla3 жыл бұрын
Using steroids and lying about having Aids...Not really honourable
@Dontcomequietly3 жыл бұрын
Hes soooo humble never bragged always said he can always learn such a true humble guy
@charlievalentine22203 жыл бұрын
Its hard to picture how that side wouldve looked from a Tyson and Tommy fight, but it would have been interesting for sure.
@johnlafferty62133 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he was like the Buakaw of boxing.
@j.d.46973 жыл бұрын
What a boxing era, today is it to much show, money ,nonsens. Have loved seen one of those guys from those years today. There was so many of them. I live in Sweden so you get up at night to see those fights, legendary
@yksikaksikolmen7 ай бұрын
What do you mean? Back then it was truly a show, and about money, as well.. don’t you recall how it was back then? Unless you’re too young, and weren’t alive- the difference? We had a better class of heavy weights that were entertaining to watch…. now? It’s the lightweight - middleweights that are stealing the show.
@OddballChronicles7 ай бұрын
I love this channel! I tip my cap to your efforts with restoring the videos to these timeless fighters and fights ! RIP TM
@NH-7 Жыл бұрын
There was nothing better than 90s heavyweight boxing. I sure miss those days. RIP to Mr Morrison. He was a legend.
@provost57523 жыл бұрын
The only fighter today, in the (super) heavyweight division that is worth anything is Tyson Fury, IMHO
@MisterVolts3 жыл бұрын
Excluding modern medicine, I think american civilization in general peaked in the 90s.
@jacobcollins28613 жыл бұрын
You are so wrong. 60's-70's heavyweights. 80's middle weights. Then 90's big boys.
@craigbrodman16593 жыл бұрын
@@craigbrodman1659 I don't think he was born then! if you are lucky to be able to see Ali, or foreman or smoking joe, live you would never make statement like that, when Ali had fight half of the world were shut down during the match! in my country it was like national holiday! anybody who had access to radio or T.V was not doing anything,
@ahoorakia3 жыл бұрын
@@MisterVolts i totally disagree
@enzocoffani18123 жыл бұрын
You know this video actually reduced me to tears .what a great respectful fighter .with a sad upbringing. 😪
@deanoloughlin61293 жыл бұрын
Yah man. You should see pictures of tommy before he passed away. Its truly sad
@ascendantking21783 жыл бұрын
@@ascendantking2178 yes ive seen them mate .shame
@deanoloughlin61293 жыл бұрын
@@deanoloughlin6129 a good looking guy with with massive potential dies under the age of 50. He looked like a 80 year old man. Boxers now should learn from him
@ascendantking21783 жыл бұрын
Watched Tommy Morrison fight at the Brady theatre in Tulsa in maybe 1990 with my dad. It's was great
@06fz1000 Жыл бұрын
Such a humble guy in the interviews, that’s a change compared to today
@martymckay2973 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite qualities of the Duke of boxing, he never got suckered in to that and I reckon that's why alot of people loved and respected him so much, God bless you Tommy morrison xx
@garymglee74363 жыл бұрын
Could beet his opposition to the point he didn't need to play to the camera x
@garymglee74363 жыл бұрын
Not really, either. You had to be there to witness it. Those guys talked hell of shit. No CAP! #datSTROKElife
@ChauncyTalon3 жыл бұрын
@@ChauncyTalon Not Tommy he didn't.
@diesirae89543 жыл бұрын
Sad they never talk about Him though its probably due to his personal life
@davidcrouse59273 жыл бұрын
RESPECT for the Duke! He respected his opponents, and it is so inspiring to see how much they respected him. One of the most loved men in boxing, and he deserved it! Thanks for putting this fitting tribute together!
@blintorzabat57983 жыл бұрын
Great highlight video sort of documentary on Tommy. I don't usually leave these kind of comments, but I found this very respectful, especially at the end. I also grew up watching Tommy one of my favorite fighters so I commend you on this video.
@GWG-ib9cv21 күн бұрын
sometimes we are our worst enemy. love ya, Tommy rest well.
@ronwhittaker6317 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant compilation. I never realised how eloquent and humble Tommy was when interviewed. A flawed guy but how many of us could’ve resisted the temptations open to him at his age with his money?
@stikndip3 жыл бұрын
Well said sir.
@philsmith58293 жыл бұрын
Brilliant compilation. I never realised how eloquent and humble Tommy was when interviewed. A flawed guy but how many of us could’ve resisted the temptations open to him at his age with his money?
@SuperGGLOL3 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece. Tommy is gone, but never forgotten. Rest in peace
@nopoint303 жыл бұрын
"Peace"
@rock078793 жыл бұрын
@@rock07879 how do you transfer vhs
@omalone11693 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏼 so much for this! I just saw a JRE episode the other day talking about Tommy Morrison, and I thought, I’d love to see more coverage of him. Nicely done ☑️
@jathinkodat3050 Жыл бұрын
Found this channel from xqc react and had to come and personally say that this work is golden thank you so much quality content here.
@Coralviner Жыл бұрын
Tommy Morrison was a great dude, never ran his mouth & was one of thee toughest & greatest boxers in boxing history, Rest in Peace Tom ....its a shame he left us so soon ....
@toddjacobs56603 жыл бұрын
OMG, I swore TYSON was the greatest and he very well may be and I thought "Tommy would not be able to play defense as well against Iron Mike" however was I wrong Tommy just LIKE Tyson mixed up his defense with offensive, they are the same in nearly every level and who knows who would of WON.....Tommy had some scary POWER as did Tyson, whoever was having the better day or lucky enough to connect first?.... Nah, I think whoever of them could EAT more punishment would of WON and its as simple as this.... The question is, is that the great white hope or Iron Mike..... Mike had a much better run obviously and both were screwed in their own ways however, there is absolutely COMPARING.... Ali is the "Fastest" boxer to ever live, Mike might be the greatest as now we will never know with Tommy's limited RUN.... But WOW - that power, he almost "killed that guy".... like literally, "killed" him....
@ReganMarcelis3 жыл бұрын
Morrison wasn’t even a top 10 fighter in his prime .. I know because I was a huge boxing fan in that in that decade I watched every major fight Morrison was a scrub back then
@ChinoXL913 жыл бұрын
Your stupid he was a c class fighter 🤣🤣 on roids ....
@pighater9513 жыл бұрын
@@pighater951 Says the guy who can't figure out how to write a sentence. Somehow, I'm sure the irony will be lost on you. I won't even get into your claim he was a "c class" fighter lol.
@coryCuc3 жыл бұрын
Would have loved to see Tommy vs Mike Tyson ..
@rjharpz18063 жыл бұрын
There is audio missing near the halfway point of the video and ending at 8:44. Otherwise, awesome video. I was a huge boxing fan at this point in time. It was such an amazing period for the sport. Tommy is one of those boxers that hits harder and faster and with more ferocity than the average boxer. It’s visually apparent when you watch Tommy’s fights. The fact that Tommy continued fighting after breaking his jaw and winning the match shows hoe much heart he had. I was so hopeful that Tommy would live up to the hype and expectations, but he wanted to live life and have fun like most people in their 20’s. Sad story.
@TheImtoomuch2 жыл бұрын
It feels like We only got half the story
@badlandskid Жыл бұрын
Most likely due to using copyrighted music since the next two fights after that part with missing sound are using a video game's soundtrack (Battlefield 1) and those parts got copyright striked.
@TheDudeWithNoName Жыл бұрын
@@TheDudeWithNoName makes sense
@badlandskid Жыл бұрын
MORRISON VS HALSTEAD
@RONALDRENFRO83 Жыл бұрын
bullshitoomuch🐃🐂🐄♉🐮💩💩
@TheOrrra10 ай бұрын
Joe Hipp used to train at San Juan gym in El Paso Texas. I saw him spar Ross Purity there who beat Wladimir Klitchko. Hipp was a very tough man. I remember hearing his manager say "Joe will fight till he dies". Its good to hear Morrison give him that respect.
@joelchavez6111 ай бұрын
Hands down one of the Most Underrated Heavyweight Fighters Ever!! We sadly never got to see him even reach the Prime of his Career.
@BigCha1976 Жыл бұрын
Overrated**
@theblackmamba8686 Жыл бұрын
@@theblackmamba8686 overated with a record like that? Behave yourself
@user-wh8mb7tm2g Жыл бұрын
RIP Tommy. You were one in a million. Love to see your fights still. Not many people get to command the love and respect that you did, especially from adversaries.
@j-frolland42002 жыл бұрын
Tommy was a beast! Loved to see him fight! Also George Foreman is a class act! He has charisma and just plain and simple a likable man!
@CJ-LOS2 жыл бұрын
Tommy was a true Gentleman Sportsman. Never bragged or talked trash, always learning. RIP "Duke"
@kennethsnider3456Ай бұрын
My favorite fighter ever, thank you so much for the upgraded video, Excellent job!
@johnspring9428 Жыл бұрын
His post fight interviews are just pure class
@shiloistone34532 жыл бұрын
The mere fact that you took the time to enhance the quality of your own personal vhs recordings, shows your class as a content creator and lover of the sport. Thanks for that. Immediate sub from me.
@McSwitch013 жыл бұрын
This was AWESOME! Thank you!
@samalabiso4950 Жыл бұрын
Please fix the audio from 6:19-8:44. It’s making the video a lot worse than it could be. Your commentary is one of the main reason I watch you.
@donovanphillips62788 ай бұрын
Tommy was 100% professional through and through.
@eldinkamberovic27233 жыл бұрын
Yep, so professional that he carried on fighting for 7 years after testing positive for HIV
@alanrobinson78913 жыл бұрын
@@alanrobinson7891 don't blame him, blame the comission and promoters who let it happen. Fact of the matter is that was his personal life not his professional life, so what you said even though you meant for it to be an insult is actually accurate. Did he give HIV or aids to any one of his opponents?
@eldinkamberovic27233 жыл бұрын
@@eldinkamberovic2723 fact of the matter is he brought his personal life into his professional life. Whether or not any of his opponents got infected is of little relevance. It's the fact he was willing to put others at risk of catching it
@alanrobinson78913 жыл бұрын
Loved this dude but gotta disagree. If he was that professional he wouldn't have let his personal life ruin his legacy and ultimately end his life. Can you even imagine how badass the man woulda been if he didn't spend his nights drinking and fuckin everything that walked ....
@F8...3 жыл бұрын
@@blokin5039 it's "stupid" to call a professional athlete "professional". What the fuck are you saying stfu.
@eldinkamberovic27233 жыл бұрын
what a noble guy. How can you not root for this guy?
He only talked about himself, what he would do, what he needed to improve and so forth. Never talked down his opponent. A true gentleman!
Uhm, are you sure? I'm pretty sure he threw some verbal jabs during the pre-fight interviews here and there.
@@dopedrums Yeah but that's expected, just like the pre-fight weigh-ins and stare-downs, the staring each other down before the fight, etc. It's part showmanship and part trying to psych out your opponent. It's mostly hype building and a little bit of trying to psych-out your opponent.
Hid the fact he had HIV so he could still fight, what a gentleman
@@donmclachlan2164 hmm, you've explained yourself clearly and reasonably. This is rare for the internet. I must learn more about Tommy Morrison for myself lol
@@madliarcharlie9695 , it's called dedication to cutting weight. Grow up.
You love to see a guy who can devastate opponents and still be humble and respectful after the fight. A sportsman of the highest caliber.
That what sets him apart from most fighters today. I don't remember him or his opponents having beef with each other.
@@jaystern1044 great boxer and an all round great guy , he was just so cool and may he Rest In Peace ❤
@@jaystern1044 exactly,,, today's heavyweight division, is boring,, the current crop, fury included, wouldn't of gone far in eras gone by.
One of the most underrated heavyweights ever, he was great to watch. R.I.P Tommy.
hes still alive!
@erik cornog- Dudes been dead for nearly a decade!
@@bigtuna9529 yea I spoke too soon. I saw something about him recently I guess it made me think he was still around
@@erikcornog9479 alive? He’s been dead almost 10 years! Why didn’t you just Google that before typing it haha
@@erikcornog9479 bruh the vid talks about his death 3 seconds in 😭
He was the real deal. One of the best left hooks I’ve ever seen. RIP Tommy Morrison.
It's nice to see a video that celebrates Tommy without constantly picking at his vices. As a boxer I loved him
I know what you mean bro.I have seen some horrible comments on Tommy vids.He was a a young man back then.I almost think his Hollywood move was set up to ruin him.All that money from fights and then the movie money was a lit for a guy his age.He went wild and partied a bit too hard.That left hook though..DAMN!! RIP DUKE
Seriously
you should go on the boxing Legend tv Chanel and take a look at his other video on Tommy. great stuff too
💯 facts right there mate was an Excellent fighter
Tommy was always a class act, never violent outside the ring and always praised by those who knew him. He was a real gentleman. May he rest in peace.
So damn respectful that Tommy was.... considering his vices, he was a class-act in the ring. RIP Morrison.
Watching the vid, that fact stood out clearly. No trash talk, no bs. A shame he went so young.
I noticed that too, kept talking about it all being a learning experience to get better, came across as very respective towards his opponents. Shame he died so young
Good boxer, hardly respectful, he fought people whilst he knew he had HIV
@@jamiepurnell307 you positive?
@@theheavylightshovel7399 Positive? HIV positive...
Wasnt a boxing fan growing up, but i remember Rocky V and heard this guy was a real boxer and not just an actor. 25 years later I finally see that he was indeed a powerhouse as a boxer and not just an actor trying to be one.
Tommy was such a humble guy in his interviews. So sad what happened to him.
One of the most underrated, under mentioned heavyweights. Guy was dangerous.
He had aids and kept it secret whilst continuing to fight for years endangering lives of people around him? He's a scumbag
@@jigzonyt517 he was in denial. Doesnt take away his talent
@@jigzonyt517 👌🏻
Underrated and under-mentioned by WHOM? Anyone who follows boxing with any level of seriousness or interest whatsoever knows how good TM was.
@@jigzonyt517 spot on mate
One thing I loved about Tommy was that he was so humble and really mainly worried about a personal goal of his, getting better. He didn't dwell into the trash talk like alot of boxers do he just showed up and went to work.
That is probably the biggest difference between him and his brother, he took the time and treated everything as a learning experience and then learned from it while his brother just said fuck it and did whatever.
I agree, those after bout interviews always had him spewing out positivity.
And how he talks as well. He sounds "intelligent". He answers questions coherently. Listen to a like of guys now and it's soundbites and catchphrases and trash talk.
Tommy was a very fast puncher and had a thunderous, legendary left hook. He could have been a legend himself if his defense was better (he was vulnerable to uppercuts because he didn't hold his elbows together) and could have resisted to women, booze and drugs. Tommy was a likeable guy from the mid-west. RIP Tommy.
Hands down one of the most crisp left hooks I've seen
I watched Tommy growing up as a kid, and always rooted for him. He was a great fighter and always was humble in the ring. Rest in peace! Great tribute!
Bravo to you Michael for making the effort to show the special appreciation to this humble man and wonderful fighter, it was unfortunate he contracted the dreaded HIV, otherwise his legend would have reached even greater heights, admiration from a Greek fan in Australia.
Michael 333, where did you see him?
Word. To the best of my knowledge, he was a good guy. His cousin Trent was the sheriff in my small town growing up. He taught me martial arts. The Morrisons were tough people, but good people. I remember Tommy visiting my town on our annual summer festival in the 80's.
guy was sauced to the gills
No you didn't.
Man the 90s were stacked. Morrison, Tua, Tyson, Lewis, Bowe, Mercer, Holyfield, Foreman, Moorer, Ruddock, and Briggs to name a few.
Man the 90's heavy weight put a shame on the currents ngl the characters they created from killer iconic Mike to iron chin tua then to boxing expert Lewis, crazy man mercer lmao, let's go champ Briggs, and also legend Holyfield aka Steve Harvey and Formen too! Wtf for some reason lol
And Tyson only faced three of these names with Lewis in the 00s and Holyfield being in the late 90s.
@@J4sse Lost to 2 of them.
You are right, and people back then did nothing but talk shit. Same as they do now. 30 years from now, some holographic, space age comments section will be floating in the air will be glorifying The Klitchkos, Fury, Joshua and others.
Johnny Cobalt the thing that's killing the heavyweight division now is that everyone is to scared to fight each other and care to much about their legacy and won't fight people at their competition back then the heavyweight just fought and put on fights the audience wanted to see and that was the best heavy weights going at it eg Holyfield and Lewis, Lewis v Tua, Tyson v Holyfield ect
Sat close to Tommy on a Soutwest Airlines flight many years ago. Most people left him alone but there was a small group of young ladies who couldn't help themselves and had to have pictures, etc. Tommy was kind and gracious.
Thank you for posting this , it was the first time I've seen Morrisons fights and wow! his punches just snapped! RIP Tommy ..
brutal punches.
@@Kevinschart thanks to roids
“All of the fights included today are from my own personal VHS collection” *Subbed*
That is some impressive dedication indeed, uploading his VHS collection and retouching the video quality! :)
This guys is so fucking humble we need more ppl like him
Agreed; across many sports, not just boxing. When you watch basketball from the early 90's it seems the same game but a different class of player. Times have definitely changed. Its hard to nail it down to just one thing that's different now though, professionalism would be a great place to start though.
Manny Pacquiao is a good man too. There are others! Have heart.
He was humble early on and in front of cameras, but behind the scenes he was as cocky and arrogant as his character in Rocky.
No trash talk. Just straight up ass whippins.
@@maxxxmodelz4061 you are right he was a ass in person I grew up down the road from him and he was nice before the tests that ended his career after that and the drugs he lost it I talked to him a few years before he past at a mma fight and he was a ass and wouldn't talk to anyone unless they paid for a autograph
An absolute machine and one of the biggest hearts in the game. Rest easy Tommy. ❤️
I was a fan of Morrison as a kid. His left hook was devastating! Too bad he took his talent for granted. He would have been one of the Greats easy. RIP Tommy Gun 🥊
Tommy Morrison’s life motto ‘When in doubt scrap the book, lift the left and swing the hook’
@ching ding pow why
@ching ding pow hahahhhahahahaha
@@gooseneck7019 jist ask George Forema 14:40
@ching ding pow i0
Foreman " I was scared then, I'm only frightened now" LOL Forman's respect, worth his weight in gold.
Damn! That's a lot of gold.
@@notahotshot Awesome boxer and best come back king of them all and pretty decent guy from all accounts.
George wouldn't have been scared at his peak but Morison would have landed some blows before being taken out.
@@angusflood6801 Foreman is one of the all time greats. I honestly don't know what would have frightened him but is probably not of this world.
Ooooga boooga!!!!!
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.”--- Thomas Paine
I love to see a fighter who’s a killer in the ring and a gentleman in the post-fight. Splendid sportsman, much missed.
My uncle, who recently passed away, grew up with and was friend's with Tommy Morrison and always had good things to say about him. It's sad that so many focus on the personal problems in his life and fail to see his legacy and sportsmanship... Great fighter, who was humble in both victory and defeat. Thank you for putting this together! RIP Uncle Jeff and RIP Tommy
Sorry for the loss of your uncle
Sorry for the loss man.
I think many recognized that Tommy not only had something special but, more importantly, was a good man. Like many, he had shortcomings but, always got back up, until his body couldn't. He's greatly missed and appreciated by those who recognized what he meant to many people and the love he had for those around him.
Yeah, it’s sad that so many focus on the fact that the a hole hid he was HIV positive and continued to fight. He easily could have infected others. He was NOT a good guy. Good guys don’t hide that they have a disease that could kill you if you mingled blood.
@@Tovek There is dispute as to whether or not he even had HIV in the first place. Do some homework before casting aspersions.
Man that’s insane you took the time to upgrade the footage for us. Such a good content creator
Right, big fans everywhere
That's why he's the MVP!!
Why the irritating subtitles. It's english.why subtitles
Creo,que el unico que podia enfrentarse a Morrison,fuera Tyson,y en esos momentos,tambien le ganaba
Thank you very much indeed! Awesome material. I enjoyed it a lot. Respect and love from Germany 🥊
One of my favorite Heavyweight boxers of all time. R.I.P Tommy "The Duke"Morrison.. 🥊🕊️
This is a very well done tribute.
I love the humbleness, after most of his fights he doesn't talk about how good he is, he talks about how good he can be, thats the mindset I love to hear.
Not sure if that is being humble or just a focus on potential.
@@AnnaLVajda its being humble
Yes, he was humble because it was shocking. Every time after a fight he would say he or WE learned a lot and after a win he would say WE got out of there with a win. Always giving credit to his team. He was just not disciplined / humble enough outside the ring because he thought he could party nearly every night late. John Brown his first trainer tried to get him to be more disciplined, but Morrison was hard headed and set in his partying ways.
in his interviews he seemed pretty humble and respectful.
Right! Always reflecting on what he learned and needs to improve on
Yup.
How can you say about his outside life, just that's I learned something today he is real and why I never heard of it, only on Rocky.
Getting his ass kicked by Rocky really put his ego in check.
Exactly. Would of never thought he would of contracted hiv. Smh they need to find a cure!!!
Morrison was a great fighter at times. His attitude was good, and he knew what he had to work on, but his lifestyle out of the ring often left him less than adequately prepared for some of his fights. If he could have avoided the out of ring distractions he could have been one of the all time greats. That left hook was a bomb when it landed. But his right was pretty awesome, too. His biggest flaw was that he was too easy to hit. That could have been worked out if he just would have dedicated himself more to training and less to partying. Even as he was, he was one of the most exciting boxers of his era.
A shame he wasn’t more dedicated in his boxing career and was too busy partying and all that. He could have been listed as one of the greatest heavyweights. In actuality he is listed as one of the greatest but if he dedicated his life on his training he would be ranked much higher and definitely wouldn’t have had that awful upset.
He wasn't such a great fighter afterwards. A great fighter, is not only physical and skills. But also the right mentality and hard work to be the best. It's a shame because he could have gotten a lot more out of it.
@@liamsmith2340 lad , no. And btw you think you are immune to this? You don't think you'll get AIDs? Or something else ? You will , even basic normies are getting riddled with STIs . Its exploding right now . That's the average slightly promiscuous guy /girl imagine a time with barely any awareness of STDs. And being a handsome fit 6'2 guy Because again most people are stupid . Yes I said it .
One lady in particular messed him up. She was his drug and she really did a number on him. Sadly I dated her best friend and she damn near did the same to me. It’s crazy what a toxic relationship will do to you, how it can ruin your life. In this case, it truly did ruin his life.
Finally, a channel with high quality insight and no annoying reaction commentary.
In the years I drove taxi in Las Vegas, I had both Tommy and George Foreman on different occasions in my cab. Both men were very friendly and I especially enjoyed my conversation with Tommy. Rest in Peace Duke.
Damn you an OG dor that, must be good memories 😆
My man beat so many people, but NEVER let it get to his head. No trash talk, no over confidence, nothing. That’s a good lad right there.
Что сказать. Это легенда. Ты будешь всегда в сердцах. Спи спокойно. Ты леганда бокса. Таких как ты нету.
Anyone who hates on the amazing Russian people, are delusional..!! Beautiful words as always..! ❤
Ya daddy❤❤
I love this guy. He is a hero. I wish I could have met him. Go Tommy.
You don’t see great fights like these in this day and age, Tommy was an absolute machine..
Back then a fight was a fight, nowadays its girly shit where at the slightest hint of potential blood a fight gets stopped.
6:47 you cant see a goddamn speed like for a heavyweight nowadays, heavy prioritize power than to kmprove their slowpoke feet
Alexander povetkin
@@salmansamatar6297 Povetkin is good but in my personal opinion if Morrison (in his prime back in the day) went against Povetkin.. there would be no question about who would win
@@GuitarJack97 Morrison would’ve done horrible things to povetkin.
BLTV MUCH TO LOVE YOU ! TY for making this evening wonderfull!
Evening??
@@dattttguy1448 Everyones not in the US.
@@dattttguy1448 Europe bro its dark here :D
@@dsport2912 but I’m not even in the US
@@dsport2912 facts 😂
Tommy you proved once and for all, that white man can fight. What an amazing boxer and man he was and still is. Thank you for everything. RIP Tommy The Duke Morrison.
Best left hook in the business!! Also his right uppercut was underrated!!
Never trash talked his opponents.Did what he needs to do inside the ring, fight. The boxer.
He was a degenerate though. A huge one. Awesome left hook though hahaha
@@wilmoney4619 Is that a big surprise for professional combatants?
@@cmsmith1031 not for a while now, unfortunately. Probably part of the reason women think toxic masculinity is a thing now, even though I've always just defended my own, and stayed the nice guy, myself. I had hands as a youth, and I was very powerful for 145lbs. Hut like 210, and fast like Prince Nassim in the day. Now I'm slower, not as powerful, and not really training anymore amd that's likely why. Moral of story, keep it up, even if ya never use it. Some day, the world may be such a way these skills are needed, so don't lose your arrows from your quiver, to find they've been dropped somewhere along the way, when you go to retrieve them.
@@wilmoney4619 And you are perfect right? GTFOH with your holier than thou bs. We all got our demons. You included.
There are marked differences in people's lifestyles. Some are more virtuous than others. Some deserve praise or censure respectively. The guy you criticised may have been a degenerate himself, and may have been totally aware of it too. He didn't compare himself to anybody, something you failed to observe. In fact, you were guilty of the same behaviour you criticized. With your logic, you looked as "holier than thou" as him, in the eyes of everyone reading your comment, you seeming better than him, boasting of abstaining from criticizing others as degenerates. In other words, you are better than him, in your own eyes.
Still can't watch a Tommy Morrison video without getting a bit emotional and saddened at how it all ended for him. That left hook and that nickname of his were both simply iconic. The Duke was one of the most underrated stars of the 90s heavyweights.
@z zz Great comment z! To your thoughts I add the importance of the coach. If you are fortunate to have a coach with much experience and wisdom, then you are blessed.
@@kal-px7qd god sucks, drugs and Tommy Morrison rule
@@kal-px7qd Good defense - would have been better to stop at defense rather than attack - It does no good to put down another person's religious faith. That goes double for z zz
He was humble and respected his opponents inside and outside the ring, which I believe contributed to his success. Any fighter who starts believing he is the best and cannot be beaten sooner or later stops trying to get better and loses in the ring. Definitely a boxer to emulate professionally in every way.
You did a great job paying tribute to Morrison here. The man has passed on - giving him a tribute like this one is very well received by his fans,.family, and those who knew him. (By not showing the Mercer ko, and only focusing on the good, this does him well. You showed him get knocked down, then get back up to win..) what a great tribute.
Strange how he often seemed to underrate himself. He was right, everyone can improve. RIP Man, you did good.
He’s modest, and has no ego.
It's the best thing to do really especially in today's age because when you trash talk and predict you will. Win by knockout then go get your ass handed to you, you just look stupid and the Internet never forgets lol
Staying humble is how you stay focused it’s when you start flaunting your self and letting everyone shower you with fear and respect that makes you slip. You start feeling like your just unbeatable then boom night time for your pride and career
What do you mean rip
Sadly, he had a fatal attraction to diseased women of loose behavior.. 🥴 If only he was modest about sticking his mushroom into every good-looking female menstruating meatbag who are attracted in the thousands to money and fame.. Mayhap the man could have been a legend and still dwelling in the realm of the living today.. 😓
This guy was brutal he don't get the praise he deserves he went out the wrong way rest easy tommy
Yh but all credibility is gone when you know he was an avid steriod user and aboided fighting in states with testing. So while skilled and likeable tarnishes his career
@@kenno99999 dude all heavyweights were on the juice, especially in the 90s
@@lutherblissett7873 yh and they arent credible either
He was an decent heavyweight but just the great white hope/hype at the time tbh. As soon as his oppositions of opponents stepped up he started looking very bad and loosing very badley too.
@@MikeyLee559 lol
It's really sad we did not witness the progression of Tommy to the full, as he was very promising boxer
Damn bro 😢it’s a shame that his life ended up goin downhill and all but legit I can tell he was a great man fr! He looked like he always had a smile on his face and he was knocking mfs out!! RIP Tommy. We all love you and we will never forget you!
Tommy gave an interview after with a broken jaw. Badass.
That is just the tiniest portion, imagine how it felt to take all those shots right to the jaw afterwards and still be able to put down your opponent. I've broken bones in my face and my elbow and I can guarantee you right now that I wouldn't keep fighting afterwards that's for damn sure lol.
Steroids
@@mskidi you don't know much about how steroids work, bless your stupid brain.
@@rneoman Shut up you dense bastard. Steroids certifiably make you more tolerant to pain.
@@mskidi that's not how steroids work
Me and my Dad used to watch Morrison on Saturday night fights. I was about 10 years old but seeing him fight really was exciting! RIP Tommy
Morrison was a beast. Always wanted to see him and Tyson. Match of the ages. My money would be on Tommy😁
It's funny you say that because he kinda reminds me of Tyson something ab his body type
Thank you so much bro - bringing me back to the great fights during my childhood for sure. Watching these got me to start working out, caring about my physique and stamina and made me a genuine fan of the sweet science. It feels good to actually "see" it again.
His post-fight interviews were great. I wish more fighters these days handled themselves like that.
The way Mikes face lights up when he thinks of the Duke in that interview is touching
That was cool... and when it comes to boxing, Mike Knows!
After watching these fights I CANNOT AND WILL NEVER understand why Tommy is not more recognized or spoken about as often as he should be. Tommy is CLEARLY one the best fighters EVER and it boggles the mind how he is pretty much forgotten by main stream media. This video needs to go VIRAL 🤗
Cause he's white white people never get credit especially now adays if your not colored you don't matter. That's why black privilege strong in boxing look at Tyson furry he still gets hated on compared wilder
One of the very best lefthanders that ever was. Tommy had a hook that could demolish anyone". Yeah " go tommy go.....still to this day we still love and respect you mate and always will brother.it been a fan of yours for some time now and always will be. Much respect gos out ya bro.
Man what a great fighter. He definitely deserved more spotlight. Not just him others too. It's a shame that he is mostly known as: The Boxer who got Aids, or the guy from Rocky 5. He had a great career and he was only 27 when he had to quit. Around 50 fights
Could've been a great one had the sickness never took hold
It wasn't only a heavy nasty hook...it was an incredibly fast hook for a bulked up heavyweight.
@@thegreatdamiano8565 He was already a great one but he would of been an all time great if he would of fought from 27-33 dude didn't even get to fight his peak of his prime years and still beat a handful of elite fighters
Exactly, well said.
He known to be the boxer that got aids in 89 an fought 7 years after the first postive test.
I like how he was backing up instantly everytime he knocked out someone. That‘s very disciplinated.
A display of great character, he even held off his punches if he saw that his opponent was about to go down.
You like to make up your own words?
@@l3MTA3l is it bothering you that much?
I agree, he mugulayed most of his pyliobokomies though
@@l3MTA3l Yes
Loved watching Tommy Morrison growing up, he was a good guy. Very sad to see him after boxing, kids stay away from drugs!
What a great time in boxing history with all the greats. Tommy was right there with them. Fun to watch, lots of energy, very powerful. He left his mark in boxing history. Unfortunately he left us long before his time. May he Rest in Peace.
Tommy was a good kid. Humble. Anxious to learn. Had a left hook that would make Joe Frazier smile. RIP Champ.
Met him in Overland Park Kansas at the club, at the top floor of the hotel. He was very humble. Walked over to his table with a friend, and introduced ourselves. He was definitely a humble guy. Stood up and shook our hands. Big Smile.
@@midnightmodder Do u know the cause of his death??
@@hillarymathers6322 - what’s your point genius? Let me guess. You think by shaking hands you can transfer the sickness? What a moron. Lol.
@@hillarymathers6322 No I don't. You can pull up Trisha Morrison's untold story for that.
I met tommy aswell. In my lounge. Next to rocky. And Adrien. And smally. And that other fella with that other fella.
Can't believe BLTV dropped 2-3 videos in a month. Love and Respect from India🇮🇳 You are a true Boxing Sports Historian.
Thank You so much! Great video👊👍
Had the pleasure of meeting him twice. Once was in Virginia at an Arcade I worked at when he was training for a fight at VMI. Him and his coach came in and I gave them a bunch of free games. He signed an autograph that day for me and I got one for my Dad as well, who was also a huge fight fan. The second time I met him was in Vegas years later and my Dad was with me that time. We went to the weigh-in the day before and got to talk with him afterwards. He took pictures with my Dad and I and signed autographs again. He was to have fought Arthur Weathers the next day as a tune-up fight for his upcoming fight with Tyson. I asked him when he was gonna knock out Weathers and he said, "As soon as he makes a mistake." Unfortunately I never got to see him fight in person, because when my Dad and I were at the fight the next day, they announced that Morrison would not be fighting because of a medical reason. When I got back to L.A. I found out on the news that it was because of his HIV diagnosis. I was absolutely crushed to hear this news. He was still so young and had such a promising career ahead of him. Still has an impressive record for his relatively short career with 48 wins, 42 KO's, 3 losses and 1 draw. He without a doubt had one of the most devastating left hooks in boxing history and his right wasn't half bad either. Thanks for putting together this greatest hits of his. The cleaned up videos look amazing. Cheers to an obvious fan of the sweet science.
Thats so impressive.
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The duke is underrated man...damn the 90s had some killers, even the "B level" heavyweights were scary.
Absolutely! I was watching all of these live!
The hook was as great as Frazier, easy. Maybe better.
@@BetrayerSlayerMusic better for sure
Very much unlike the early 2000's. Thankfully, we got some real assassins today
Yep. I reckon even the B level could cause problems even today.
A great tribute to Tommy... thanks for putting this together.
I have a lot of respect for Tommy. He was a very good boxer with a lot of potential....The only issue I had with him was his steroid use. I think that tainted his career a little but he still was a great talent...Rest In Heaven.
What’s scary is that everyone is talking about tommy’s prime, but fail to realise that we never saw tommy’s prime. He started declining when he was still in his development stages due to his personal problems with drugs and HIV. If he hadn’t gone that route, he would’ve had double if not triple the highlights he has now. R.I.P legend 🙏🏽
You nailed it . We were robbed as boxing fans but blessed to get what we got. If he could have stayed clean and humble it would have been an unbelievable career.
He never did test positive ever and on his post-mortem states he never had it! There was some very dirty politics going on with Morrison ! I think he may have put his Johnson into someone’s wife or daughter that he wasn’t suppose to.
He died of sepsis related organ failure due to gauze being left in his body after an operation ! All easily verifiable.
What's scary about that?
Stop spreading false information. Morrison died due to HIV related issues and that is fact.
The way these 80s and 90s heavyweights hit will never be replicated. They made people look like ragdolls.
God bless steroids
@@Freakishd steroids and combat sports is a beautiful mix
@@Freakishd you speak my thoughts
@@Freakishd I didn't know Tyson used steroids until he admitted it recently.
@@genox3636 Did he finally admit it? I know that for many years he denied it, even well into his old age
Tommy Morrison was and still is my favourite boxer of all time!
Morrison left hook beating the Ruddock SMASH....poetic in a way for two guys who had so much more to prove. At least we fans remember them like they should be :)
this is a gud man. no trash talking. nothing personal only sportmanship. honor him.
good*
Sportmanship is not suitable with steroids...
@@YANT20 Pro sports athletes can't get away with taking steroids dumbass.
kzhead.info/sun/fJyTab2asHhsimw/bejne.html when referees looses control
Using steroids and lying about having Aids...Not really honourable
Hes soooo humble never bragged always said he can always learn such a true humble guy
Its hard to picture how that side wouldve looked from a Tyson and Tommy fight, but it would have been interesting for sure.
Yeah, he was like the Buakaw of boxing.
What a boxing era, today is it to much show, money ,nonsens. Have loved seen one of those guys from those years today. There was so many of them. I live in Sweden so you get up at night to see those fights, legendary
What do you mean? Back then it was truly a show, and about money, as well.. don’t you recall how it was back then? Unless you’re too young, and weren’t alive- the difference? We had a better class of heavy weights that were entertaining to watch…. now? It’s the lightweight - middleweights that are stealing the show.
I love this channel! I tip my cap to your efforts with restoring the videos to these timeless fighters and fights ! RIP TM
There was nothing better than 90s heavyweight boxing. I sure miss those days. RIP to Mr Morrison. He was a legend.
The only fighter today, in the (super) heavyweight division that is worth anything is Tyson Fury, IMHO
Excluding modern medicine, I think american civilization in general peaked in the 90s.
You are so wrong. 60's-70's heavyweights. 80's middle weights. Then 90's big boys.
@@craigbrodman1659 I don't think he was born then! if you are lucky to be able to see Ali, or foreman or smoking joe, live you would never make statement like that, when Ali had fight half of the world were shut down during the match! in my country it was like national holiday! anybody who had access to radio or T.V was not doing anything,
@@MisterVolts i totally disagree
You know this video actually reduced me to tears .what a great respectful fighter .with a sad upbringing. 😪
Yah man. You should see pictures of tommy before he passed away. Its truly sad
@@ascendantking2178 yes ive seen them mate .shame
@@deanoloughlin6129 a good looking guy with with massive potential dies under the age of 50. He looked like a 80 year old man. Boxers now should learn from him
Watched Tommy Morrison fight at the Brady theatre in Tulsa in maybe 1990 with my dad. It's was great
Such a humble guy in the interviews, that’s a change compared to today
One of my favourite qualities of the Duke of boxing, he never got suckered in to that and I reckon that's why alot of people loved and respected him so much, God bless you Tommy morrison xx
Could beet his opposition to the point he didn't need to play to the camera x
Not really, either. You had to be there to witness it. Those guys talked hell of shit. No CAP! #datSTROKElife
@@ChauncyTalon Not Tommy he didn't.
Sad they never talk about Him though its probably due to his personal life
RESPECT for the Duke! He respected his opponents, and it is so inspiring to see how much they respected him. One of the most loved men in boxing, and he deserved it! Thanks for putting this fitting tribute together!
Great highlight video sort of documentary on Tommy. I don't usually leave these kind of comments, but I found this very respectful, especially at the end. I also grew up watching Tommy one of my favorite fighters so I commend you on this video.
sometimes we are our worst enemy. love ya, Tommy rest well.
Brilliant compilation. I never realised how eloquent and humble Tommy was when interviewed. A flawed guy but how many of us could’ve resisted the temptations open to him at his age with his money?
Well said sir.
Brilliant compilation. I never realised how eloquent and humble Tommy was when interviewed. A flawed guy but how many of us could’ve resisted the temptations open to him at his age with his money?
Masterpiece. Tommy is gone, but never forgotten. Rest in peace
"Peace"
@@rock07879 how do you transfer vhs
Thanks 🙏🏼 so much for this! I just saw a JRE episode the other day talking about Tommy Morrison, and I thought, I’d love to see more coverage of him. Nicely done ☑️
Found this channel from xqc react and had to come and personally say that this work is golden thank you so much quality content here.
Tommy Morrison was a great dude, never ran his mouth & was one of thee toughest & greatest boxers in boxing history, Rest in Peace Tom ....its a shame he left us so soon ....
OMG, I swore TYSON was the greatest and he very well may be and I thought "Tommy would not be able to play defense as well against Iron Mike" however was I wrong Tommy just LIKE Tyson mixed up his defense with offensive, they are the same in nearly every level and who knows who would of WON.....Tommy had some scary POWER as did Tyson, whoever was having the better day or lucky enough to connect first?.... Nah, I think whoever of them could EAT more punishment would of WON and its as simple as this.... The question is, is that the great white hope or Iron Mike..... Mike had a much better run obviously and both were screwed in their own ways however, there is absolutely COMPARING.... Ali is the "Fastest" boxer to ever live, Mike might be the greatest as now we will never know with Tommy's limited RUN.... But WOW - that power, he almost "killed that guy".... like literally, "killed" him....
Morrison wasn’t even a top 10 fighter in his prime .. I know because I was a huge boxing fan in that in that decade I watched every major fight Morrison was a scrub back then
Your stupid he was a c class fighter 🤣🤣 on roids ....
@@pighater951 Says the guy who can't figure out how to write a sentence. Somehow, I'm sure the irony will be lost on you. I won't even get into your claim he was a "c class" fighter lol.
Would have loved to see Tommy vs Mike Tyson ..
There is audio missing near the halfway point of the video and ending at 8:44. Otherwise, awesome video. I was a huge boxing fan at this point in time. It was such an amazing period for the sport. Tommy is one of those boxers that hits harder and faster and with more ferocity than the average boxer. It’s visually apparent when you watch Tommy’s fights. The fact that Tommy continued fighting after breaking his jaw and winning the match shows hoe much heart he had. I was so hopeful that Tommy would live up to the hype and expectations, but he wanted to live life and have fun like most people in their 20’s. Sad story.
It feels like We only got half the story
Most likely due to using copyrighted music since the next two fights after that part with missing sound are using a video game's soundtrack (Battlefield 1) and those parts got copyright striked.
@@TheDudeWithNoName makes sense
MORRISON VS HALSTEAD
bullshitoomuch🐃🐂🐄♉🐮💩💩
Joe Hipp used to train at San Juan gym in El Paso Texas. I saw him spar Ross Purity there who beat Wladimir Klitchko. Hipp was a very tough man. I remember hearing his manager say "Joe will fight till he dies". Its good to hear Morrison give him that respect.
Hands down one of the Most Underrated Heavyweight Fighters Ever!! We sadly never got to see him even reach the Prime of his Career.
Overrated**
@@theblackmamba8686 overated with a record like that? Behave yourself
RIP Tommy. You were one in a million. Love to see your fights still. Not many people get to command the love and respect that you did, especially from adversaries.
Tommy was a beast! Loved to see him fight! Also George Foreman is a class act! He has charisma and just plain and simple a likable man!
Tommy was a true Gentleman Sportsman. Never bragged or talked trash, always learning. RIP "Duke"
My favorite fighter ever, thank you so much for the upgraded video, Excellent job!
His post fight interviews are just pure class
The mere fact that you took the time to enhance the quality of your own personal vhs recordings, shows your class as a content creator and lover of the sport. Thanks for that. Immediate sub from me.
This was AWESOME! Thank you!
Please fix the audio from 6:19-8:44. It’s making the video a lot worse than it could be. Your commentary is one of the main reason I watch you.
Tommy was 100% professional through and through.
Yep, so professional that he carried on fighting for 7 years after testing positive for HIV
@@alanrobinson7891 don't blame him, blame the comission and promoters who let it happen. Fact of the matter is that was his personal life not his professional life, so what you said even though you meant for it to be an insult is actually accurate. Did he give HIV or aids to any one of his opponents?
@@eldinkamberovic2723 fact of the matter is he brought his personal life into his professional life. Whether or not any of his opponents got infected is of little relevance. It's the fact he was willing to put others at risk of catching it
Loved this dude but gotta disagree. If he was that professional he wouldn't have let his personal life ruin his legacy and ultimately end his life. Can you even imagine how badass the man woulda been if he didn't spend his nights drinking and fuckin everything that walked ....
@@blokin5039 it's "stupid" to call a professional athlete "professional". What the fuck are you saying stfu.
what a noble guy. How can you not root for this guy?