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.
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.
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!
"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.
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.
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
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
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.
His medical files are all over the Internet. He absolutely had HIV and if he had just addressed and accepted it he would still be here today. I feel for his family.
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.
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.
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...
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.
It's a shame he was in such denial... You can see he is absolutely wasting away here... HIV doesn't care what people think it's just gonna do it's thing...
Before you open your mouth educate yourself and know what your talking about. Tommy defeated George Foreman. Tommy Morrison would have been a great fight for Tyson and I don't believe it would have been an easy fight for Tyson. I do believe Tyson would have won but not easily
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
Actually some it is likely untreated HIV that may have turned into full blown Aids by the time of this video...notice his hand and the lesions and liver spots? his speaking voice is pretty messed up....that likely has something to do with getting hit in the head. Not everyone follows this, so I don't see why you would feel the need to come in like a big bad internet troll and call "AllSinging" a fool...but whatever....I guess it made you feel better.
He did have a good ass left hook Im not gonna lie I was disappointed he lost to Michael Bentt he look like he was doing good in the fight but got distracted than got knocked down him and Tyson wouldve been good to see at there best by the time he was supposed to fight Tyson they were already later in age there history with first round knockouts wouldve been a good fight back then I reached out to his wife and showed my support for him and she responded very kindly I have respect for him though I never met him but he seems like a cool guy I wish I got the chance to meet him
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.
I loved this man. His sons are JUST LIKE HIM. Just i hope they make better decisions than the old man. I can't judge anyone myself i'm not on the straight an narrow hardly ever. JUST USE YOU HEAD.
sad. it really is . you can just tell he was sick he went from a 240 lb beast to a 140 lb skeleton of his old self . and had to be suffering til the end
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
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.
He was a legend and a great fighter! But his journey ended tragically! R.I.P. Tommy The Duke Morrison!
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
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)
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
His left hook was absolutely beautiful!
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.
I don't care what people say about Tommy I really like the guy.
How long after this did he pass away? You can tell he's lost a lot of weight in this interview.
No matter what it takes that's what I'm willing to do - RIP Tommy:)
Still watching in 2018
He was pretty good in his prime. But his lack of focus and dedication was his downfall. He was great in Rocky V.
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
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.
Tommy was a great talent and never ducked anyone... he just stayed in the fast lane too long...
R.I.P tommy u were a savage in and out of the ring
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?
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!
can u believe hes only like 41 or so when this was taken? He looks like (and talks like) he's 55-60 years old.
"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.
have to say, it saddens me to see Tommy Morrison like this, but this is damn interesting interview!
wow
dude was only around 40 years of age
he damm near looked well into his 60s
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.
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.
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
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.
"Come on closer and I'll show you what a real crip is" what a fuckin G
Tommy was cool as hell
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.
that left hook people
:"Come a little closer and I'll show you what a REAL Crip is." I love that line so bad ass!!
Duke was a Beast!
Should have taken his Meds
Its crazy how different he looked at the end from the beast he once was. Btw his hair was awesome...
R.I.P. Tommy Morrison aka Tommy Gun
Tristan Carroll Tommy The Machine Gunn
Nah, he's got a big frame. Look at his hands and his shoulders. He just lost tons of muscle mass.
His medical files are all over the Internet. He absolutely had HIV and if he had just addressed and accepted it he would still be here today. I feel for his family.
"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."
All in all, seems like a guenine and decent human being! We all pay for our wrongdoings in the end.... RIP
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....
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.
I would believe Tommy would have made a good boxing commentator on television. He was articulate and knew the sport well.
Very sad!
He s did mistake and he paid for it but he was world champion .... all haters are nothing but failure
Latikan Chamroensat well i don't think nobody hate on him.
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.
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...
What a tragic story. RIP Tommy Morrison. Never forget that left hook!!
Tommy Morrison was a great fighter, too bad drugs and alcohol got the best of him
Man, tommy lived a tough life. God damn drugs. RIP
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.
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.
Ali
people need to do there research before they start saying its drugs and shit its aids damn its sad he was an amazing fighter
So sad man...rest in peace Tommy,you're the champ...the best!!!
It's a shame he was in such denial... You can see he is absolutely wasting away here... HIV doesn't care what people think it's just gonna do it's thing...
Before you open your mouth educate yourself and know what your talking about. Tommy defeated George Foreman. Tommy Morrison would have been a great fight for Tyson and I don't believe it would have been an easy fight for Tyson. I do believe Tyson would have won but not easily
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
rest in peace tommy your struggle with life is over
Tommy was a damn good boxer. He had solid combos and one of the best left hooks in the business.
Sad to see a legend like that, R.I.P Tommy, hope ur somewhere doing what u love. 🙏
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 .. :(
R.I.P Tommy
A sad ending for a great fighter and good person RIP
He has passed
Actually some it is likely untreated HIV that may have turned into full blown Aids by the time of this video...notice his hand and the lesions and liver spots? his speaking voice is pretty messed up....that likely has something to do with getting hit in the head. Not everyone follows this, so I don't see why you would feel the need to come in like a big bad internet troll and call "AllSinging" a fool...but whatever....I guess it made you feel better.
Shhcluualp.....................I OWN YOU!!!!!
he sounds so old, what happened to his voice
Its sad how his life ended and career
Drugs are bad !
You rather lose in the ring than lose in life
Once Ray Mercer touched this man, it was the end of his career.. Brutal ko
He did have a good ass left hook Im not gonna lie I was disappointed he lost to Michael Bentt he look like he was doing good in the fight but got distracted than got knocked down him and Tyson wouldve been good to see at there best by the time he was supposed to fight Tyson they were already later in age there history with first round knockouts wouldve been a good fight back then I reached out to his wife and showed my support for him and she responded very kindly I have respect for him though I never met him but he seems like a cool guy I wish I got the chance to meet him
William Kittles thanks fir your kind comments
Damn! All the sores on his arm and hand! What a waste.
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?
GOD BLESS HIM LIFE IS TRULY A JOURNEY HE WOULD MAKE A HELL OF A TRAINER HE FOUGHT LIKE ROCKY MARCIANO OR JOE LOUIS FOR A WHITE GUY
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%
good catch bro. it's true. i've read an interview where he was denying aids but the guy who interviewed him said he saw the lesions on his hands
damn, i wish i wouldnt see this video. i never knew he was like that in his later years.
He's really good at sound effects.
Still think the world of you my friend
This guy had an incredible left hook. The one that took down Ruddock was a beauty !
I loved this man. His sons are JUST LIKE HIM. Just i hope they make better decisions than the old man. I can't judge anyone myself i'm not on the straight an narrow hardly ever. JUST USE YOU HEAD.
yeah it sucks, he didn't deserve hiv, its a horrible disease.
The Duke
Poor guy! You can see the KS lesions on his hands.
Valerie Marie KS?
Kaposi sarcoma. AIDS defining skin cancer if I am not mistaken
sad. it really is . you can just tell he was sick he went from a 240 lb beast to a 140 lb skeleton of his old self . and had to be suffering til the end
Ted Gallemore where did you get that information? did you know him? you see it with your own eyes?
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
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
I feel sorry for him. No one to raise him, discipline him, hold him or teach him right from wrong.
Real tragedy what happend too Tommy. Self inflicted but that makes IT even sader.
Poor guy you can see the Aids leave its mark on him. His skinhave the patches hes lost weight and lost worn out from the virus and drugs
I feel bad for the guy he was about to fight Tyson and he tested positive for HIV that would've been a hell of a fight
Rest in peace, king.
Sad to see him like this he was good
Tommy's the best!
Best left hook ever.I miss watching his fights. Fortunately some are on TH-cam.
So sad to see him like this, RIP
Yèa he lost his life God bless him.
Ray Mercer whipped tommy gun's ass
In the movie Rock told you to stay out of trouble,you should listen to him....how ironic!!
tommy Morrison. still standing. barely.
He died years ago from multiple organ failure from full-blown aids