The Legendary Power Of Tommy Morrison

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ม.ค. 2021
  • BLTV takes a closer look at the career of Tommy 'The Duke' Morrison.
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  • @Vintagegijoefreak
    @Vintagegijoefreak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +562

    He only talked about himself, what he would do, what he needed to improve and so forth. Never talked down his opponent. A true gentleman!

    • @dopedrums
      @dopedrums 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Uhm, are you sure? I'm pretty sure he threw some verbal jabs during the pre-fight interviews here and there.

    • @methamphetamelon
      @methamphetamelon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@dopedrums Yeah but that's expected, just like the pre-fight weigh-ins and stare-downs, the staring each other down before the fight, etc. It's part showmanship and part trying to psych out your opponent. It's mostly hype building and a little bit of trying to psych-out your opponent.

    • @madliarcharlie9695
      @madliarcharlie9695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hid the fact he had HIV so he could still fight, what a gentleman

    • @jonathanlee5314
      @jonathanlee5314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@donmclachlan2164 hmm, you've explained yourself clearly and reasonably. This is rare for the internet. I must learn more about Tommy Morrison for myself lol

    • @EYE69MYSELF
      @EYE69MYSELF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@madliarcharlie9695 , it's called dedication to cutting weight. Grow up.

  • @allanwelsh3095
    @allanwelsh3095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +762

    It's nice to see a video that celebrates Tommy without constantly picking at his vices. As a boxer I loved him

    • @jenkemjones68
      @jenkemjones68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I know what you mean bro.I have seen some horrible comments on Tommy vids.He was a a young man back then.I almost think his Hollywood move was set up to ruin him.All that money from fights and then the movie money was a lit for a guy his age.He went wild and partied a bit too hard.That left hook though..DAMN!! RIP DUKE

    • @seanreardon27
      @seanreardon27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Seriously

    • @ticrick25
      @ticrick25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      you should go on the boxing Legend tv Chanel and take a look at his other video on Tommy. great stuff too

    • @dannyhowden564
      @dannyhowden564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      💯 facts right there mate was an Excellent fighter

    • @Charismaniac
      @Charismaniac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Tommy was always a class act, never violent outside the ring and always praised by those who knew him. He was a real gentleman. May he rest in peace.

  • @BigBobDookie
    @BigBobDookie ปีที่แล้ว +154

    You love to see a guy who can devastate opponents and still be humble and respectful after the fight. A sportsman of the highest caliber.

    • @jaystern1044
      @jaystern1044 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That what sets him apart from most fighters today. I don't remember him or his opponents having beef with each other.

    • @michaelharris5370
      @michaelharris5370 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jaystern1044 great boxer and an all round great guy , he was just so cool and may he Rest In Peace ❤

    • @mauriceosullivan6832
      @mauriceosullivan6832 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@jaystern1044 exactly,,, today's heavyweight division, is boring,, the current crop, fury included, wouldn't of gone far in eras gone by.

  • @Bullet-Tooth-Tony-
    @Bullet-Tooth-Tony- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    One of the most underrated heavyweights ever, he was great to watch. R.I.P Tommy.

    • @erikcornog9479
      @erikcornog9479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hes still alive!

    • @bigtuna9529
      @bigtuna9529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @erik cornog- Dudes been dead for nearly a decade!

    • @erikcornog9479
      @erikcornog9479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigtuna9529 yea I spoke too soon. I saw something about him recently I guess it made me think he was still around

    • @dbodooley
      @dbodooley ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@erikcornog9479 alive? He’s been dead almost 10 years! Why didn’t you just Google that before typing it haha

    • @dianizscrub4848
      @dianizscrub4848 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@erikcornog9479 bruh the vid talks about his death 3 seconds in 😭

  • @StKBelarkor
    @StKBelarkor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2125

    Man the 90s were stacked. Morrison, Tua, Tyson, Lewis, Bowe, Mercer, Holyfield, Foreman, Moorer, Ruddock, and Briggs to name a few.

    • @showkatali4896
      @showkatali4896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      Man the 90's heavy weight put a shame on the currents ngl the characters they created from killer iconic Mike to iron chin tua then to boxing expert Lewis, crazy man mercer lmao, let's go champ Briggs, and also legend Holyfield aka Steve Harvey and Formen too! Wtf for some reason lol

    • @J4sse
      @J4sse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      And Tyson only faced three of these names with Lewis in the 00s and Holyfield being in the late 90s.

    • @reinaldomanuel8488
      @reinaldomanuel8488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@J4sse Lost to 2 of them.

    • @johnnycobalt2758
      @johnnycobalt2758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      You are right, and people back then did nothing but talk shit. Same as they do now. 30 years from now, some holographic, space age comments section will be floating in the air will be glorifying The Klitchkos, Fury, Joshua and others.

    • @showkatali4896
      @showkatali4896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Johnny Cobalt the thing that's killing the heavyweight division now is that everyone is to scared to fight each other and care to much about their legacy and won't fight people at their competition back then the heavyweight just fought and put on fights the audience wanted to see and that was the best heavy weights going at it eg Holyfield and Lewis, Lewis v Tua, Tyson v Holyfield ect

  • @dancespav
    @dancespav 3 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    One of the most underrated, under mentioned heavyweights. Guy was dangerous.

    • @jigzonyt517
      @jigzonyt517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He had aids and kept it secret whilst continuing to fight for years endangering lives of people around him? He's a scumbag

    • @wernerbro3208
      @wernerbro3208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@jigzonyt517 he was in denial. Doesnt take away his talent

    • @alexochoa5053
      @alexochoa5053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jigzonyt517 👌🏻

    • @Dave-lr2wo
      @Dave-lr2wo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Underrated and under-mentioned by WHOM? Anyone who follows boxing with any level of seriousness or interest whatsoever knows how good TM was.

    • @ryanlake5755
      @ryanlake5755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jigzonyt517 spot on mate

  • @tuckerray4972
    @tuckerray4972 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    He was the real deal. One of the best left hooks I’ve ever seen. RIP Tommy Morrison.

  • @Kevin01SH
    @Kevin01SH ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wasnt a boxing fan growing up, but i remember Rocky V and heard this guy was a real boxer and not just an actor. 25 years later I finally see that he was indeed a powerhouse as a boxer and not just an actor trying to be one.

  • @LeoMessi-jp8ms
    @LeoMessi-jp8ms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    So damn respectful that Tommy was.... considering his vices, he was a class-act in the ring. RIP Morrison.

    • @SeahawkScott
      @SeahawkScott 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Watching the vid, that fact stood out clearly. No trash talk, no bs. A shame he went so young.

    • @rogersmallman8960
      @rogersmallman8960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I noticed that too, kept talking about it all being a learning experience to get better, came across as very respective towards his opponents. Shame he died so young

    • @jamiepurnell307
      @jamiepurnell307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good boxer, hardly respectful, he fought people whilst he knew he had HIV

    • @theheavylightshovel7399
      @theheavylightshovel7399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jamiepurnell307 you positive?

    • @havextree
      @havextree 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theheavylightshovel7399 Positive? HIV positive...

  • @PsychoSavage88
    @PsychoSavage88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    One thing I loved about Tommy was that he was so humble and really mainly worried about a personal goal of his, getting better. He didn't dwell into the trash talk like alot of boxers do he just showed up and went to work.

    • @unitedstatian9152
      @unitedstatian9152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is probably the biggest difference between him and his brother, he took the time and treated everything as a learning experience and then learned from it while his brother just said fuck it and did whatever.

    • @ronniebillhicks
      @ronniebillhicks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, those after bout interviews always had him spewing out positivity.

    • @mikenewell7384
      @mikenewell7384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And how he talks as well. He sounds "intelligent". He answers questions coherently. Listen to a like of guys now and it's soundbites and catchphrases and trash talk.

  • @TINSTAAFL1
    @TINSTAAFL1 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Tommy was a very fast puncher and had a thunderous, legendary left hook.
    He could have been a legend himself if his defense was better (he was vulnerable to uppercuts because he didn't hold his elbows together) and could have resisted to women, booze and drugs.
    Tommy was a likeable guy from the mid-west. RIP Tommy.

  • @philmccrevis4493
    @philmccrevis4493 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Sat close to Tommy on a Soutwest Airlines flight many years ago. Most people left him alone but there was a small group of young ladies who couldn't help themselves and had to have pictures, etc. Tommy was kind and gracious.

  • @rapnewsworldwide
    @rapnewsworldwide 3 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    Tommy Morrison’s life motto ‘When in doubt scrap the book, lift the left and swing the hook’

  • @faresalgahtani8745
    @faresalgahtani8745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +433

    “All of the fights included today are from my own personal VHS collection” *Subbed*

    • @maximeb190
      @maximeb190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That is some impressive dedication indeed, uploading his VHS collection and retouching the video quality! :)

  • @bishyeahbish3758
    @bishyeahbish3758 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hands down one of the most crisp left hooks I've seen

  • @AdamJWM
    @AdamJWM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Tommy was such a humble guy in his interviews. So sad what happened to him.

  • @Kush333
    @Kush333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    I watched Tommy growing up as a kid, and always rooted for him. He was a great fighter and always was humble in the ring. Rest in peace! Great tribute!

    • @tomcon5607
      @tomcon5607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bravo to you Michael for making the effort to show the special appreciation to this humble man and wonderful fighter,
      it was unfortunate he contracted the dreaded HIV, otherwise his legend would have reached even greater heights, admiration from a Greek fan in Australia.

    • @vladimirmekhtiev7331
      @vladimirmekhtiev7331 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michael 333, where did you see him?

    • @adammeade2300
      @adammeade2300 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Word. To the best of my knowledge, he was a good guy. His cousin Trent was the sheriff in my small town growing up. He taught me martial arts. The Morrisons were tough people, but good people. I remember Tommy visiting my town on our annual summer festival in the 80's.

    • @erikbeni7138
      @erikbeni7138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      guy was sauced to the gills

    • @Diamondusa7
      @Diamondusa7 ปีที่แล้ว

      No you didn't.

  • @landroveraddict2457
    @landroveraddict2457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    Foreman " I was scared then, I'm only frightened now" LOL Forman's respect, worth his weight in gold.

    • @notahotshot
      @notahotshot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Damn! That's a lot of gold.

    • @landroveraddict2457
      @landroveraddict2457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@notahotshot Awesome boxer and best come back king of them all and pretty decent guy from all accounts.

    • @angusflood6801
      @angusflood6801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      George wouldn't have been scared at his peak but Morison would have landed some blows before being taken out.

    • @landroveraddict2457
      @landroveraddict2457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@angusflood6801 Foreman is one of the all time greats. I honestly don't know what would have frightened him but is probably not of this world.

    • @johnnychism1599
      @johnnychism1599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ooooga boooga!!!!!

  • @coopersleftpeg3873
    @coopersleftpeg3873 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    An absolute machine and one of the biggest hearts in the game. Rest easy Tommy. ❤️

  • @DaveBuford
    @DaveBuford ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was a fan of Morrison as a kid. His left hook was devastating! Too bad he took his talent for granted. He would have been one of the Greats easy. RIP Tommy Gun 🥊

  • @Tenken08
    @Tenken08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    This guys is so fucking humble we need more ppl like him

    • @jefffaller8474
      @jefffaller8474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agreed; across many sports, not just boxing. When you watch basketball from the early 90's it seems the same game but a different class of player. Times have definitely changed. Its hard to nail it down to just one thing that's different now though, professionalism would be a great place to start though.

    • @JeromyBranch
      @JeromyBranch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Manny Pacquiao is a good man too. There are others! Have heart.

    • @maxxxmodelz4061
      @maxxxmodelz4061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He was humble early on and in front of cameras, but behind the scenes he was as cocky and arrogant as his character in Rocky.

    • @rondj1965
      @rondj1965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No trash talk. Just straight up ass whippins.

    • @domination1985
      @domination1985 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maxxxmodelz4061 you are right he was a ass in person I grew up down the road from him and he was nice before the tests that ended his career after that and the drugs he lost it I talked to him a few years before he past at a mma fight and he was a ass and wouldn't talk to anyone unless they paid for a autograph

  • @benhardy5088
    @benhardy5088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    In the years I drove taxi in Las Vegas, I had both Tommy and George Foreman on different occasions in my cab. Both men were very friendly and I especially enjoyed my conversation with Tommy. Rest in Peace Duke.

    • @Walid__38
      @Walid__38 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn you an OG dor that, must be good memories 😆

  • @ZuluZombie
    @ZuluZombie ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my favorite Heavyweight boxers of all time. R.I.P Tommy "The Duke"Morrison.. 🥊🕊️

  • @jhbuilders
    @jhbuilders 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love this guy. He is a hero. I wish I could have met him. Go Tommy.

  • @DepressionShaman
    @DepressionShaman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Tommy was a good kid. Humble. Anxious to learn. Had a left hook that would make Joe Frazier smile. RIP Champ.

    • @midnightmodder
      @midnightmodder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Met him in Overland Park Kansas at the club, at the top floor of the hotel.
      He was very humble.
      Walked over to his table with a friend, and introduced ourselves.
      He was definitely a humble guy. Stood up and shook our hands.
      Big Smile.

    • @hillarymathers6322
      @hillarymathers6322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@midnightmodder Do u know the cause of his death??

    • @Cello69.
      @Cello69. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hillarymathers6322 - what’s your point genius? Let me guess. You think by shaking hands you can transfer the sickness? What a moron. Lol.

    • @midnightmodder
      @midnightmodder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hillarymathers6322
      No I don't. You can pull up Trisha Morrison's untold story for that.

    • @tearoamaverick1722
      @tearoamaverick1722 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I met tommy aswell.
      In my lounge.
      Next to rocky.
      And Adrien.
      And smally.
      And that other fella with that other fella.

  • @J4sse
    @J4sse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Tommy gave an interview after with a broken jaw. Badass.

    • @unitedstatian9152
      @unitedstatian9152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That is just the tiniest portion, imagine how it felt to take all those shots right to the jaw afterwards and still be able to put down your opponent. I've broken bones in my face and my elbow and I can guarantee you right now that I wouldn't keep fighting afterwards that's for damn sure lol.

    • @mskidi
      @mskidi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Steroids

    • @rneoman
      @rneoman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@mskidi you don't know much about how steroids work, bless your stupid brain.

    • @mskidi
      @mskidi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rneoman Shut up you dense bastard. Steroids certifiably make you more tolerant to pain.

    • @GamerSkinny
      @GamerSkinny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@mskidi that's not how steroids work

  • @Sameoldfitup
    @Sameoldfitup 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    “I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.”--- Thomas Paine

  • @hutchmusician
    @hutchmusician 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love to see a fighter who’s a killer in the ring and a gentleman in the post-fight. Splendid sportsman, much missed.

  • @Dopeornope222
    @Dopeornope222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    My uncle, who recently passed away, grew up with and was friend's with Tommy Morrison and always had good things to say about him. It's sad that so many focus on the personal problems in his life and fail to see his legacy and sportsmanship... Great fighter, who was humble in both victory and defeat. Thank you for putting this together! RIP Uncle Jeff and RIP Tommy

    • @elschenko
      @elschenko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sorry for the loss of your uncle

    • @unitedsoulspmc8823
      @unitedsoulspmc8823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sorry for the loss man.

    • @trentjacobs3957
      @trentjacobs3957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I think many recognized that Tommy not only had something special but, more importantly, was a good man. Like many, he had shortcomings but, always got back up, until his body couldn't. He's greatly missed and appreciated by those who recognized what he meant to many people and the love he had for those around him.

    • @Tovek
      @Tovek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, it’s sad that so many focus on the fact that the a hole hid he was HIV positive and continued to fight. He easily could have infected others. He was NOT a good guy. Good guys don’t hide that they have a disease that could kill you if you mingled blood.

    • @MisterVolts
      @MisterVolts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Tovek There is dispute as to whether or not he even had HIV in the first place. Do some homework before casting aspersions.

  • @bdhhsgbyddhggg
    @bdhhsgbyddhggg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    My man beat so many people, but NEVER let it get to his head. No trash talk, no over confidence, nothing. That’s a good lad right there.

  • @krisztianozsvath91
    @krisztianozsvath91 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tommy you proved once and for all, that white man can fight. What an amazing boxer and man he was and still is. Thank you for everything. RIP Tommy The Duke Morrison.

  • @user-jf5bc9nx7o
    @user-jf5bc9nx7o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Что сказать. Это легенда. Ты будешь всегда в сердцах. Спи спокойно. Ты леганда бокса. Таких как ты нету.

    • @JayCanuck007
      @JayCanuck007 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Anyone who hates on the amazing Russian people, are delusional..!!
      Beautiful words as always..! ❤

    • @darryl163
      @darryl163 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya daddy❤❤

  • @bretthousman8317
    @bretthousman8317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +437

    in his interviews he seemed pretty humble and respectful.

    • @jbachman01
      @jbachman01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Right! Always reflecting on what he learned and needs to improve on

    • @owl1873
      @owl1873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup.

    • @dustingatx7694
      @dustingatx7694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How can you say about his outside life, just that's I learned something today he is real and why I never heard of it, only on Rocky.

    • @blastofo
      @blastofo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Getting his ass kicked by Rocky really put his ego in check.

    • @hectoralvarado3011
      @hectoralvarado3011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. Would of never thought he would of contracted hiv. Smh they need to find a cure!!!

  • @GuitarJack97
    @GuitarJack97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    You don’t see great fights like these in this day and age, Tommy was an absolute machine..

    • @unitedstatian9152
      @unitedstatian9152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Back then a fight was a fight, nowadays its girly shit where at the slightest hint of potential blood a fight gets stopped.

    • @melvinjaniola2784
      @melvinjaniola2784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      6:47 you cant see a goddamn speed like for a heavyweight nowadays, heavy prioritize power than to kmprove their slowpoke feet

    • @salmansamatar6297
      @salmansamatar6297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alexander povetkin

    • @GuitarJack97
      @GuitarJack97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@salmansamatar6297 Povetkin is good but in my personal opinion if Morrison (in his prime back in the day) went against Povetkin.. there would be no question about who would win

    • @verscarii3238
      @verscarii3238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GuitarJack97 Morrison would’ve done horrible things to povetkin.

  • @djdiggerjonez4063
    @djdiggerjonez4063 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally, a channel with high quality insight and no annoying reaction commentary.

  • @timg6555
    @timg6555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best left hook in the business!! Also his right uppercut was underrated!!

  • @Nomadunlimited
    @Nomadunlimited 2 ปีที่แล้ว +679

    Never trash talked his opponents.Did what he needs to do inside the ring, fight. The boxer.

    • @wilmoney4619
      @wilmoney4619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He was a degenerate though. A huge one. Awesome left hook though hahaha

    • @cmsmith1031
      @cmsmith1031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@wilmoney4619 Is that a big surprise for professional combatants?

    • @caiusmadison2996
      @caiusmadison2996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@cmsmith1031 not for a while now, unfortunately. Probably part of the reason women think toxic masculinity is a thing now, even though I've always just defended my own, and stayed the nice guy, myself. I had hands as a youth, and I was very powerful for 145lbs. Hut like 210, and fast like Prince Nassim in the day. Now I'm slower, not as powerful, and not really training anymore amd that's likely why. Moral of story, keep it up, even if ya never use it. Some day, the world may be such a way these skills are needed, so don't lose your arrows from your quiver, to find they've been dropped somewhere along the way, when you go to retrieve them.

    • @76biggdogg
      @76biggdogg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@wilmoney4619 And you are perfect right? GTFOH with your holier than thou bs. We all got our demons. You included.

    • @bluegent7
      @bluegent7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are marked differences in people's lifestyles. Some are more virtuous than others. Some deserve praise or censure respectively. The guy you criticised may have been a degenerate himself, and may have been totally aware of it too. He didn't compare himself to anybody, something you failed to observe. In fact, you were guilty of the same behaviour you criticized. With your logic, you looked as "holier than thou" as him, in the eyes of everyone reading your comment, you seeming better than him, boasting of abstaining from criticizing others as degenerates. In other words, you are better than him, in your own eyes.

  • @e46_ggg
    @e46_ggg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    This guy was brutal he don't get the praise he deserves he went out the wrong way rest easy tommy

    • @kenno99999
      @kenno99999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yh but all credibility is gone when you know he was an avid steriod user and aboided fighting in states with testing. So while skilled and likeable tarnishes his career

    • @lutherblissett7873
      @lutherblissett7873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@kenno99999 dude all heavyweights were on the juice, especially in the 90s

    • @kenno99999
      @kenno99999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lutherblissett7873 yh and they arent credible either

    • @MikeyLee559
      @MikeyLee559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was an decent heavyweight but just the great white hope/hype at the time tbh. As soon as his oppositions of opponents stepped up he started looking very bad and loosing very badley too.

    • @jshxdx2886
      @jshxdx2886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MikeyLee559 lol

  • @joedirt.1967
    @joedirt.1967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved watching Tommy Morrison growing up, he was a good guy. Very sad to see him after boxing, kids stay away from drugs!

  • @kelvinmcgarry7332
    @kelvinmcgarry7332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3963

    Man that’s insane you took the time to upgrade the footage for us. Such a good content creator

    • @ashergraham7497
      @ashergraham7497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Right, big fans everywhere

    • @anteviktor
      @anteviktor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      That's why he's the MVP!!

    • @tango3667
      @tango3667 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why the irritating subtitles. It's english.why subtitles

    • @heberperez3366
      @heberperez3366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Creo,que el unico que podia enfrentarse a Morrison,fuera Tyson,y en esos momentos,tambien le ganaba

    • @bochica3562
      @bochica3562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you very much indeed! Awesome material. I enjoyed it a lot. Respect and love from Germany 🥊

  • @dsport2912
    @dsport2912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    BLTV MUCH TO LOVE YOU ! TY for making this evening wonderfull!

    • @dattttguy1448
      @dattttguy1448 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Evening??

    • @RZRBLAZ
      @RZRBLAZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dattttguy1448 Everyones not in the US.

    • @dsport2912
      @dsport2912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dattttguy1448 Europe bro its dark here :D

    • @dattttguy1448
      @dattttguy1448 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dsport2912 but I’m not even in the US

    • @yvans.
      @yvans. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dsport2912 facts 😂

  • @erikrupp692
    @erikrupp692 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Morrison was a great fighter at times. His attitude was good, and he knew what he had to work on, but his lifestyle out of the ring often left him less than adequately prepared for some of his fights. If he could have avoided the out of ring distractions he could have been one of the all time greats. That left hook was a bomb when it landed. But his right was pretty awesome, too. His biggest flaw was that he was too easy to hit. That could have been worked out if he just would have dedicated himself more to training and less to partying. Even as he was, he was one of the most exciting boxers of his era.

    • @dbodooley
      @dbodooley ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A shame he wasn’t more dedicated in his boxing career and was too busy partying and all that. He could have been listed as one of the greatest heavyweights. In actuality he is listed as one of the greatest but if he dedicated his life on his training he would be ranked much higher and definitely wouldn’t have had that awful upset.

    • @liamsmith2340
      @liamsmith2340 ปีที่แล้ว

      He wasn't such a great fighter afterwards.
      A great fighter, is not only physical and skills.
      But also the right mentality and hard work to be the best.
      It's a shame because he could have gotten a lot more out of it.

    • @artistaustrian1443
      @artistaustrian1443 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@liamsmith2340 lad , no. And btw you think you are immune to this?
      You don't think you'll get AIDs?
      Or something else ?
      You will , even basic normies are getting riddled with STIs . Its exploding right now . That's the average slightly promiscuous guy /girl imagine a time with barely any awareness of STDs. And being a handsome fit 6'2 guy
      Because again most people are stupid . Yes I said it .

    • @erichansen462
      @erichansen462 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One lady in particular messed him up. She was his drug and she really did a number on him. Sadly I dated her best friend and she damn near did the same to me. It’s crazy what a toxic relationship will do to you, how it can ruin your life. In this case, it truly did ruin his life.

  • @benhahn8065
    @benhahn8065 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You did a great job paying tribute to Morrison here. The man has passed on - giving him a tribute like this one is very well received by his fans,.family, and those who knew him. (By not showing the Mercer ko, and only focusing on the good, this does him well. You showed him get knocked down, then get back up to win..) what a great tribute.

  • @BombShot
    @BombShot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I love the humbleness, after most of his fights he doesn't talk about how good he is, he talks about how good he can be, thats the mindset I love to hear.

    • @AnnaLVajda
      @AnnaLVajda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not sure if that is being humble or just a focus on potential.

    • @hellion5039
      @hellion5039 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@AnnaLVajda its being humble

    • @gregarious6662
      @gregarious6662 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, he was humble because it was shocking. Every time after a fight he would say he or WE learned a lot and after a win he would say WE got out of there with a win. Always giving credit to his team. He was just not disciplined / humble enough outside the ring because he thought he could party nearly every night late. John Brown his first trainer tried to get him to be more disciplined, but Morrison was hard headed and set in his partying ways.

  • @mactavish9261
    @mactavish9261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1269

    What’s scary is that everyone is talking about tommy’s prime, but fail to realise that we never saw tommy’s prime. He started declining when he was still in his development stages due to his personal problems with drugs and HIV. If he hadn’t gone that route, he would’ve had double if not triple the highlights he has now. R.I.P legend 🙏🏽

    • @76biggdogg
      @76biggdogg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      You nailed it . We were robbed as boxing fans but blessed to get what we got. If he could have stayed clean and humble it would have been an unbelievable career.

    • @doriankeating1963
      @doriankeating1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      He never did test positive ever and on his post-mortem states he never had it! There was some very dirty politics going on with Morrison ! I think he may have put his Johnson into someone’s wife or daughter that he wasn’t suppose to.

    • @doriankeating1963
      @doriankeating1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      He died of sepsis related organ failure due to gauze being left in his body after an operation ! All easily verifiable.

    • @mwilliamshs
      @mwilliamshs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What's scary about that?

    • @Bejitajap
      @Bejitajap 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Stop spreading false information. Morrison died due to HIV related issues and that is fact.

  • @trevernator7359
    @trevernator7359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the very best lefthanders that ever was. Tommy had a hook that could demolish anyone". Yeah " go tommy go.....still to this day we still love and respect you mate and always will brother.it been a fan of yours for some time now and always will be. Much respect gos out ya bro.

  • @jeremypalacios4425
    @jeremypalacios4425 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn bro 😢it’s a shame that his life ended up goin downhill and all but legit I can tell he was a great man fr! He looked like he always had a smile on his face and he was knocking mfs out!! RIP Tommy. We all love you and we will never forget you!

  • @jacobmperry
    @jacobmperry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    The way these 80s and 90s heavyweights hit will never be replicated. They made people look like ragdolls.

    • @Freakishd
      @Freakishd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      God bless steroids

    • @aidenfielding9709
      @aidenfielding9709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Freakishd steroids and combat sports is a beautiful mix

    • @eyeconqueror1185
      @eyeconqueror1185 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Freakishd you speak my thoughts

    • @genox3636
      @genox3636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Freakishd I didn't know Tyson used steroids until he admitted it recently.

    • @Freakishd
      @Freakishd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@genox3636 Did he finally admit it? I know that for many years he denied it, even well into his old age

  • @michaelcavener8975
    @michaelcavener8975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Me and my Dad used to watch Morrison on Saturday night fights. I was about 10 years old but seeing him fight really was exciting! RIP Tommy

  • @tylerclifford9436
    @tylerclifford9436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Morrison was a beast. Always wanted to see him and Tyson. Match of the ages. My money would be on Tommy😁

    • @Bushey4545
      @Bushey4545 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's funny you say that because he kinda reminds me of Tyson something ab his body type

  • @victoriouswarrior2325
    @victoriouswarrior2325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He was humble and respected his opponents inside and outside the ring, which I believe contributed to his success. Any fighter who starts believing he is the best and cannot be beaten sooner or later stops trying to get better and loses in the ring. Definitely a boxer to emulate professionally in every way.

  • @isaacbrooks5999
    @isaacbrooks5999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    His post-fight interviews were great. I wish more fighters these days handled themselves like that.

  • @les6447
    @les6447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Still can't watch a Tommy Morrison video without getting a bit emotional and saddened at how it all ended for him. That left hook and that nickname of his were both simply iconic. The Duke was one of the most underrated stars of the 90s heavyweights.

    • @eddypetch
      @eddypetch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @z zz Great comment z! To your thoughts I add the importance of the coach. If you are fortunate to have a coach with much experience and wisdom, then you are blessed.

    • @spudz0009
      @spudz0009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kal-px7qd god sucks, drugs and Tommy Morrison rule

    • @notsure7899
      @notsure7899 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kal-px7qd Good defense - would have been better to stop at defense rather than attack - It does no good to put down another person's religious faith. That goes double for z zz

  • @LindzHoward
    @LindzHoward ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much bro - bringing me back to the great fights during my childhood for sure. Watching these got me to start working out, caring about my physique and stamina and made me a genuine fan of the sweet science. It feels good to actually "see" it again.

  • @brianl2208
    @brianl2208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Growing up watching him on Tuesday night fights and hbo ...back when boxing was awesome..sad the way it ended for him..

  • @paulfrancis8836
    @paulfrancis8836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    Strange how he often seemed to underrate himself. He was right, everyone can improve. RIP Man, you did good.

    • @axelstone3131
      @axelstone3131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He’s modest, and has no ego.

    • @jayc5555
      @jayc5555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's the best thing to do really especially in today's age because when you trash talk and predict you will. Win by knockout then go get your ass handed to you, you just look stupid and the Internet never forgets lol

    • @gregorywright9971
      @gregorywright9971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Staying humble is how you stay focused it’s when you start flaunting your self and letting everyone shower you with fear and respect that makes you slip. You start feeling like your just unbeatable then boom night time for your pride and career

    • @josepina180
      @josepina180 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you mean rip

    • @0ldCat
      @0ldCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sadly, he had a fatal attraction to diseased women of loose behavior.. 🥴
      If only he was modest about sticking his mushroom into every good-looking female menstruating meatbag who are attracted in the thousands to money and fame..
      Mayhap the man could have been a legend and still dwelling in the realm of the living today.. 😓

  • @Notpoop906
    @Notpoop906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The way Mikes face lights up when he thinks of the Duke in that interview is touching

    • @2869may
      @2869may 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That was cool... and when it comes to boxing, Mike Knows!

  • @JV-qh7ix
    @JV-qh7ix ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tommy Morrison was and still is my favourite boxer of all time!

  • @Koyoshinkai
    @Koyoshinkai ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's really sad we did not witness the progression of Tommy to the full, as he was very promising boxer

  • @wernerbummelsbacher173
    @wernerbummelsbacher173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I like how he was backing up instantly everytime he knocked out someone. That‘s very disciplinated.

    • @GenMaster
      @GenMaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      A display of great character, he even held off his punches if he saw that his opponent was about to go down.

    • @l3MTA3l
      @l3MTA3l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You like to make up your own words?

    • @_x.xxten.ta_cion539
      @_x.xxten.ta_cion539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@l3MTA3l is it bothering you that much?

    • @tonyryan1574
      @tonyryan1574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree, he mugulayed most of his pyliobokomies though

    • @wernerbummelsbacher173
      @wernerbummelsbacher173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@l3MTA3l Yes

  • @APAMVs
    @APAMVs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Man what a great fighter. He definitely deserved more spotlight. Not just him others too. It's a shame that he is mostly known as: The Boxer who got Aids, or the guy from Rocky 5. He had a great career and he was only 27 when he had to quit. Around 50 fights

    • @thegreatdamiano8565
      @thegreatdamiano8565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Could've been a great one had the sickness never took hold

    • @barrybarnes96
      @barrybarnes96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It wasn't only a heavy nasty hook...it was an incredibly fast hook for a bulked up heavyweight.

    • @vivaeuropa
      @vivaeuropa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@thegreatdamiano8565 He was already a great one but he would of been an all time great if he would of fought from 27-33 dude didn't even get to fight his peak of his prime years and still beat a handful of elite fighters

    • @ikaikamaleko8370
      @ikaikamaleko8370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly, well said.

    • @duress8801
      @duress8801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He known to be the boxer that got aids in 89 an fought 7 years after the first postive test.

  • @ronwhittaker6317
    @ronwhittaker6317 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sometimes we are our worst enemy. love ya, Tommy rest well.

  • @RoninDays
    @RoninDays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Morrison left hook beating the Ruddock SMASH....poetic in a way for two guys who had so much more to prove. At least we fans remember them like they should be :)

  • @Ahmed_Asif
    @Ahmed_Asif 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Can't believe BLTV dropped 2-3 videos in a month.
    Love and Respect from India🇮🇳
    You are a true Boxing Sports Historian.

  • @macaransdon9192
    @macaransdon9192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    this is a gud man. no trash talking. nothing personal only sportmanship. honor him.

    • @johnnydark3260
      @johnnydark3260 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      good*

    • @YANT20
      @YANT20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sportmanship is not suitable with steroids...

    • @jonathanyates5198
      @jonathanyates5198 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YANT20 Pro sports athletes can't get away with taking steroids dumbass.

    • @chniwla
      @chniwla 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/I8Z9YbyF6W4/w-d-xo.html when referees looses control

    • @Dontcomequietly
      @Dontcomequietly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Using steroids and lying about having Aids...Not really honourable

  • @Rdizzy36
    @Rdizzy36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have a lot of respect for Tommy. He was a very good boxer with a lot of potential....The only issue I had with him was his steroid use. I think that tainted his career a little but he still was a great talent...Rest In Heaven.

  • @movieclipz1441
    @movieclipz1441 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    After watching these fights I CANNOT AND WILL NEVER understand why Tommy is not more recognized or spoken about as often as he should be. Tommy is CLEARLY one the best fighters EVER and it boggles the mind how he is pretty much forgotten by main stream media. This video needs to go VIRAL 🤗

    • @deanazevedo9173
      @deanazevedo9173 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cause he's white white people never get credit especially now adays if your not colored you don't matter. That's why black privilege strong in boxing look at Tyson furry he still gets hated on compared wilder

  • @provost5752
    @provost5752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    There was nothing better than 90s heavyweight boxing. I sure miss those days. RIP to Mr Morrison. He was a legend.

    • @MisterVolts
      @MisterVolts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The only fighter today, in the (super) heavyweight division that is worth anything is Tyson Fury, IMHO

    • @jacobcollins2861
      @jacobcollins2861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Excluding modern medicine, I think american civilization in general peaked in the 90s.

    • @craigbrodman1659
      @craigbrodman1659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You are so wrong. 60's-70's heavyweights. 80's middle weights. Then 90's big boys.

    • @ahoorakia
      @ahoorakia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@craigbrodman1659 I don't think he was born then!
      if you are lucky to be able to see Ali, or foreman or smoking joe, live you would never make statement like that, when Ali had fight half of the world were shut down during the match!
      in my country it was like national holiday! anybody who had access to radio or T.V was not doing anything,

    • @enzocoffani1812
      @enzocoffani1812 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MisterVolts i totally disagree

  • @BryantClements
    @BryantClements 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Had the pleasure of meeting him twice. Once was in Virginia at an Arcade I worked at when he was training for a fight at VMI. Him and his coach came in and I gave them a bunch of free games. He signed an autograph that day for me and I got one for my Dad as well, who was also a huge fight fan. The second time I met him was in Vegas years later and my Dad was with me that time. We went to the weigh-in the day before and got to talk with him afterwards. He took pictures with my Dad and I and signed autographs again. He was to have fought Arthur Weathers the next day as a tune-up fight for his upcoming fight with Tyson. I asked him when he was gonna knock out Weathers and he said, "As soon as he makes a mistake." Unfortunately I never got to see him fight in person, because when my Dad and I were at the fight the next day, they announced that Morrison would not be fighting because of a medical reason. When I got back to L.A. I found out on the news that it was because of his HIV diagnosis. I was absolutely crushed to hear this news. He was still so young and had such a promising career ahead of him. Still has an impressive record for his relatively short career with 48 wins, 42 KO's, 3 losses and 1 draw. He without a doubt had one of the most devastating left hooks in boxing history and his right wasn't half bad either. Thanks for putting together this greatest hits of his. The cleaned up videos look amazing. Cheers to an obvious fan of the sweet science.

  • @kennethsnider3456
    @kennethsnider3456 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tommy was a true Gentleman Sportsman. Never bragged or talked trash, always learning. RIP "Duke"

  • @jathinkodat3050
    @jathinkodat3050 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 🙏🏼 so much for this! I just saw a JRE episode the other day talking about Tommy Morrison, and I thought, I’d love to see more coverage of him. Nicely done ☑️

  • @boutdatstrenuouslife9747
    @boutdatstrenuouslife9747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    The duke is underrated man...damn the 90s had some killers, even the "B level" heavyweights were scary.

    • @dirtyjew1974
      @dirtyjew1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Absolutely! I was watching all of these live!

    • @BetrayerSlayerMusic
      @BetrayerSlayerMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The hook was as great as Frazier, easy. Maybe better.

    • @Jp-do9ny
      @Jp-do9ny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BetrayerSlayerMusic better for sure

    • @stoneman472
      @stoneman472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very much unlike the early 2000's. Thankfully, we got some real assassins today

    • @andrewajjones122
      @andrewajjones122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. I reckon even the B level could cause problems even today.

  • @deanoloughlin6129
    @deanoloughlin6129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You know this video actually reduced me to tears .what a great respectful fighter .with a sad upbringing. 😪

    • @ascendantking2178
      @ascendantking2178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yah man. You should see pictures of tommy before he passed away. Its truly sad

    • @deanoloughlin6129
      @deanoloughlin6129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ascendantking2178 yes ive seen them mate .shame

    • @ascendantking2178
      @ascendantking2178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deanoloughlin6129 a good looking guy with with massive potential dies under the age of 50. He looked like a 80 year old man. Boxers now should learn from him

  • @chrisheffernan6600
    @chrisheffernan6600 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great time in boxing history with all the greats. Tommy was right there with them. Fun to watch, lots of energy, very powerful. He left his mark in boxing history. Unfortunately he left us long before his time. May he Rest in Peace.

  • @CJ-LOS
    @CJ-LOS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Tommy was a beast! Loved to see him fight! Also George Foreman is a class act! He has charisma and just plain and simple a likable man!

  • @SuperGGLOL
    @SuperGGLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    Brilliant compilation. I never realised how eloquent and humble Tommy was when interviewed. A flawed guy but how many of us could’ve resisted the temptations open to him at his age with his money?

    • @jamesmcdermott6934
      @jamesmcdermott6934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen Brother!!!

    • @philsmith5829
      @philsmith5829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Copied this whole comment from Todd O'Brian s 2 weeks ago I know because I commented on his ORIGINAL POST

    • @user-pb4lj5vm8i
      @user-pb4lj5vm8i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @redsammy7789
      @redsammy7789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flawed is probably not the right word in my opinion.

    • @jbhar151
      @jbhar151 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lexus 500 coupe

  • @simoncasson3327
    @simoncasson3327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great tribute to Tommy... thanks for putting this together.

  • @06fz1000
    @06fz1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched Tommy Morrison fight at the Brady theatre in Tulsa in maybe 1990 with my dad. It's was great

  • @WingChunEmpire
    @WingChunEmpire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Legend, Rest in Peace Tommy!

  • @alejandrorivera1782
    @alejandrorivera1782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest in power papa thank you for the great moments you will always be remember.

  • @charlievalentine2220
    @charlievalentine2220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Hes soooo humble never bragged always said he can always learn such a true humble guy

    • @Thewood5469
      @Thewood5469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Its hard to picture how that side wouldve looked from a Tyson and Tommy fight, but it would have been interesting for sure.

    • @j.d.4697
      @j.d.4697 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, he was like the Buakaw of boxing.

  • @NH-7
    @NH-7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel!
    I tip my cap to your efforts with restoring the videos to these timeless fighters and fights !
    RIP TM

  • @jefflevoir6127
    @jefflevoir6127 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always carried himself like a gentleman. RIP CHAMP.

  • @martymckay297
    @martymckay297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    Such a humble guy in the interviews, that’s a change compared to today

    • @garymglee7436
      @garymglee7436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      One of my favourite qualities of the Duke of boxing, he never got suckered in to that and I reckon that's why alot of people loved and respected him so much, God bless you Tommy morrison xx

    • @garymglee7436
      @garymglee7436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Could beet his opposition to the point he didn't need to play to the camera x

    • @ChauncyTalon
      @ChauncyTalon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really, either. You had to be there to witness it. Those guys talked hell of shit. No CAP!
      #datSTROKElife

    • @diesirae8954
      @diesirae8954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ChauncyTalon Not Tommy he didn't.

    • @davidcrouse5927
      @davidcrouse5927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sad they never talk about Him though its probably due to his personal life

  • @toddjacobs5660
    @toddjacobs5660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Tommy Morrison was a great dude, never ran his mouth & was one of thee toughest & greatest boxers in boxing history, Rest in Peace Tom ....its a shame he left us so soon ....

    • @ReganMarcelis
      @ReganMarcelis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      OMG, I swore TYSON was the greatest and he very well may be and I thought "Tommy would not be able to play defense as well against Iron Mike" however was I wrong Tommy just LIKE Tyson mixed up his defense with offensive, they are the same in nearly every level and who knows who would of WON.....Tommy had some scary POWER as did Tyson, whoever was having the better day or lucky enough to connect first?.... Nah, I think whoever of them could EAT more punishment would of WON and its as simple as this.... The question is, is that the great white hope or Iron Mike..... Mike had a much better run obviously and both were screwed in their own ways however, there is absolutely COMPARING.... Ali is the "Fastest" boxer to ever live, Mike might be the greatest as now we will never know with Tommy's limited RUN.... But WOW - that power, he almost "killed that guy".... like literally, "killed" him....

    • @ChinoXL91
      @ChinoXL91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Morrison wasn’t even a top 10 fighter in his prime .. I know because I was a huge boxing fan in that in that decade I watched every major fight Morrison was a scrub back then

    • @pighater951
      @pighater951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your stupid he was a c class fighter 🤣🤣 on roids ....

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@pighater951 Says the guy who can't figure out how to write a sentence. Somehow, I'm sure the irony will be lost on you. I won't even get into your claim he was a "c class" fighter lol.

    • @rjharpz1806
      @rjharpz1806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would have loved to see Tommy vs Mike Tyson ..

  • @GWG-ib9cv
    @GWG-ib9cv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great highlight video sort of documentary on Tommy. I don't usually leave these kind of comments, but I found this very respectful, especially at the end. I also grew up watching Tommy one of my favorite fighters so I commend you on this video.

  • @johnspring9428
    @johnspring9428 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite fighter ever, thank you so much for the upgraded video, Excellent job!

  • @shiloistone3453
    @shiloistone3453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    His post fight interviews are just pure class

  • @bigshaqslynx-1903
    @bigshaqslynx-1903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Man I am just happy that there is a documentary out there trying to do him justice. He seemed like a very kind man. Legend.

    • @AntBoogieWorld
      @AntBoogieWorld 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mainly knew him from rocky 5 so nice to see that he was a good dude

  • @survivallife7401
    @survivallife7401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tommy was a spectacular fighter. I wish he would have been around to enjoy his legacy. Such a sad story.

  • @Coralviner
    @Coralviner ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Found this channel from xqc react and had to come and personally say that this work is golden thank you so much quality content here.

  • @misterresister8358
    @misterresister8358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    Imagine having a broken jaw and not only finishing and winning the fight, but giving a great interview after. RIP Tommy.

    • @tommitchell4570
      @tommitchell4570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tommy woulda murdered Tyson if they fought --- world deserved that fight

    • @yyxy.oncesaid
      @yyxy.oncesaid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tommitchell4570 I love Tommy but you are fuckn tripping ♠️Tommy, Tyson or Tua....Fuckn the shit bro.Either of those fights would have rocked like fuck♠️

    • @badtelevision5482
      @badtelevision5482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@yyxy.oncesaid Tyson was only champ because King had the league rigged. He was fed people that were mediocre and one of them knocked him out in the tenth round.

    • @walshembellishment1961
      @walshembellishment1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Colby Covington did it. He didn't win, but he managed to fight two rounds and win at least one of those rounds before the fight got stopped, which tbh you could very well argue was an early stoppage.

    • @eyesopen5386
      @eyesopen5386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@badtelevision5482 that's gotta be the most uninformed statement ever. I'm being nice when I say uninformed.

  • @samalabiso4950
    @samalabiso4950 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was AWESOME! Thank you!

  • @joelchavez61
    @joelchavez61 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Joe Hipp used to train at San Juan gym in El Paso Texas. I saw him spar Ross Purity there who beat Wladimir Klitchko.
    Hipp was a very tough man.
    I remember hearing his manager say "Joe will fight till he dies".
    Its good to hear Morrison give him that respect.

  • @KuttyJoe
    @KuttyJoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Man, what a sad story. Listening to him talk, you know he was the kind of person you'd like to have as a friend.

  • @trinidadmartinez3498
    @trinidadmartinez3498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This guy is the true representation of a humble and respectful fighter. He always commented on how he learned from his fights and had some improvement for his next one. Love this energy

  • @trashfishtvoregon7290
    @trashfishtvoregon7290 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was an awesomely epic compilation/ video you put together man thank you

  • @jamesgallagher5160
    @jamesgallagher5160 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love boxing this guy was a great fighter. A great person and very experienced

  • @TheImtoomuch
    @TheImtoomuch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    There is audio missing near the halfway point of the video and ending at 8:44. Otherwise, awesome video. I was a huge boxing fan at this point in time. It was such an amazing period for the sport. Tommy is one of those boxers that hits harder and faster and with more ferocity than the average boxer. It’s visually apparent when you watch Tommy’s fights. The fact that Tommy continued fighting after breaking his jaw and winning the match shows hoe much heart he had.
    I was so hopeful that Tommy would live up to the hype and expectations, but he wanted to live life and have fun like most people in their 20’s. Sad story.

    • @badlandskid
      @badlandskid ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It feels like We only got half the story

    • @TheDudeWithNoName
      @TheDudeWithNoName ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Most likely due to using copyrighted music since the next two fights after that part with missing sound are using a video game's soundtrack (Battlefield 1) and those parts got copyright striked.

    • @badlandskid
      @badlandskid ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@TheDudeWithNoName makes sense

    • @RONALDRENFRO83
      @RONALDRENFRO83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MORRISON VS HALSTEAD

    • @TheOrrra
      @TheOrrra 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      bullshitoomuch🐃🐂🐄♉🐮💩💩

  • @eldinkamberovic2723
    @eldinkamberovic2723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Tommy was 100% professional through and through.

    • @alanrobinson7891
      @alanrobinson7891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep, so professional that he carried on fighting for 7 years after testing positive for HIV

    • @eldinkamberovic2723
      @eldinkamberovic2723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alanrobinson7891 don't blame him, blame the comission and promoters who let it happen. Fact of the matter is that was his personal life not his professional life, so what you said even though you meant for it to be an insult is actually accurate. Did he give HIV or aids to any one of his opponents?

    • @alanrobinson7891
      @alanrobinson7891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eldinkamberovic2723 fact of the matter is he brought his personal life into his professional life. Whether or not any of his opponents got infected is of little relevance. It's the fact he was willing to put others at risk of catching it

    • @F8...
      @F8... 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loved this dude but gotta disagree. If he was that professional he wouldn't have let his personal life ruin his legacy and ultimately end his life. Can you even imagine how badass the man woulda been if he didn't spend his nights drinking and fuckin everything that walked ....

    • @eldinkamberovic2723
      @eldinkamberovic2723 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blokin5039 it's "stupid" to call a professional athlete "professional". What the fuck are you saying stfu.