This text is a detailed account of Tommy Morrison's boxing career, including his rise as a heavyweight contender, his victories, and his eventual downfall after losing to Michael Bent. It also mentions his role in the movie "Rocky 5" and his missed opportunity to fight Lennox Lewis for the WBC title.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
- 1. Tommy Morrison was a heavyweight boxer who had 42 knockouts out of 48 victories and won two world titles.
- 2. He played Tommy Gunn in the movie Rocky 5 and was related to John Wayne.
- 3. He tested positive for HIV in 1996 and retired from boxing, but later claimed he was misdiagnosed and returned to the ring in 2007.
- 4. He had a devastating left hook and fought against notable opponents like Ray Mercer, George Foreman and Lennox Lewis.
- 5. He died in 2013 at the age of 44 from complications of a disease.