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Tommy Morrison, born in Delaware, was a popular kid in school and a famous face in his local area. He was known for his charming looks and muscular physique, which he used to compete in boxing contests. His father, Tim, was also a boxer, and Tommy followed in his footsteps.
In the mid-to-late 80s, boxing entered a golden age with Mike Tyson being the most feared man on the planet. Tommy Morrison, known for his power punches, particularly his left hook, amassed a huge record of 290 wins with 21 losses in a staggering 263 knockouts. He competed in the Seoul Olympic Trials and later in the big league.
Tommy Morrison was also known for his acting career. He played the character Tommy Gun in the Rocky series. Despite the movie arguably being the worst in the series, he received praise from many critics due to the fact he'd never acted in any sort of capacity beforehand and did a relatively good job.
However, Tommy Morrison's life took a turn when he was diagnosed with HIV. Despite being a spokesman for the HIV virus, he gave up his prescribed medicine for marijuana and other street drugs, which led to his health rapidly deteriorating. He passed away on September 1st, 2013, due to multiple organ failure and a cardiac arrest. He was only 44 years old.
1. Tommy Morrison was a popular kid in school and a famous face in a small County of Delaware. His father, Tim, was a boxer and the family name has been recognized in the local area for close to a hundred years .
2. Tommy Morrison was a heavyweight boxer with 24 knockouts. He was known for his charming looks and muscular physique, which he used to compete in boxing contests .
3. Tommy Morrison had a huge record of 290 wins with 21 losses, 263 knockouts, and an outrageous punters record from 1985 to 1988 .
4. Tommy Morrison had a significant out of his career when he fought Mike Tyson. The fight was a significant event in boxing history .
5. Tommy Morrison was diagnosed with HIV in 1989. He was suspended from the sport due to the risk of transmission of the virus .
6. Tommy Morrison's health deteriorated after he gave up his prescribed medicine for marijuana and other street drugs. He passed away on September 1st, 2013, due to multiple organ failure and a cardiac arrest .
7. Tommy Morrison's two sons, Trey and Kenzie, both followed in their father's footsteps as professional boxers .