well it would depend on what organ failed first,..they have the old saying "death has 1000 doors of which you can pass" but I'm betting wasting away until an organ fails then multiple organs failing from a virus is a shit way to go......wheres the good ol' heart attack when you need one.....
He looked like 55 to 60 old man in this interview .poor tommy he was the only one responsible for his fall and tragic ending..great boxer but not smart enough to follow a more humble lifestyle..he would have been still here alive now...RIP TOMMY
In my opinion he earned his place as a great fighter. Sad that he's gone. We all have our demons/problems. I've achieved nothing with my life of note yet, and it's my own fault.
Damn... I have some amazing pictures that I shot of Tommy on the Atlantic City Boardwalk after the Lewis fight. I was a huge fan and followed him closely through the early-mid '90s. So damn sad to see how his story ended. I much rather remember the pre-'95 Tommy. RIP bud!
Some of what he said in his earlier days really motivated me. I used to watch the bout with Carl "the truth" Williams and some of the things he said before the fight were uplifting. His drive and motivation were unmatched in those days...and he fought when the competition was flooded with great fighters...rip Tommy Gunn...
I love tommy morrison ! When he announced his HIV diagnoses he was full of dignity. He was so different to how he is in videos I've seen of him ten years later. It's a tragedy that he was in such bad denial. But I don't blame him. He had everything going for him. And it all disappeared just like that. No wonder he was in denial. Anyone who is told they have HIV wouldn't wanna believe it ! Rest in peAce x
0:46 " Into a ROOM a RING...........and JUUUST declare dominance over somone." Ive got this stuck in my head, so much so that I said it out loud at work when I thought I was alone.......... someone was standing right behind me. Im sure they thought I was a weirdo.
Can't believe this is the guy I thought was so devastatingly handsome in Rocky V. Hard to believe he lived 17 years without taking any meds to treat HIV and then AIDS but the effects of self medication and AIDS are highly visible in this footage. He looks damn right scary here.
@@db8700 ok. You don't die at 44 from nothing. He tested positive multiple times.. its funny how he was in prison multiple times but you can't find his results. They test you in prison. Denial is a awful thing.
"I dunno, you just, you turn into this.... animal." "You gotta' have that quality or you're in the wrong sport." "It's not a sport for sissies, that's for sure." - Tommy Morrison.
I love boxing and I love all the boxers good or bad that ever stepped into that ring and Tommy was definitely a character who had his life and career cut short RIP Duke ill pray for Kenzie and Trey to do well brother.
this is so sad to watch, because we all knew he could rise even further in his career, he almost had it. I hate that it is a reality but he will forever be one of my favorite boxers
i have only listened to Tommy Morrison on a recent radio station this is the first time of seeing Mr Morrison and - wow! its not how i imagined Mr Morrison would look physically? Mr Morrison was very clear on the radio station he does NOT have hiv and he will be going to vegas to get his boxing license back amazing video please share MORE
Mike Tyson won 38 fights on the bounce and made ten title defences before he lost for the first time, Tyson is in the top ten of all time, Morrison was just a contender and WBO title holder.
In a sport that black dominated you have to give him credit. Only three losses. To heavy hitters. Ashame he didnt have the structure but hes still an idol of mine.
i remember when tommy first started out.he was billed as the duke's nephew.he was this big strong man who was clean cut.i know it's years later but i can't believe that me and tommy are the same age.i guess drinking ,drugs and prison can take a toll on you.everyone ages but he looks about almost 60,i am not trying to be funny,it's very sad.you don't want to see someone that you rooted for turn out like that.
hes the closest thing to mike Tyson we will probably ever see, go back and watch his fights his speed and power with head movement is so similar to mikes
My dad might not be the toughest but hes my hero, he gets up at 6am every morning to do a job he hates to put food on the table. Respect to the average working man.
Daaamn, look at 2:53 and all the sores and scabs all over his arm and hand. That is full blown AIDs right there. This must have been filmed right before he died. When you have HIV, denial is something you just don't want to do. It's a pretty bad tactical error.
Guys, the guy paid for his sins and then some. He died a very horrible death. No need to shit on him even more.
Yeah he died in a shit way
Freddy Catano i know he had aids/hiv but how exacly did he die?
well it would depend on what organ failed first,..they have the old saying "death has 1000 doors of which you can pass" but I'm betting wasting away until an organ fails then multiple organs failing from a virus is a shit way to go......wheres the good ol' heart attack when you need one.....
julio trejo septic shock. It was clearly a disease related to full-blown AIDS.
@@juliotrejo25 his body shut down
He was a legend and a great fighter! But his journey ended tragically! R.I.P. Tommy The Duke Morrison!
Hey tommy i didnt hear no bell one more round. Rip champ.....
Facts. He's my favorite boxer
He doesn't even look like the person he used to be. What a shame.
Tommy use to always talk so respectfully. This is sad to see. I hope Tommy is at peace now.
Reminds me of my eldest Brother. Just not the same person.
His left hook was absolutely beautiful!
greatest left hook in history... nobody can take that away from The Duke
TWISTEDLEFTHOOK and fastest
sonny liston
sumit sawe did you not read dudes comment? stop.
Liana Labarca sonny liston
sumit sawe all i hear is (slurp slurp slurp) (swallow)
He looked like 55 to 60 old man in this interview .poor tommy he was the only one responsible for his fall and tragic ending..great boxer but not smart enough to follow a more humble lifestyle..he would have been still here alive now...RIP TOMMY
No matter what it takes that's what I'm willing to do - RIP Tommy:)
Still watching in 2018
In my opinion he earned his place as a great fighter. Sad that he's gone. We all have our demons/problems. I've achieved nothing with my life of note yet, and it's my own fault.
manblackpm you have ACHIEVED MORE THAN YOU THINK
It's been 7 yrs my guy I hope you're still swinging.
Clearly at 2:51 he had Kaposi Sarcoma and his physical deterioration over the period of 10+ years shows what really happened.
Yea AIDS
Hiv
Tommy was a great talent and never ducked anyone... he just stayed in the fast lane too long...
Damn... I have some amazing pictures that I shot of Tommy on the Atlantic City Boardwalk after the Lewis fight. I was a huge fan and followed him closely through the early-mid '90s. So damn sad to see how his story ended. I much rather remember the pre-'95 Tommy. RIP bud!
John Trae King could you share it with us?
Shame he lost the only fight that mattered.
American Radio Not true he beat George Foreman and although he was old at the time it was a huge win
I think he meant the fight for his life
Pretty sure he meant against Rocky Balboa...
@@kevingunn3351 you're not even close.
@@kevingunn3351 he had hiv
Some of what he said in his earlier days really motivated me. I used to watch the bout with Carl "the truth" Williams and some of the things he said before the fight were uplifting. His drive and motivation were unmatched in those days...and he fought when the competition was flooded with great fighters...rip Tommy Gunn...
I don't care what people say about Tommy I really like the guy.
"Come on closer and I'll show you what a real crip is" what a fuckin G
I love tommy morrison ! When he announced his HIV diagnoses he was full of dignity. He was so different to how he is in videos I've seen of him ten years later. It's a tragedy that he was in such bad denial. But I don't blame him. He had everything going for him. And it all disappeared just like that. No wonder he was in denial. Anyone who is told they have HIV wouldn't wanna believe it ! Rest in peAce x
U realise he fought a few more fights even after knowing he had hiv? Dignity? dude nearly gave people hiv
He did not have HIV. Ever.
R.I.P tommy u were a savage in and out of the ring
0:46 " Into a ROOM a RING...........and JUUUST declare dominance over somone."
Ive got this stuck in my head, so much so that I said it out loud at work when I thought I was alone.......... someone was standing right behind me. Im sure they thought I was a weirdo.
Can't believe this is the guy I thought was so devastatingly handsome in Rocky V. Hard to believe he lived 17 years without taking any meds to treat HIV and then AIDS but the effects of self medication and AIDS are highly visible in this footage. He looks damn right scary here.
Even here you can still see an athletic frame i.e. the wide shoulders.
That's all meth damage. He never had aids or HIV
Tommy was never proved to have hiv!!!!!!!!!!!
@@db8700 ok. You don't die at 44 from nothing. He tested positive multiple times.. its funny how he was in prison multiple times but you can't find his results. They test you in prison. Denial is a awful thing.
@@markk874 He had it. Stop the nonsense.
:"Come a little closer and I'll show you what a REAL Crip is." I love that line so bad ass!!
"I dunno, you just, you turn into this.... animal."
"You gotta' have that quality or you're in the wrong sport."
"It's not a sport for sissies, that's for sure."
- Tommy Morrison.
tommy morrison and mike tyson are the best boxing champions of all ages
Why do people not give credit to Lennox Lewis? He is the true GOAT. Avenged his only two losses by knockout.
@@SuperPeterok Because he had no personality and was really unlikable. I'm British and I wanted Tommy to destroy him
@@Fuckyoutube99 I liked him and I am Mexican.
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What a tragic story. RIP Tommy Morrison. Never forget that left hook!!
I love boxing and I love all the boxers good or bad that ever stepped into that ring and Tommy was definitely a character who had his life and career cut short RIP Duke ill pray for Kenzie and Trey to do well brother.
wow
dude was only around 40 years of age
he damm near looked well into his 60s
Tommy was a damn good boxer. He had solid combos and one of the best left hooks in the business.
this is so sad to watch, because we all knew he could rise even further in his career, he almost had it. I hate that it is a reality but he will forever be one of my favorite boxers
He was pretty good in his prime. But his lack of focus and dedication was his downfall. He was great in Rocky V.
R.I.P. Tommy Morrison aka Tommy Gun
Tristan Carroll Tommy The Machine Gunn
Thank You EA Sports for this interview! I know Tommy wasn't in good shape during this, but I just enjoyed listening to him. Rip Tommy Morrison
have to say, it saddens me to see Tommy Morrison like this, but this is damn interesting interview!
Still think the world of you my friend
Man, tommy lived a tough life. God damn drugs. RIP
Tommy Morrison was one of the greatest fighters who never got the credit he deserved i mean fucking 43 KOs out of 48 and only lost 3 times and 1 draw
Nice guy, overrated
He fought alot of bums ...
@@hunterbiden4216 So did Tyson, they all do!
You inspired me TOMMY IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE! You will always be a man I look up to🥊!!! You always were, and have been a role model to me!!! I miss you
Role Model????
i have only listened to Tommy Morrison on a recent radio station
this is the first time of seeing Mr Morrison and - wow!
its not how i imagined Mr Morrison would look physically?
Mr Morrison was very clear on the radio station he does NOT have hiv and he will be going to vegas to get his boxing license back
amazing video
please share MORE
Sad to see a legend like that, R.I.P Tommy, hope ur somewhere doing what u love. 🙏
Best left hook ever.I miss watching his fights. Fortunately some are on UA-cam.
Its crazy how different he looked at the end from the beast he once was. Btw his hair was awesome...
I would believe Tommy would have made a good boxing commentator on television. He was articulate and knew the sport well.
This guy had an incredible left hook. The one that took down Ruddock was a beauty !
He seems like a cool funny guy. It sucks having to know hes very ill. Hiv is a.scarry thing to have.
So sad man...rest in peace Tommy,you're the champ...the best!!!
Tommy was cool as hell
Duke was a Beast!
see people talking about HIV, Tommy had a real problem with drugs and was arrested for it, just look at his eyes, such a talented guy.
I cant believe how much this guy has changed! Im in total shock that he is the same man!
that left hook people
All in all, seems like a guenine and decent human being! We all pay for our wrongdoings in the end.... RIP
Rest up big Tommy 🥊
Rest In Paradise Tommy (THE DUKE) Morrison Heavyweight Champion n owner of one of the most brutal Left Hooks Ever in Boxing A Legend of the Ring
rest in peace tommy your struggle with life is over
A sad ending for a great fighter and good person RIP
What A Classy Stand up Dude r.i.p Tommy Morrison You Were A True Champion
"Now that guy can run around and tell everyone he got knocked out by me. I hope that gets him laid somewhere down the road."
always been an inspiration
This guy had ego issues....but without a doubt one of the best of all time
no not the ego issues but denial that cought him .. :(
Mike Tyson won 38 fights on the bounce and made ten title defences before he lost for the first time, Tyson is in the top ten of all time, Morrison was just a contender and WBO title holder.
I loved him..God bless.
Rest in peace, king.
R.I.P Tommy
when he came up i was excited for this could be one of the greatest. life is sad.
In a sport that black dominated you have to give him credit. Only three losses. To heavy hitters. Ashame he didnt have the structure but hes still an idol of mine.
Tommy's the best!
So sad to see him like this, RIP
Should have taken his Meds
How long after this did he pass away? You can tell he's lost a lot of weight in this interview.
Real tragedy what happend too Tommy. Self inflicted but that makes IT even sader.
Scary
He's really good at sound effects.
Tommy was a danger to any opponent. Feel sad for his family God bless.
Tommy Morrison was a great fighter, too bad drugs and alcohol got the best of him
One of the best left hooks in the game.
A great boxer leaving away! Always you're my idol sorry our idol! Good travel Tommy The Machine Gunn MORRISON!
If this tells kids anything, it's don't start taking drugs!
Stfu
FU jakey the flakey
Chris Hall and use condoms.
Chris Hall That!, Or just not be a nerd like you to get smashed by someone like Tommy or a boxing fan.....
You mad, bro?
tommy is such a fuckin beast man, he could ko pretty much anybody
Thats a real fìghter
Have you seen Tyson when he was 15? He was 190lbs of muscle. Tyson was genetically gifted.
I feel sorry for him. No one to raise him, discipline him, hold him or teach him right from wrong.
i remember when tommy first started out.he was billed as the duke's nephew.he was this big strong man who was clean cut.i know it's years later but i can't believe that me and tommy are the same age.i guess drinking ,drugs and prison can take a toll on you.everyone ages but he looks about almost 60,i am not trying to be funny,it's very sad.you don't want to see someone that you rooted for turn out like that.
Baddest video period
R.I.P. champ....👏👏👏👏👏👏
one of the greats R.I.P tommy
Drugs can change everything about you. As we see here, Tommy went from being a young white dude to a middle aged Hispanic man.
God he's tweeeeked out of his mind here. It's sad that he was doped up and denying he had AIDS. Meth is a helluva drug....
Great man
R.I.P Legend
But like the guy from rocky 5 Tommy hit, did he actually make it in the movie?
@4:21 what did he say?? Some one help?
damn, i wish i wouldnt see this video. i never knew he was like that in his later years.
Best left hook of all time.
hes the closest thing to mike Tyson we will probably ever see, go back and watch his fights his speed and power with head movement is so similar to mikes
real life tough guy.
My dad might not be the toughest but hes my hero, he gets up at 6am every morning to do a job he hates to put food on the table. Respect to the average working man.
100%
Rip your were one of the best
Sad to see him like this he was good
The Duke!
Tommy my HERO
Daaamn, look at 2:53 and all the sores and scabs all over his arm and hand. That is full blown AIDs right there. This must have been filmed right before he died. When you have HIV, denial is something you just don't want to do. It's a pretty bad tactical error.
God bless him. H e was a great fighter, and Aids is a horrible disease. I wish him all the best.
In the movie Rock told you to stay out of trouble,you should listen to him....how ironic!!