I worked at a convenience store in Tulsa next to the gym where Tommy worked out. He came in quite often. Say what you want, but the man was genuinely nice to us and even called me by name when he would see me. RIP my friend.
My dad told me about him when I was really little.. imagen loving something so much that you just don't want to give it up. Having that back then was a death sentence. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.. today he could have been at undetectable levels and still did stuff in boxing maybe not be the heavy weight champ at 50 but still do what he loved.. it sounds like he just gave up rest in peace Duke
"But see me as an individual who had the opportunity to be a role model.....but blew it". What a powerful statement. Utmost respect to that gentleman for having the courage to say that. RIP.
I met Tommy a few times. He lived in the county just 20 minutes away from me. He was a very nice and friendly guy. He didn't act like he was better than anyone. He's truly missed.
Nah it ain't bro. I fucked his ass on fight night champion he went down like a bitch bro. Then again he was facing God. Obviously this is a joke. Boxing will never die.
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@@elshanks1578 Aparently untreated AIDS + Crystal Meth + Cocaine don't mix well. If he kept taking his pills and not take those other drugs he could have lived to be 80 years old.
There is a video of one of his last interviews in Feb of 2011. Called Still Standing. I saw it several years ago and was shocked. I was a big Morrison fan and hated the path he took.
It was sad to see Tommy's life end the way it did, he was a fantastic boxer-puncher that could have been soo much more if it wasn't the virus. Who else is a fan of the duke? I hope you enjoyed the video guys!
I am also a fan. This is an excellent video, as always. The bit about the ageing in the 1990s was very poignant. There is so much more I could say, and unfortunately some of it is quite negative regarding The Duke, but I will leave it there:).
Klitschko said Mercer had the toughest chin he had ever seen, Tommy's camp going for the KO against Mercer & Tommy getting gassed early was a big mistake sadly.
Mercer was always able to deal & take like few boxers could. To ME...Morrison was the same. To ME...the Greatest of ALL TIME may belong in a "TIE" (AGAIN, TO ME because we'll never know) in Ali & Tyson; but so many boxers throughout history from Louis to Mayweather Jr. have & HAD something to offer the world of boxing. With Tommy Morrison, it's a clear "Rise & Fall of a Boxing Legend" no matter how one views it.
I think one of the darkest secrets was Resto's gloves. Padding taking out and plaster under the hand wraps. Ultimately killed Billy Collins in the end. Way too sad.
There are many really dirty stories in boxing, but that was clearly one of the ugliest I have heard about. Restos coach Lewis shouldve gone to jail as well for that deed!
Such a tragic story of a man who definitely could have been one of the Greatest fighters of All Time. His addictions and the supposed friends who surrounded him only to use him is such a familiar story to many a fallen great. You could tell at heart he was really a lovely person and loved his boxing with a passion. This documentary was so enjoyable as not like the other sharks in the media industry, it told the story of Tommy so well and truthfully. Rest in Peace *CHAMP* 🙏
@@bigtyme1984 Dude. If he could fight like that while constantly partying and exhausting himself along with having HIV then he surely had a chance to be on top if he had his head together. Ironically enough the guy learned nothing from the same name character he played in the Rocky movies and instead followed his footsteps.
@@SIPEROTH well said. YES, he could have been one of the greatest. As you say, minus the toxicity, he would have been more... let the naysayers chow down on the jealousy. Their favorite food..
@@shownincryption9003 Are you a grave digger, the reason I ask this question is the following, reaching for the lowest common denominator. Now, to answer your question. Yes, I would share blood as in give it, not to receive it. That has nothing to do with friendship, that is simple common sense.
Agreed. Clearly out, Mercer landed numerous blows and was obviously trying to injure and seriously damage his opponent. Couldn't believe it was allowed by ref who was blocked by Mercer. Dirty and no class. Several lethal shots after ko.
In Greece we say: ''I know my enemies, it's my friends that i am afraid of'' which means we know that many-many times the people that we knew as friends betray us in the first difficult moment.If someone stay to help us in that moment HE IS a real friend. Tommy Gun RIP.
It's sad that he put his friends and family at risk of getting HIV and then just ignored the fact that he ever had it in the first place. What a piece of shit
I knew tommy had died young and contracted HIV, but this was heartbreaking. I never knew about the rapid aging he went through. I just can’t picture him as anything other than the shredded baby faced kid, seeing him age decades in such a short time is just crazy. He could’ve been an icon for HIV awareness for years to come, he would’ve been huge for helping silence the stigmas that come with the disease since he comes from the most traditionally macho sport in the world
not a huge boxing fan, did not know him, but you did a great job telling a complex story. Beautifull vid, nice boxing, emotional and balanced. keep up the good work
yeah there is a few boxing channels that make some amazing stuff they really work hard on this things probably because of how passionate they are towards the sport but they deserve a lot more subs
Zaharky .yeah.. good work. had no idea bout all this.am a boxing fan, but never knew the story bout T Morrison let alone his passed away. so sad. always thought life is a curse. now it's confirmed. 😬😠
Tommy 'The Duke' Morrison ....... R.I.P. This guy had HUGE fan appeal, and not just because he was in a Rocky movie... He was the great white hope and the ALL-AMERICAN alpha male rolled into one from a bygone age, with a killer left hook. Too bad he never got the fight with Tyson.
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I will always respect a boxer who was so well spoken and didnt talk trash, Tommy had a lot of respect for every single fighter he fought and he prefered to show his abilities in the ring. RIP.
Wake Up, man !!! If he had any "respect" for the fighters he faced, he wouldn't have continued fighting after he learned that he had AIDS. He was a Selfish PUNK for exposing other fighters to AIDS !!!
@@hugocanuto6981 why would it be a joke? He is a waste and a useless drifter. He just cruises through life on his natural talent but put in zero hard work and then easily started abusing drugs after fall from fame truly a weak and pathetic individual.
Not quite. Tommy took shots at Mike Tyson when he was clearly unjustly accused of rape by that golddigger and put in prison. Tommy made some televised comments about Mikes behaviour when he was clearly no choir boy himself. And the comments were primarily based on the FALSE RAPE ACCUSATIONS. Tommy was obviously taking major advantage of his "Great White Hope Status" he was receiving from the media and public and he ran with it right into a MACK TRUCK!
so i guess Rocky V sorta predicted Tommy's real world fate not his death but his surrounding himself with the wrong crowd like the Promoter in the movie
When I first saw Mr. Morrison box I saw awesome skills, when Mr. Mercer knocked Morrison out in such a ruthless display it actually broke my heart And then when he said that he tested positive for H. I. V I knew that the world was gonna lose a special fighter. And then when he passed away I actually grieved. So Tommy I will see you in paradise, where u will always be the champ.
R.I.P. TOMMY. YOU TOOK ON THE WORLD BROTHER...AND YOU DID IT.SO MANY DREAM...AND TALK....YOU WENT FOR IT. I RESPECT YOU. VERY FEW WILL EVER KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO HAVE ALL THE TEMPTATIONS IN THE WORLD THROWN AT YOU.Many of us learn brutally tough lessons as we make our way in this world...yours cost you your life.
@@phez_846 so u dont think he had HiV ? .. hmm wonder what killed him then .. and you CAN have HiV and not pass it on to others .. they could have been using protection ,.
This is one of the best boxing videos I've ever seen. Time to time I come back to this video, and moarn the tragic and unfortunate career of Morrison. I learnt so much more than I knew about him. And also, how you guys make the montage, how you choose the score, really gives the right aura about the sport, it's perfect. It perfectly narrates that period of heavyweight boxing, the 80s were wild as hell. And so that's so entertaining. And so informative. Love you guys.
check out the Eric Hunley interview with his widow and hear the other side of the story. I got to edit that video for the channel and it paints a very different story.
Hey man if you are a fan of the Duke and you ain't already seen it look for the documentary on Disney called Tommy I've just literally finished it and it was a good watch, very sad but a good watch. Look it up if you ain't seen it. Another good watch is the episode based story called Mike obviously about Iron Mike, it's pretty good.
@@ianmangham4570 how many women did he give HIV to? How many other boxers? he was a POS and thats karma IMO. A womanizer with HIV... great combo for your hero guy.
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Morgan Jones prime foreman was strong but old foreman was smart and don’t get me wrong young foreman might’ve won but old foreman is still a feat even Tyson didn’t want anything to do with him and neither did Larry Holmes but Holmes was scared he’d get ko’d again
@@TugIronChief in a real fight, things can go anywhere. Even Mike Tyson took an L because of the unpredictable nature of a fight. Self doubt is ok but people like you who fully put down someone for just 1 L were never really their fans
@@1Insurgency1 what? Tyson lost to everyone any good , Lewis, HollyField , buster Douglas .... Tyson was fight sloppy lanky fighters that were not even on his level or close to it ....Tyson was a bully and once he felt his bully tactics didn't work he'd quit! It's easy to Go and fight some dude who looks like a joke and can't throw a right hand to save their life which most of Tysons opponents couldn't do.
This video is literally one of the best productions I have ever seen and I just randomly came across this video, props to your hard work making this vid!👌🏽
This is well done for UA-cam, but don't be too Impressed. Most of this is from the ESPN 30 for 30 film Tommy. It is excellent, tragic and sad, about 90 minutes.
@@theinformationbomber7102 Well, I believe most of the ESPN 30 for 30 films can be found on dvd. Their available as individual episodes or complete seasons, just check out Ebay. They're are many fantastic films whether you are a huge sports fan or not. They are very well done. But also I'm sure you can find them on the ESPN+ app, but there is a subscription fee, although there is a lot of content available, especially if you are a fight fan. ESPN is who the UFC is partnered with now.
Man this guy had it all but he paid the ultimate price by not taking caring of his heath. This is why surrounding yourself with the wrong company can be a curse.
Fair point, but how do you expect pro heavy boxer to be prudent and wise, when they're getting their head knocked around the clock? Cognition goes straight down the shitter.
The thing I remember about Foreman is that he would basically let his head take the shots and cover his stomach. His stomach was where he was soft, he was okay with you beating on his head
Yeah, Shocking actually. He got hammered 3-4 times after he was visibly out. Bad on the ref and kind of cruel of Mercer. Have fun. : ) Edit: Mercer asks after the fight? "Why didn:'t the ref stop the fight. I mean, I could have killed him." What strange values some people have.
Still one of the most brutal late stoppages in boxing I’ve seen. Sad story all together man but he still lived more and achieved more than the overwhelming majority of people ever will.
Jasmine Owen - When you’re unleashing a vicious combo trying to finish your opponent in such a high stakes fight where your belt is on the line most people don’t stop until it’s stopped by the ref. Adrenalin and wanting to be sure you get the W plays a part. Anyways, he wasn’t called “merciless” Mercer for no reason.
Probably the best chin in boxing. Tommy hit him with the shots he took Razor Ruddock out with and ...nothing. Incredible resistance. Ray Mercer. He took Lennox Lewis best shots too.... Like nothing lol
Yea I didn’t know either. I also remember seeing a documentary on VH1 waaay back in like 2004 or 2005 where he was saying he didn’t believe he ever had the virus and he was trying to box again. Really sad to hear of his passing and falling back into substance abuse
@@SageofSorrow He was almost unrecognizable at the age of 40. And died at 44. He was a dried up prune of a man. So sad he had so much potential. I think his conscience got the best of him and he basically gave up on life. He felt like he let everyone down and couldn't live with himself any longer!
Terry Crotts -- he also liked to party. With party comes drugs especially in those days. Crack and cocaine especially. He probably would have been alright if he didn’t like to party
Distimia Ilógica I’m sure it can be fun, think of where you are going to end up in the future, look at all the people 10 20 30 40 years older than you in the same game, they already lived the life you’re walking into, you will turn out just like them. It’s your choice.
Every time you post a video, you can easily see why you've been such a youtube success story. From beginning to end, each video is of superb quality, besting even some of the greatest boxing documentaries with massive budgets. Thank you for your dedication to the fans!
The storytelling and production quality is off the charts. I'm not even much of a boxing fan but I subscribed as soon as I found this channel. Great stuff.
Its been 4 months. Please comeback. This is by far the best boxing channel in all of youtube. UA-cam before was a place you can share, create and just hang out by posting videos or watching. Now its just all about money money money.
Moral of the story is; Live YOUR life, you're going to die regardless. Drugs, HIV, CANCER, CAR ACCIDENT, HEART ATTACK, COVID ETC....follow the rules they've set, and the ones you set, no regrets and be happy with the results.
@@zzxxooooxxzz4964 thats so true, Im not going to even debate that as earning alot of wealth can cause people to change and lose themselves too, I agree with you
It’s such a sad story. To see how he looked at the end of his life, shocking and sad. To say that he had so much promise is an understatement. Plenty looked up to him. He needed wise counsel when he gained success to keep him level headed and on track. He didn’t have it or if he did, refused to listen. He seeemed to get HIV fairly early in the disease’s discovery. Why he would stop his meds other than financial ruin or medical misery might be a real mystery here. It’s a sad story to me. RIP The Duke.
He’s story is so sad. I watched him rise to the top, and was so ready for him to fight Tyson. It’s just sad to see your age 20’s hero go down like this. It still makes me sad to this day.
Such a sad story. Even after he tested positive he could have been a Majic Johnson and still had a career as a commentator or in business. For so much in life, it's the company you keep that is important!
Lana Gorgeous it's pretty amazing that he accepted this as his fault and apologised to his fans and told them not to look up to him. smh he deserves respect for what he accomplished
You have to give Magic credit, a kind compassionate man. It always breaks my heart when young people with great potential go off track. When a woman is struck With sickness other woman Flock around her but men are all together different. I called a coworker who was out of work for months with a serious illness he said I was the ONLY one to call him. He had it all and lost it all. A sad sad story
Marc Scordato (This is my husband’s account) sadly this woman didn’t have the flock of friends that you mentioned...maybe it’s because of my level of success that intimidated them. I don’t doubt what you said though...I’m an unusual case I suppose. It was like those flock of hens enjoyed my downfall. However, payback is a bitch and her stripper name is Karma. I’ve lived to see it happen to those who turned their backs on me.
Chris ROCK SAID IT BEST. " Only Women and children are loved unconditionally. A man is only loved based off of what he does" There are no love for men. Society doesn't care about men.
I'm a boxing fan and a boxer. This is an example kids of getting fame/fortune and not staying "protected." RIP Tommy and kids use protection when having fun out there.
I always thought what a huge contrast between his character on Rocky and the actual interviews a saw of him. I had no idea he died and that pic of him with his health deteriorated was so heartbreaking. Here’s to a genuine good person with real heart. Love you brother forever be in peace
Truly a sad story. I lived in Dover Delaware in 2008 and his name was still around. Die hard boxing fans know tommy was a special person and it’s awful the way life turned out for such a promising guy. People can shit on him all they want but there is no denying he has insane natural talent. RIP, Duke!
All the talent in the world doesn't excuse you living the life of a putrid, purulent pustule. Your nutswinging of him shows your own lack of principles and the shit in your nogging, calling others' rebuke of a turd as shitting on him. Yup, shows you to be a tard. Special person? Lol, piss off. He got what he deserved. It is of vital importance to society that people get what they deserve.
AccelR8 I know, right? I was like this better not be 20 minutes of history just to tell me he was wearing brass knuckles under his gloves or some crap. And, Derek Derek, not everyone knows everything. I'm not even a boxing fan. I just thought this video seemed interesting. You can't expect everyone to be a fan or even all fans to know everything. Do you mean to tell me you've never stumbled upon a video that you watched just because?
I realized VERY early on how important it is to choose friends wisely. I was the most popular dude in my town growing up and when i fell on hard times not ONE person ever called to check on me or be there for me, but when i was getting full scholarships playing college basketball and dating beautiful girls they all wanted to talk to me. Very important lesson and now today i make sure if anyone's in need i reach out. This lesson made me realize how much this world needs the Lord.
Can't blame the kid, look at the life he had and how young he was when he was already more accomplished than most adults. Its sad how it ended for the guy... Can you imagine having his life but then finding out you're life is over before you even get a chance to do something with that success, and then all the sudden you're health deteriorates to where you don't even look like the same person.. He seemed like he was genuinely nice & respectful towards everyone but fought with giving up his life to hiv, its too bad man life ain't fair!
His other son, James, is also undefeated on 14-0-2 with 12 KOs. That power clearly runs in the family genes, even if they haven't been tested all that much yet.
@@leerobbo92 Exactly, I grew up with Trey and he has always been a beast. He has always been a phenomenal athlete. I talk to him everyday, and you would never think he's a boxer, but the power can't be denied. He is currently 14th in the U.S.
@@kaydrioncamper1104 Are u dumb..No shit.. In Rocky 5, this guy appears in the movie and his name is Tommy gun. Tommy was becoming famous well all of a sudden he gets bear up by rocky.
I know,he was stood behind Mercer whilst it was going on,he should have jumped in from the side instead of trying to grab him from behind when the last shots went in
I agree, this was a very tragic turn for a very promising fighter. Also, any fighter at all who continues to punch once its obvious their opponent is out deserves nothing but the worst.
Pay per view ruined boxing. When I was a kid in the 70s it was on all the time on CBS. But when pay per view showed up bam! That was it. Thanks human greed you done it again
I saw some great boxing matches during the 70s on one of the big 3 networks at the time. The Sugar Ray Leonard -Thomas Hearns fight in 1981 changed everything.
Tommy was genuinely very nice to people, I met and spoke with him several times over the years and he always had time to talk no matter how busy he was
@Jerry Smith It's the referee's job to come between the fighters when that happens. Unfortunately the referee was sleep walking. Fighters lose control in the heat of the battle, it happens all the time, referees are there to stop the action.
Mercer was a merciless, with murderous disposition. he kept beating his opponent even though he passed out with his eyes closed. and just then he put all his strength into it, with the aim of killing. Just look at the eyes full of hatred and anger afterwards .. other boxers stop, seeing the opponent fall to the ground
@Jerry Smith If it's the fighters fucking job as you put it why is it then that referees in boxing matches have stopped fighters from inflicting more damage countless times? Have you ever seen a boxing match in your life? Boxers continue punching after an opponent is no longer defending himself. It happens all the fucking time.
this video was insane, the editing, research and just the overall time spent to make this is unbelievable. I felt like it was a TV show tbh. much love bro keep the great content coming !
@@JMCHAMAKITO yes, but thats a lot of tournaments held each year. In canada we only have 3. Bronze, silver and golden gloves but less people in canada then texas i think lol. Just a lot of fights in 3 years. Lomanchenko fought amateur his entire childhood, no? And he had 400 fights.
It wasnt fame that got him doing drugs but it was DEPRESION i bet you have heard of that, and i blame his wife for that since she didn't allow him to have anyone near that is what led him to depresion and drugs in my opinion when he was famous he was doing just fine, all of this happend when he got maried
If it's true that he knew he had HIV virus in 1989 it was pretty disgusting of him to have hidden it from all the fighters he met in the ring. To put your ambitions ahead of the health of your competitors is the worst show of sportsmanship.
wake up hiv is a hoax get some education on it, Dr Deusberg, Dr Kary Mullis, Dr Robert Wilner. NO one contracted it from him because you can't contract hiv from anyone, and even if you did it is a nothing virus that if you had it you are immune to it, for the 99% unreliable test to detect it in you. Truvada and the other hiv cancer drugs are the thing killing people. It is one of the worlds greatest medical frauds.
2:57 - 290 Wins and 263 KO's in the amateurs!!!!!!! That's BY FAR the craziest KO ratio I have ever seen in the amateurs, and with that many fights as well, that's just plain nuts!!!!
@@LiberalsGettheBulletToo exactly right. that's what his amateur record wants to point out. not so much about the wins and losses but the KO percentage, since amateur boxing had fighters with head gears on and made to use heavier and bigger gloves so ringside judges can easily see and score punches that are made in a fight. Amateur GOAT's like Lomachenko, Rigondeaux, Teofilo Stevenson, Felix Savon, even the great Roy Jones Jr. and Andre Ward (who went undefeated as an amateur) wasn't knocking people out during their time. That's how unbelievable that amateur record of Tommy had. Crazy power indeed.
@Danyal Yahya Then why does every boxers KO ratio dramatically increase as soon as they turn professional and start fighting without headgear? Headgear tends to soften the blow's by around 30%. I know because I've sparred many times with and without headgear. The blows still rattle your head a lot, but they're not as concussive. They're just jarring and you can hear the BANG every time you get hit, especially round the side of the head. Once you get used to it it doesn't bother you much at all. It's just when you start out sparring that it feels dangerous and like you're still going to get KO'ed with the headgear on (which of course you can if someone hits hard enough or if your chin isn't great and/or neck isn't strong enough to absorb the blows).
@@joenobody5913 Lol, I've known about Lomachenko for quite a few years now! He's been a pretty big name in boxing for some time now. He is considered the best amateur boxer to ever compete, but I was just pointing out the ridiculously high KO percentage of Morrison's, combined with such a high number of amateur fights. Normally KO percentages are less than or around 50% in the amateurs once people get into the high numbers, even with big hitters.
That mercer fight was a discgrace. They shoulda stopped it, you could see he was asleep way before he hit the canvas. Lucky he wasnt killed. Rest easy champ.
It's easy to think that when you see it in slow motion and had multiple angles to be able to see it all. While referees try to stay in position to see everything, it's not always possible when fighters are in a corner, moving positions, it's difficult. By the time the referee could see it, react, and close the distance, it was over.
A prayer for all is offered. ---------- GOD and FATHER in Heaven, please give salvation, hope, faith, strength, and comfort to all who mourn the passing of the deceased, in JESUS' loving NAME. AMEN. ---------------- Ready for a change? Good News! Greetings dear ones, JESUS CHRIST Loves us all and Salvation is in HIS NAME Alone. Believe and be Saved. AMEN. The Gospel message we share: GOD Loves us all. JESUS CHRIST came to seek and to save that which was lost. HE came into this world to save sinners. All humans have sinned except JESUS CHRIST. JESUS lived a perfect life yet died a horrible death for our sins. GOD the FATHER raised HIS SON up from the dead and Set HIM at HIS own RIGHT HAND in Heaven. JESUS CHRIST Shall return again at the appointed time to judge the world in Righteousness. Only those who are born of the SPIRIT of GOD shall be saved in the end. Therefore, to see GOD you Must be Born Again (Jn 3:3). Call on JESUS CHRIST! Ask HIM to save your soul today. Be baptized with water and Receive and Obey HIS WORDS all of your days, seeking GOD'S HOLY FACE in prayer every day and night so that you can be ready when the LORD returns. AMEN. If you have any questions or desire prayer, Feel free to contact me. JESUS CHRIST Loves you. AMEN. Scripture References: John chapters 3 & 14, Isaiah chapter 53, Acts chapter 3 and All of the Holy Bible. Praise CHRIST JESUS! AMEN. Boxing entertains but damages brains.---------- Follow JESUS CHRIST! AMEN.
Every time I watch one of these films about boxing in those days, Don King is always there waiting to get his hands in a young boxer's pockets and bleed them dry.
Everytime I watch a coach he trying to get his hands on the young talented players.....every owner I see trying to get their hands on the best employees smh the bastards!!! Lmao
@@Chasstful I was being sarcastic but ok.....my thing is it was don king job to get the best fighters and promote them to make money..it was the career he chose...now if you dont want to negotiate a bad contract get your shit together because EVERYONE tries the negotiate the best contract for themselves ...EVERYONE.....you vilify don king but not these corrupt banks or oil companies or any businessman doing the same thing...I hate hypocrisy no malice toward you but just as in anything if you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem so my real issue here is consistency in dispensing criticism of job performance
One of the best films I have ever seen, seems to be a bit under the radar as well for whatever reason. I saw it in my early teens for the first time and I feel like it taught me a lot about life. On top of the movie itself, I love this quote and was happy to find it here.
Idk about his wives interviews!?! I kinda think they probably interviewed one or two of his ex-wives BUT swiped last minute because they were full of "excuses".... MAYBE I'm wrong BUT as a wanna be journalists I doubt it!!
This is a great video. Even before his public disclosure of this HIV status, his career was a tragedy. Imagine what he could have become if he had taken his career seriously. He was that rarest of gems in boxing: a guy who was (or at least could have been) actually better than his hype.
Yep I thought the same thing, Foreman might've been older than hell to make a comeback and lacked the devastating power of his youth but damn.. he's a fucking tank to soak those punches and just keep coming for more.
@@seuala6853 foreman knocked himself out..he never hit clay clean...he(clay) didn't want a rematch because he(clay) knew HE(clay) would get ktfo....Morrison was scared of foreman...have you seen any of these fights?? U sound like you read from wikipedia...stupid casual...
Tommy was a beast. In the ring win or lose. Terrible loss to the sport. Cus Damato. Really turned out some warriors. Tommy and Mikes contribution to the sport always appreciated. Rip .Duke
When you're at the top, your friends will know who you are...
And when you're at the bottom, you'll know who your friends are.
True
Dammmmmnn that is GREAT! I'm shocked I've never heard that before. I like it, I like it alot.
💯
Subbing to your channel for that one. Don't care if u make vidz
That is completely true
I worked at a convenience store in Tulsa next to the gym where Tommy worked out. He came in quite often. Say what you want, but the man was genuinely nice to us and even called me by name when he would see me. RIP my friend.
You're so lucky you met him
My dad told me about him when I was really little.. imagen loving something so much that you just don't want to give it up. Having that back then was a death sentence. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.. today he could have been at undetectable levels and still did stuff in boxing maybe not be the heavy weight champ at 50 but still do what he loved.. it sounds like he just gave up rest in peace Duke
Yall stupid
@@badhoehalo7641 who are you? 🤣
@Billy Bumpers someone with common sense xD 😊😭🌈💩🤢😂😂😂
The pictures of Tommy in his 40s are straight up haunting.
yeah - they are straight up yeah
The same feeling, I guess this is AIDS, sucks out even the strongest dudes.
because of crystal meth.
It’s sad man . He had so many chances and opportunities. And threw it all away.
Well shit he looked like he was 30 at 13 so not surprised even if he didnt have a bad lifestyle
"But see me as an individual who had the opportunity to be a role model.....but blew it". What a powerful statement. Utmost respect to that gentleman for having the courage to say that. RIP.
Definitely a humbling statement to make. Not easy
Comment gave me chills
Hold on... he knew he was HIV positive back in 1989 but still kept sleeping around unprotected till 1994? WTF.. anyone else pick up on this?
"Protect yourself at all times."
Not just in the ring.
RIP "Duke"
Who's Duke?
@@weedyjames8122 Tommy "The Duke" Morrison
@@b_de_silva thought it was dude frm the movie... He played n wit Rocky
@@weedyjames8122 in the movie he is Tommy "The Machine" Gunn
Weedy James Did you saw the video at all? Lol
Everybody loves you when you’re winning. Everybody abandons you when you’re losing.
Yep, we know that from Rocky IV
We are all losers.
@Reality NotFiction only if you are an asshole.
Or packing a deadly virus 🦠
when your rich poor leeches like to attach themselves to you when you hit rock bottom nothing for the leeches to suck so they bounce
I met Tommy a few times. He lived in the county just 20 minutes away from me. He was a very nice and friendly guy. He didn't act like he was better than anyone. He's truly missed.
That's because he certainly was not. Hopefully you kept your distance from his bodily fluids. 😨😷😒
It seemed that he was as respectful to all
How many kids did you have together?
@@squazer yep
@@squazer 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂now that’s funny😂😂😂 please let me use your reply
George Foreman's health bar is insane
😂😂😂 he can take a beating yo
Not only can he take a beating but he can deliver a hell of a punch too
Nah it ain't bro. I fucked his ass on fight night champion he went down like a bitch bro. Then again he was facing God. Obviously this is a joke. Boxing will never die.
True tank build lol
Straight up iron head. Dude has best jaw I've ever seen.
Those photos of Tommy nearing the end of the road are quite saddening.
Less Sizemore Most shocking picture I’ve ever seen. He looks 95 in that image. Sad.
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@@elshanks1578 Aparently untreated AIDS + Crystal Meth + Cocaine don't mix well. If he kept taking his pills and not take those other drugs he could have lived to be 80 years old.
There is a video of one of his last interviews in Feb of 2011. Called Still Standing. I saw it several years ago and was shocked. I was a big Morrison fan and hated the path he took.
Agreed
It was sad to see Tommy's life end the way it did, he was a fantastic boxer-puncher that could have been soo much more if it wasn't the virus. Who else is a fan of the duke? I hope you enjoyed the video guys!
Very sad,
Cracking video mate
I am also a fan. This is an excellent video, as always. The bit about the ageing in the 1990s was very poignant. There is so much more I could say, and unfortunately some of it is quite negative regarding The Duke, but I will leave it there:).
I learned about him and pretty much everyone else apart from ali,tyson,foreman from your videos turned me from boxing ignorant to a big boxing fan.
Had one of the best left hooks ever.
Klitschko said Mercer had the toughest chin he had ever seen, Tommy's camp going for the KO against Mercer & Tommy getting gassed early was a big mistake sadly.
Mercer was always able to deal & take like few boxers could.
To ME...Morrison was the same.
To ME...the Greatest of ALL TIME may belong in a "TIE" (AGAIN, TO ME because we'll never know) in Ali & Tyson; but so many boxers throughout history from Louis to Mayweather Jr. have & HAD something to offer the world of boxing.
With Tommy Morrison, it's a clear
"Rise & Fall of a Boxing Legend"
no matter how one views it.
@@maestroaxeman mercer also has a controversial decision loss to lennox lewis so he was a definite top heavyweight
@@jesuscruz7033 Yeah agree Mercer was a beast, but it was mostly because of his concrete chin
@@hjembrentkent6181 I think mercer would have done well in this Era, well him and Morrison.
I think one of the darkest secrets was Resto's gloves. Padding taking out and plaster under the hand wraps. Ultimately killed Billy Collins in the end. Way too sad.
Please, the sheer mention of his name brings rage outta me. Billy took that beating and praised Resto after.
Beat him with plaster and still couldn’t knock him out. Resto was a worthless cheater
There are many really dirty stories in boxing, but that was clearly one of the ugliest I have heard about. Restos coach Lewis shouldve gone to jail as well for that deed!
That pos
The story hurts.
When he was 13 years old he looks like an adult and when he was 40 years he looks like 60 years old man, some people live life above their actual age
Help ever Hurt never no u idiot he became a meth head not that he actually aged that fast
Tyson was a cokehead the difference is ??
@Vinh N racist
Because he broke the record of staying in his mother womb for the most time, 20 fucking years!
You can’t be racist against white people. I thought that was common knowledge by now....
They all love you when you're winning
To quote from General George S Patton, based on the movie, “victory is fleeting”
Jack Thorton THAT ISNT WHAT HE MEANT
I wish he could have avenged Tyson
amen
Yes they do...but when the money goes and you can’t buy them...they’re gone.
Such a tragic story of a man who definitely could have been one of the Greatest fighters of All Time. His addictions and the supposed friends who surrounded him only to use him is such a familiar story to many a fallen great. You could tell at heart he was really a lovely person and loved his boxing with a passion. This documentary was so enjoyable as not like the other sharks in the media industry, it told the story of Tommy so well and truthfully. Rest in Peace *CHAMP* 🙏
He would have never been one of the greatest
This is what you're enemies do ,they look for ways to bring you down to destruction...when you genuinely are THE BEST
@@bigtyme1984 Dude. If he could fight like that while constantly partying and exhausting himself along with having HIV then he surely had a chance to be on top if he had his head together.
Ironically enough the guy learned nothing from the same name character he played in the Rocky movies and instead followed his footsteps.
@@SIPEROTH well said. YES, he could have been one of the greatest. As you say, minus the toxicity, he would have been more... let the naysayers chow down on the jealousy. Their favorite food..
Seems like he had nothing but respect for all he fought
He was his own competitor, but friends ditching him over HIV..
That is not in my rulebook.
They wasn't friends, just hangers on while he was on top. Fake ass people, glory hunters !!!
tell me you want to share blood with someone with hiv
@@shownincryption9003
Are you a grave digger, the reason I ask this question is the following, reaching for the lowest common denominator. Now, to answer your question. Yes, I would share blood as in give it, not to receive it. That has nothing to do with friendship, that is simple common sense.
HIV positive symptoms
There are jerks everywhere. Especially women
10:22 The difference between *Ali* & the rest of the boxers. He never punched while the opponent is collapsing on the stage.
Love you _The Greatest_
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Agreed. Clearly out, Mercer landed numerous blows and was obviously trying to injure and seriously damage his opponent. Couldn't believe it was allowed by ref who was blocked by Mercer. Dirty and no class. Several lethal shots after ko.
Neither did Foreman if you watch his fights after he knew he connected with that power blast he'd swing around walk back to his corner
@@prophecy8652 ok
@@jwalk9890 hatred of whites is why he did it
Its sad his friends turned on him and left him alone and how he lost it all.
In Greece we say: ''I know my enemies, it's my friends that i am afraid of''
which means we know that many-many times the people that we knew as friends betray us in the first difficult moment.If someone stay to help us in that moment HE IS a real friend.
Tommy Gun RIP.
@i like frogs there are no friends there are only allies & enemies.
Grenadieros [GR] Soo true, even if you try to be a true friend to others.
It's sad that he put his friends and family at risk of getting HIV and then just ignored the fact that he ever had it in the first place. What a piece of shit
Indeed.. Very 😔 sad
I knew tommy had died young and contracted HIV, but this was heartbreaking. I never knew about the rapid aging he went through. I just can’t picture him as anything other than the shredded baby faced kid, seeing him age decades in such a short time is just crazy.
He could’ve been an icon for HIV awareness for years to come, he would’ve been huge for helping silence the stigmas that come with the disease since he comes from the most traditionally macho sport in the world
HIV is just another Covid nonsense.
Sorry but The Duke never had HIV/AIDS
not a huge boxing fan, did not know him, but you did a great job telling a complex story. Beautifull vid, nice boxing, emotional and balanced. keep up the good work
yeah there is a few boxing channels that make some amazing stuff they really work hard on this things probably because of how passionate they are towards the sport but they deserve a lot more subs
Zaharky .yeah.. good work. had no idea bout all this.am a boxing fan, but never knew the story bout T Morrison let alone his passed away. so sad. always thought life is a curse. now it's confirmed. 😬😠
Tommy 'The Duke' Morrison ....... R.I.P.
This guy had HUGE fan appeal, and not just because he was in a Rocky movie... He was the great white hope and the ALL-AMERICAN alpha male rolled into one from a bygone age, with a killer left hook. Too bad he never got the fight with Tyson.
i Agree
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I will always respect a boxer who was so well spoken and didnt talk trash, Tommy had a lot of respect for every single fighter he fought and he prefered to show his abilities in the ring.
RIP.
Wake Up, man !!! If he had any "respect" for the fighters he faced, he wouldn't have continued fighting after he learned that he had AIDS. He was a Selfish PUNK for exposing other fighters to AIDS !!!
@@JosephKulik2016 what? Is this a joke or...
Isn't this the dude from Rocky 5? 😱
@@hugocanuto6981 why would it be a joke? He is a waste and a useless drifter. He just cruises through life on his natural talent but put in zero hard work and then easily started abusing drugs after fall from fame truly a weak and pathetic individual.
Not quite. Tommy took shots at Mike Tyson when he was clearly unjustly accused of rape by that golddigger and put in prison. Tommy made some televised comments about Mikes behaviour when he was clearly no choir boy himself. And the comments were primarily based on the FALSE RAPE ACCUSATIONS. Tommy was obviously taking major advantage of his "Great White Hope Status" he was receiving from the media and public and he ran with it right into a MACK TRUCK!
so i guess Rocky V sorta predicted Tommy's real world fate not his death but his surrounding himself with the wrong crowd like the Promoter in the movie
Wow, soo sad
From watching the Video , Don King signed Morrison for 3 fight retirement package , it was his 3rd wife that got him onto drugs .
I think Rocky V came thereinafter
The video said Rocky V was the worst one, but I think it was really good.
Ironic
When I first saw Mr. Morrison box I saw awesome skills, when Mr. Mercer knocked Morrison out in such a ruthless display it actually broke my heart
And then when he said that he tested positive for H. I. V I knew that the world was gonna lose a special fighter. And then when he passed away I actually grieved. So Tommy I will see you in paradise, where u will always be the champ.
His son trey hasn’t lost a fight. Hes not active in his career as of 2019. Out of 16 fights he knocked out all of them. Gnarly.
Any videos on his son fighting do you know? Be interesting to watch.
karl murphy you can jus look up his name there’ll be some stuff that pops up nothing I’ve watch into depth
@@ts-vu3dd I did right after commenting bro my bad 🤣 the younger one doesn't half look like his father when fighting 😳
His other some Kenzie is undefeated also
bums....
You know when your so called friends don’t want to help you out they not your real friends. They only love you when you winning.
Dream Chaser97 exactly they don’t care about you as a person they only care about you cause of your famous
A friend in need is a friend indeed
Fuck Friends.
You do not call people you know as friends, ONLY PROVEN ONES.
When you are down and out that's when you know who your real friends are
Shame. Stories like this are sad.
RIP Tommy Gun.
R.I.P. TOMMY. YOU TOOK ON THE WORLD BROTHER...AND YOU DID IT.SO MANY DREAM...AND TALK....YOU WENT FOR IT. I RESPECT YOU. VERY FEW WILL EVER KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO HAVE ALL THE TEMPTATIONS IN THE WORLD THROWN AT YOU.Many of us learn brutally tough lessons as we make our way in this world...yours cost you your life.
@@b.r.a.a.d6870 your grammar though
RiP ? .. id say Burn in hell instead .. knew he was HIV positive and still continued screwing around and fighting .. comon -.-
@@Ladosligese supposedly a nymphomaniac yet he never passed it on to anyone he slept with? Idk could be a conspiracy in there
@@phez_846 so u dont think he had HiV ? .. hmm wonder what killed him then .. and you CAN have HiV and not pass it on to others .. they could have been using protection ,.
This is one of the best boxing videos I've ever seen. Time to time I come back to this video, and moarn the tragic and unfortunate career of Morrison. I learnt so much more than I knew about him. And also, how you guys make the montage, how you choose the score, really gives the right aura about the sport, it's perfect. It perfectly narrates that period of heavyweight boxing, the 80s were wild as hell. And so that's so entertaining. And so informative. Love you guys.
check out the Eric Hunley interview with his widow and hear the other side of the story. I got to edit that video for the channel and it paints a very different story.
Thank you! This video is evil! All lies he’s just railroading Tommy all over. What a snake
Hey man if you are a fan of the Duke and you ain't already seen it look for the documentary on Disney called Tommy I've just literally finished it and it was a good watch, very sad but a good watch. Look it up if you ain't seen it. Another good watch is the episode based story called Mike obviously about Iron Mike, it's pretty good.
@Mark Mowadeeb yes
Everything was going back good, until he met his wife... damn
Maybe she wanted him dead.
Got his life insurance probably
@Matt M Exactly. Sad Shit.
The sick bitch
@@ianmangham4570 how many women did he give HIV to? How many other boxers? he was a POS and thats karma IMO. A womanizer with HIV... great combo for your hero guy.
Finally someone had to tell his story, a sad one for sure. One of the most entertaining fighters from the 90's. Boxing Legends TV delivers, as usual.
A very sad one indeed. Just imagine he was discipline. No hookers, drugs and alcohol. He would've been one of the greatest and still be alive.
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GOD Loves us all.
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All that partying and he was still one of the best. Imagine what would have happened if he would've take care of him self.
He was not one of the best he never won any of his big fights
@@Jim19822 Ok...He was a very talented fighter who couldve gone alot farther had he done some things differently.
John wick he beat George foreman
Broken knight old George foreman not his prime
Morgan Jones prime foreman was strong but old foreman was smart and don’t get me wrong young foreman might’ve won but old foreman is still a feat even Tyson didn’t want anything to do with him and neither did Larry Holmes but Holmes was scared he’d get ko’d again
That Mercer beat down is still so brutal to see, amazing that he was even able to fight after that, the Tommy Morrison story is so very sad
@@TugIronChief Ikr, best for Tyson he never had to come to blows with the legendary Tommy Morrison.
@@TugIronChief in a real fight, things can go anywhere. Even Mike Tyson took an L because of the unpredictable nature of a fight. Self doubt is ok but people like you who fully put down someone for just 1 L were never really their fans
@@1Insurgency1 what? Tyson lost to everyone any good , Lewis, HollyField , buster Douglas .... Tyson was fight sloppy lanky fighters that were not even on his level or close to it ....Tyson was a bully and once he felt his bully tactics didn't work he'd quit! It's easy to Go and fight some dude who looks like a joke and can't throw a right hand to save their life which most of Tysons opponents couldn't do.
This video is literally one of the best productions I have ever seen and I just randomly came across this video, props to your hard work making this vid!👌🏽
This is well done for UA-cam, but don't be too Impressed. Most of this is from the ESPN 30 for 30 film Tommy. It is excellent, tragic and sad, about 90 minutes.
I was about to say, it wasnt much research. This is mostly ESPN 30's material with a different narrator.
@@mcrvt where can I see that 30 for 30 ?
@@theinformationbomber7102 Well, I believe most of the ESPN 30 for 30 films can be found on dvd. Their available as individual episodes or complete seasons, just check out Ebay. They're are many fantastic films whether you are a huge sports fan or not. They are very well done. But also I'm sure you can find them on the ESPN+ app, but there is a subscription fee, although there is a lot of content available, especially if you are a fight fan. ESPN is who the UFC is partnered with now.
Man this guy had it all but he paid the ultimate price by not taking caring of his heath. This is why surrounding yourself with the wrong company can be a curse.
WolfOfJusice; You can't blame other people for your own shortcomings; all he had to do was say NO
Toxic Culture claims another gem.
@@johnrobinson1692 yes you can, but you have a point
He was the wrong company.
Fair point, but how do you expect pro heavy boxer to be prudent and wise, when they're getting their head knocked around the clock? Cognition goes straight down the shitter.
Foreman is a monster. He ate those punches and just walked around like nothing happened at the end of the fight.
The thing I remember about Foreman is that he would basically let his head take the shots and cover his stomach. His stomach was where he was soft, he was okay with you beating on his head
Cocaine is a hella of a drug 😏
@@HFRVR and meth, and binge drinking and I recall rumors of heroin abuse.
@@danepotmo2513 I wonder if they based King Hippo from Punch Out! on Foreman...
@@danepotmo2513 og homer simpson as a boxer
Sad story....Tommy was one hell of a fighter and left a huge impact in the world of boxing..gone to soon..
money, drugs, and loose women.. the recipe for failure..RIP.. he was a beast in the ring
coleman6400 What are you,like 13 or something
Even in bed😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Was is the underlined word.
You should see his son Trey Morrison
Virtus Plays Who is Benny hill
I'm.. speechless here, I mean what an emotional story, truly an amazing documentary, you knocked this one out my man.
That stoppage against Mercer came too late, I think it’s an awful knockout. And seeing that last picture of him was like being slapped in the face.
Love your name. :)
Yeah, Shocking actually. He got hammered 3-4 times after he was visibly out. Bad on the ref and kind of cruel of Mercer. Have fun. : )
Edit: Mercer asks after the fight? "Why didn:'t the ref stop the fight. I mean, I could have killed him."
What strange values some people have.
Still one of the most brutal late stoppages in boxing I’ve seen. Sad story all together man but he still lived more and achieved more than the overwhelming majority of people ever will.
Jasmine Owen - When you’re unleashing a vicious combo trying to finish your opponent in such a high stakes fight where your belt is on the line most people don’t stop until it’s stopped by the ref. Adrenalin and wanting to be sure you get the W plays a part. Anyways, he wasn’t called “merciless” Mercer for no reason.
Rhythm Of The Knight the tua KO of Ruiz was also hardcore . Every so often I watch both
Damn Mercer had a chin of Steele, those uppercuts he took were insane!
Probably the best chin in boxing. Tommy hit him with the shots he took Razor Ruddock out with and ...nothing. Incredible resistance. Ray Mercer. He took Lennox Lewis best shots too.... Like nothing lol
Atleast he had something going for him. He sure didnt have good looks! Haha
Bryan Wayne Damn lmfao 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah cz Tommy was throwing punches from the waste up instead of throwing from the legs where the true power come from
@@1980bwc naah he looks fine
looks better than holyfield and lennox if you ask me
RIP Tommy. Thank you for the memories brother. You are a Legend.
Tragic story....I'm also shocked I didnt know he passed and his last pic was hard to look at...RIP Duke
Yea I didn’t know either. I also remember seeing a documentary on VH1 waaay back in like 2004 or 2005 where he was saying he didn’t believe he ever had the virus and he was trying to box again. Really sad to hear of his passing and falling back into substance abuse
@@SageofSorrow He was almost unrecognizable at the age of 40. And died at 44. He was a dried up prune of a man. So sad he had so much potential. I think his conscience got the best of him and he basically gave up on life. He felt like he let everyone down and couldn't live with himself any longer!
Dang. I had no clue he died. Talented guy, lots of promise, but obviously had inner demons/ addictions he was unable to tame.
Terry Crotts -- he also liked to party. With party comes drugs especially in those days. Crack and cocaine especially. He probably would have been alright if he didn’t like to party
HIV and the implants couldn't keep up...RIP
Tommy surrounded himself with the wrong people.
teddybouka I'm doing bad stuff and sorrounding myself with people I know I shouldn't...
Seems to me he was the wrong people
@@ChronoTrigger12 you got to stop doing what you kno is wrong if you know fire burns why would you keep touching it unless you like getting burned
Distimia Ilógica I’m sure it can be fun, think of where you are going to end up in the future, look at all the people 10 20 30 40 years older than you in the same game, they already lived the life you’re walking into, you will turn out just like them. It’s your choice.
@Wil Jones AMEN.🙏
Every time you post a video, you can easily see why you've been such a youtube success story. From beginning to end, each video is of superb quality, besting even some of the greatest boxing documentaries with massive budgets. Thank you for your dedication to the fans!
The storytelling and production quality is off the charts. I'm not even much of a boxing fan but I subscribed as soon as I found this channel. Great stuff.
Agreed. Seems like I'm watching TSN or ESPN only better. Awesome channel
A lot of wonderful boxing history posted here on this youtube channel. Great stuff.
Steven Savage s
Ive only recently discovered this channel, but the above comment is fully accurate.
I’m glad he came out and said he blew it,RIP TOMMY,he helped people by telling them to live clean and sober.!
Its been 4 months. Please comeback. This is by far the best boxing channel in all of youtube. UA-cam before was a place you can share, create and just hang out by posting videos or watching. Now its just all about money money money.
You see the credits this is professionnel Channel they have To pay for audio
@@Xrez23 pay all those TV networks??!?
@@Xrez23 Voiceovers don't cost that much,
Modern martial artist is where it’s at
Indeed I do miss the orginal content, and community UA-cam had. Now its just like watching TV.
Damn! Dude had so much potential, I hate he never got to fight Tyson
same but i think tyson would have killed him, similar aggression, better defense.
@Au / idk man tommy was an insanely good boxer
@Au / but his defense was pretty bad
Tyson would destroy him
Mike Tyson would’ve smoked him
Moral of the story, JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS!
From girls also😂
Moral of the story is; Live YOUR life, you're going to die regardless. Drugs, HIV, CANCER, CAR ACCIDENT, HEART ATTACK, COVID ETC....follow the rules they've set, and the ones you set, no regrets and be happy with the results.
Simple just stay away from three poisons that are fake friends, Drugs and Alcohol.
@@zzxxooooxxzz4964 thats so true, Im not going to even debate that as earning alot of wealth can cause people to change and lose themselves too, I agree with you
Don't be a fool, wrap your tool.
lol
It’s such a sad story. To see how he looked at the end of his life, shocking and sad. To say that he had so much promise is an understatement. Plenty looked up to him. He needed wise counsel when he gained success to keep him level headed and on track. He didn’t have it or if he did, refused to listen.
He seeemed to get HIV fairly early in the disease’s discovery. Why he would stop his meds other than financial ruin or medical misery might be a real mystery here. It’s a sad story to me. RIP The Duke.
He’s story is so sad. I watched him rise to the top, and was so ready for him to fight Tyson. It’s just sad to see your age 20’s hero go down like this. It still makes me sad to this day.
Yea I seen it too. He just got caught in the moment like I did.
Such a sad story. Even after he tested positive he could have been a Majic Johnson and still had a career as a commentator or in business. For so much in life, it's the company you keep that is important!
Lana Gorgeous it's pretty amazing that he accepted this as his fault and apologised to his fans and told them not to look up to him. smh he deserves respect for what he accomplished
Lana Gorgeous you didn't think it was sad when he was out raw dogging those bitches did you?
@@nickenzio1
Classy.
You have to give Magic credit, a kind compassionate man. It always breaks my heart when young people with great potential go off track. When a woman is struck With sickness other woman Flock around her but men are all together different. I called a coworker who was out of work for months with a serious illness he said I was the ONLY one to call him. He had it all and lost it all. A sad sad story
Marc Scordato (This is my husband’s account) sadly this woman didn’t have the flock of friends that you mentioned...maybe it’s because of my level of success that intimidated them. I don’t doubt what you said though...I’m an unusual case I suppose. It was like those flock of hens enjoyed my downfall. However, payback is a bitch and her stripper name is Karma. I’ve lived to see it happen to those who turned their backs on me.
@@jayzplayz6659 I didn't get the "flock of women" support either...
I. Wynn Wynn
Yeah I hate men. Oh wait, I’m a guy, never mind. 🙁
Chris ROCK SAID IT BEST.
" Only Women and children are loved unconditionally. A man is only loved based off of what he does"
There are no love for men. Society doesn't care about men.
@I. Wynn Wynn I hope you're a woman because you sound like a bitch.
This video was brilliantly put together. It's a shame it wasn't longer. RIP Mr. Morrison!
Those "friends" that turned their backs on him, guess what? THEY ARE NOT FRIENDS!!!!
Exactly
P. Kelly Stark 939393 don’t drink beer? In a rural state like Oklahoma? Go outside and experience the real world lol
They are the same sort of people who were around mike Tyson also when he had nothing then soon weren’t by his side.....
@P. Kelly Stark 939393 Come on for real!!! No beer only the poor!!! Not buying it bud!!!
@P. Kelly Stark 939393 Damn! Ok then
I'm a boxing fan and a boxer. This is an example kids of getting fame/fortune and not staying "protected."
RIP Tommy and kids use protection when having fun out there.
I used plan b pills but idc
@Hernandez10052 but i know she dosnt have stds or anything like that
Cap it b4 yu tap it ....when it rains put on coat
@@adancorona7110 😂😂😂
Ray Nova Same. What happened was really unfortunate.
I paused the video halfway through the Mercer onslaught to give Tommy a break.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣OMG🤣🤣🤣
It was merciless smh
I saw that fight on TV when I was younger.ref should have stopped it way sooner.
😂🤣😂🤣
Tommy was knocked out twice before he hit the canvas.
I always thought what a huge contrast between his character on Rocky and the actual interviews a saw of him. I had no idea he died and that pic of him with his health deteriorated was so heartbreaking. Here’s to a genuine good person with real heart. Love you brother forever be in peace
"I wanna get along with anybody that wants to get along with me"
Truly a sad story. I lived in Dover Delaware in 2008 and his name was still around. Die hard boxing fans know tommy was a special person and it’s awful the way life turned out for such a promising guy. People can shit on him all they want but there is no denying he has insane natural talent. RIP, Duke!
Tommy Morrison had absolutely nothing to do with the state of Delaware. Fyi.
Tommy was from Delaware County, Oklahoma.
Nah it's good this waste of space died you are tripping because someone smiles at you and is polite on camera doesnt make them a good person
All the talent in the world doesn't excuse you living the life of a putrid, purulent pustule. Your nutswinging of him shows your own lack of principles and the shit in your nogging, calling others' rebuke of a turd as shitting on him. Yup, shows you to be a tard. Special person? Lol, piss off. He got what he deserved. It is of vital importance to society that people get what they deserve.
LOL, you're confused
for 17 minutes I was wondering what in the world is so dark about this...... but the plot twist is shocking to say the least
Absolutely
Dude for Real!!!
How fucked was that!! 😮
youtuber Most UA-cam videos are. These “you’ll be shocked” and “reaction” videos have completely ruined UA-cam, it’s all garbage posing as content.
AccelR8 I know, right? I was like this better not be 20 minutes of history just to tell me he was wearing brass knuckles under his gloves or some crap. And, Derek Derek, not everyone knows everything. I'm not even a boxing fan. I just thought this video seemed interesting. You can't expect everyone to be a fan or even all fans to know everything. Do you mean to tell me you've never stumbled upon a video that you watched just because?
coming back to this video regularly because its so well made. incredibly narrated and edited. serves morrisson well.
13??? He looked like he was in his early 20’s lol
He was actually like 15, guy has his facts wrong
And when he was 40 he looked like he was in his early 60s
@@longshot82383 complete exaggeration
Meanwhile im 24 and look 13
Dovey Milton Bro sneak back into your old middle school and throw hands with a teacher who annoyed you
That ref for the Mercer fight should be banned for life. Latest stoppage of all time.
That was some brutal shit man.
I remember back in those days the refs did let it go further than they do now. They really tightened up on the ref stepping in sooner.
I've seen worse.
Steve Mazzagatti would be proud
A Hashi only reason U said that is cuz mans profile pic is the whitest dude😂 that’s racist fym 🤦♂️
I realized VERY early on how important it is to choose friends wisely. I was the most popular dude in my town growing up and when i fell on hard times not ONE person ever called to check on me or be there for me, but when i was getting full scholarships playing college basketball and dating beautiful girls they all wanted to talk to me. Very important lesson and now today i make sure if anyone's in need i reach out. This lesson made me realize how much this world needs the Lord.
@Daddy1724 Let him believe what he wants bet you wouldnt like somebody's saying to change your political belief you wouldnt change
I just dont have friends. Im friendly and I love to to have friends, but nobody is a friend to me.
michael thomas is yours the shitty attitude you seem to be referring to?
Heres a good idea fuck everything and just be a good person nothing matters about what you use to do it just do it
Yes , most people are deceived and are just chasing after the things of this world. We all need the Lord
Can't blame the kid, look at the life he had and how young he was when he was already more accomplished than most adults. Its sad how it ended for the guy... Can you imagine having his life but then finding out you're life is over before you even get a chance to do something with that success, and then all the sudden you're health deteriorates to where you don't even look like the same person.. He seemed like he was genuinely nice & respectful towards everyone but fought with giving up his life to hiv, its too bad man life ain't fair!
He has two sons that both fight in the Heavy weight division. His son Trey Lippe Morrison is 15-0 with 15 ko and is trained by Freddy Roach
His other son, James, is also undefeated on 14-0-2 with 12 KOs. That power clearly runs in the family genes, even if they haven't been tested all that much yet.
@@leerobbo92 Exactly, I grew up with Trey and he has always been a beast. He has always been a phenomenal athlete. I talk to him everyday, and you would never think he's a boxer, but the power can't be denied. He is currently 14th in the U.S.
I didn't kno that good info bro im going to look him up
@Captain Danger Yes! It is a sad story, but they are continuing his legacy and creating one for themselves.
The rocky movie kinda predicted his downfall 😨
How? I haven’t watched the movie yet
He went from everything to nothing
Brandon Pearce oh ok
He was probably talking about rocky 5 where rocky loses his money and his student tommy gun thinks he’s hot shit.
@@kaydrioncamper1104 Are u dumb..No shit.. In Rocky 5, this guy appears in the movie and his name is Tommy gun. Tommy was becoming famous well all of a sudden he gets bear up by rocky.
the referee for the mercer fight was trash. let him get hit like 5 more times after being knocked out already.
I know,he was stood behind Mercer whilst it was going on,he should have jumped in from the side instead of trying to grab him from behind when the last shots went in
Back then they didn’t jump in to stop the fight like they do now
Yes, that knockout always makes me cringe.
He was supposed to count the knockdown after the first blow, because the angle of the ring was allowing Tommy not to fall down.
Sensationalist
I agree, this was a very tragic turn for a very promising fighter. Also, any fighter at all who continues to punch once its obvious their opponent is out deserves nothing but the worst.
Damn that Ray Mercer is a damn tank. Look at those solid punches from Tommy.
If Ray is a tank, Foreman is an aircraft carrier....
right uppercut, left hook and still he was on hes feet!!...just amazing
I played the speed back down and damn that shit was brutal
Watch Ray Mercer Lennox Lewis. Another example
Ray had a phenomenal chin.
Tommy is the classic story of a kid that peaked early and never understood it.
Its amazing how many stupid comments, like yours, exist on youtube.
@@rickybobby8224 shut up
@@rickybobby8224 It's amazing how many shitty people, like yourself, exist in the world.
Pay per view ruined boxing. When I was a kid in the 70s it was on all the time on CBS. But when pay per view showed up bam! That was it. Thanks human greed you done it again
Pay per view allowed boxer to earn
you are not wrong. tuesdays and saturday nights were fight night. every week we could watch a fight for free on network tv
@@jamcity5 Boxers EARNED Plenty even before Pay per view .
I saw some great boxing matches during the 70s on one of the big 3 networks at the time. The Sugar Ray Leonard -Thomas Hearns fight in 1981 changed everything.
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Tommy was genuinely very nice to people, I met and spoke with him several times over the years and he always had time to talk no matter how busy he was
That Mercer knockout's got my vote for the nastiest KO of all time. Looks more like a Hollywood production than Rocky V ever did.
Razor ruddock has an evil left hook knockout .
@Jerry Smith It's the referee's job to come between the fighters when that happens. Unfortunately the referee was sleep walking. Fighters lose control in the heat of the battle, it happens all the time, referees are there to stop the action.
Mercer was a merciless, with murderous disposition. he kept beating his opponent even though he passed out with his eyes closed. and just then he put all his strength into it, with the aim of killing. Just look at the eyes full of hatred and anger afterwards .. other boxers stop, seeing the opponent fall to the ground
@Jerry Smith If it's the fighters fucking job as you put it why is it then that referees in boxing matches have stopped fighters from inflicting more damage countless times? Have you ever seen a boxing match in your life? Boxers continue punching after an opponent is no longer defending himself. It happens all the fucking time.
Marciano nearly took Walcott's head off with his right hand.
this video was insane, the editing, research and just the overall time spent to make this is unbelievable. I felt like it was a TV show tbh. much love bro keep the great content coming !
Agreed! I didn't even know it wasn't a tv show until I checked out the comments.
even better most shows would drag this out for a couple of episodes
3:48 “known to close the distance with a fast leaping left hand...”
Highlight: Overhand right
I just have to say the soundtrack for this mini documentary is so good and spot on from Rocky 4 to Bloodsport ...just excellent job guys at editing
yeah im trying to find some of the music thats in it but not any luck
Gotta say it’s kind of amazing how well Mercer took those combos
He was a beast
Tommy was an absolute beast, I loved watching his fights as a kid, one of the hardest punchers ever, Respect from the UK!
This video is so well made, it looks like something you would see on TV
Watched him fight as a kid back in the 90s. Still a fan of the Rocky films. He was a awesome fighter and his career was cut short. RIP Tommy Morrison.
311 amateur fights in 3 years?! Thats twice every week every month for 3 years straight. Thats insane.
In Amateur tournaments you can easily fight 4 times in 1 week if you make it to the finals.
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@@JMCHAMAKITO yes, but thats a lot of tournaments held each year. In canada we only have 3. Bronze, silver and golden gloves but less people in canada then texas i think lol. Just a lot of fights in 3 years. Lomanchenko fought amateur his entire childhood, no? And he had 400 fights.
He was fighting the same 2 dozen knuckleheads in Bum Fuck Oklahoma over and over again.
Some people are better off going thru life being middle class and unknown. Fame seems to be a curse just like fast money.
Facts
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It wasnt fame that got him doing drugs but it was DEPRESION i bet you have heard of that, and i blame his wife for that since she didn't allow him to have anyone near that is what led him to depresion and drugs in my opinion when he was famous he was doing just fine, all of this happend when he got maried
If it's true that he knew he had HIV virus in 1989 it was pretty disgusting of him to have hidden it from all the fighters he met in the ring. To put your ambitions ahead of the health of your competitors is the worst show of sportsmanship.
HIV doesnt spread as easy as Hepatitis. He had no obligation to tell anyone who isnt his sexual partner.
wake up hiv is a hoax get some education on it, Dr Deusberg, Dr Kary Mullis, Dr Robert Wilner. NO one contracted it from him because you can't contract hiv from anyone, and even if you did it is a nothing virus that if you had it you are immune to it, for the 99% unreliable test to detect it in you. Truvada and the other hiv cancer drugs are the thing killing people. It is one of the worlds greatest medical frauds.
&Not2Yield the “V” in HI V...that V stands for VIRUS...to say HIV Virus is redundant...just sayin...
Pussy
@@spiritmatrix2004 What an idiot!
I remember as a kid wanting this guy to beat Mike Tyson so badly. I still want that.
2:57 - 290 Wins and 263 KO's in the amateurs!!!!!!! That's BY FAR the craziest KO ratio I have ever seen in the amateurs, and with that many fights as well, that's just plain nuts!!!!
Check out Vasyl Lomachenko. His amateur record is 396-1. Probably best fighter out there right now
Knocking guys out through head-guards in 3 round fights is impressive power.
@@LiberalsGettheBulletToo exactly right. that's what his amateur record wants to point out. not so much about the wins and losses but the KO percentage, since amateur boxing had fighters with head gears on and made to use heavier and bigger gloves so ringside judges can easily see and score punches that are made in a fight. Amateur GOAT's like Lomachenko, Rigondeaux, Teofilo Stevenson, Felix Savon, even the great Roy Jones Jr. and Andre Ward (who went undefeated as an amateur) wasn't knocking people out during their time. That's how unbelievable that amateur record of Tommy had. Crazy power indeed.
@Danyal Yahya Then why does every boxers KO ratio dramatically increase as soon as they turn professional and start fighting without headgear? Headgear tends to soften the blow's by around 30%. I know because I've sparred many times with and without headgear. The blows still rattle your head a lot, but they're not as concussive. They're just jarring and you can hear the BANG every time you get hit, especially round the side of the head. Once you get used to it it doesn't bother you much at all. It's just when you start out sparring that it feels dangerous and like you're still going to get KO'ed with the headgear on (which of course you can if someone hits hard enough or if your chin isn't great and/or neck isn't strong enough to absorb the blows).
@@joenobody5913 Lol, I've known about Lomachenko for quite a few years now! He's been a pretty big name in boxing for some time now. He is considered the best amateur boxer to ever compete, but I was just pointing out the ridiculously high KO percentage of Morrison's, combined with such a high number of amateur fights. Normally KO percentages are less than or around 50% in the amateurs once people get into the high numbers, even with big hitters.
Trey Lippe is Morrisons son and a heavyweight boxer with a 15 fight, 15 win by KO record. He is currently training with Freddie Roach.
Ingaz will keep an eye on him hopefully he takes the right path
That mercer fight was a discgrace. They shoulda stopped it, you could see he was asleep way before he hit the canvas. Lucky he wasnt killed. Rest easy champ.
Yup, that ref musta lost money on a Morrison fight.
It's easy to think that when you see it in slow motion and had multiple angles to be able to see it all. While referees try to stay in position to see everything, it's not always possible when fighters are in a corner, moving positions, it's difficult. By the time the referee could see it, react, and close the distance, it was over.
Tommy and Magic will always be legends.
Thank you for your commitment to this channel .. your insight to the sport is impeccable & I admire your research
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Wow, thats a nice respectful comment. Makes a nice change to the usual comments from internet land.
Every time I watch one of these films about boxing in those days, Don King is always there waiting to get his hands in a young boxer's pockets and bleed them dry.
Don King should be in prison.
Everytime I watch a coach he trying to get his hands on the young talented players.....every owner I see trying to get their hands on the best employees smh the bastards!!! Lmao
@@covertwolf6104 Yeah, he was pretty much Satan. Supposedly he killed a guy and was an ex-con
@@Chasstful I was being sarcastic but ok.....my thing is it was don king job to get the best fighters and promote them to make money..it was the career he chose...now if you dont want to negotiate a bad contract get your shit together because EVERYONE tries the negotiate the best contract for themselves ...EVERYONE.....you vilify don king but not these corrupt banks or oil companies or any businessman doing the same thing...I hate hypocrisy no malice toward you but just as in anything if you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem so my real issue here is consistency in dispensing criticism of job performance
Darrin Nunyah I agree. He was always money hungry
This was a very well made video. Like HBO quality. One of the best sports documentaries I’ve seen.
Tommy Morrison... One of the greatest athletes of all time.. . Rest in Heaven Tommy!
"Saddest thing in the world: Wasted Talent"
You said it C.... Bronx Tale is such an awesome movie
@@celticslion Absolutely! You recognized that quote! 😃
One of the best films I have ever seen, seems to be a bit under the radar as well for whatever reason. I saw it in my early teens for the first time and I feel like it taught me a lot about life. On top of the movie itself, I love this quote and was happy to find it here.
@@celticslion Brilliant film
For all the negative aspects of Tommy's life, he sure was a terrific speaker.
Yeh I picked up on that myself.
he was very intelligent...an academic scholar as they mentioned.It truly was a real shame that he contracted the virus.
Yeah, and very likeable too.
He has some nice pits (armpits)
@@therevivalwizard9721 thats nasty😝
Amazing production. Video 10/10, sound 10/10, commentary 10/10, i think this could have been a bit longer though, maybe interview with his wives.
Amir compared to the so called “content “ being rolled out youtube this is brilliant !
So much passion and thought.
Jadz I agree
Top quality video......very insightful.
Thank you 👌🏾
This is basically an abridged version of ESPNs 30 for 30 documentary on Tommy
Idk about his wives interviews!?! I kinda think they probably interviewed one or two of his ex-wives BUT swiped last minute because they were full of "excuses".... MAYBE I'm wrong BUT as a wanna be journalists I doubt it!!
This is a great video. Even before his public disclosure of this HIV status, his career was a tragedy. Imagine what he could have become if he had taken his career seriously. He was that rarest of gems in boxing: a guy who was (or at least could have been) actually better than his hype.
George Foreman...... my god. Man can take a punch 🥊
Yep I thought the same thing, Foreman might've been older than hell to make a comeback and lacked the devastating power of his youth but damn.. he's a fucking tank to soak those punches and just keep coming for more.
I know right . Thats how you know Ali was the truth. Knocked him out cold
@@seuala6853 foreman knocked himself out..he never hit clay clean...he(clay) didn't want a rematch because he(clay) knew HE(clay) would get ktfo....Morrison was scared of foreman...have you seen any of these fights?? U sound like you read from wikipedia...stupid casual...
George Foreman does he play Michael Myers
Yup he did, you wanna talk about a man learning from his past thru pure force of will. You say George Foreman!
Holy crap Foreman must have a chin made of granite he was taking some nasty shots.
Alun Gray foreman was easy on him.
he went only one time KO in his entire career, it was vs Ali, the famous "rumble in the jungle" fight
Laserbeak Why would he do that?
it isnt easy trying to knock out a 250p man. trust me.
Thats the same thing i was saying to myself.
Tommy was a beast. In the ring win or lose. Terrible loss to the sport. Cus Damato. Really turned out some warriors. Tommy and Mikes contribution to the sport always appreciated. Rip .Duke
Tommy wasn't shit
@@roycurtis5669 You ain't shit
Mercian Merauder he’s right tho. He wasn’t shit
Both great fighters. Both hit with bad intentions. Cus was incredible trainer
You dont wanna be the guy that peaks at 16 yrs old honestly this story perfectly explains it