Ex-heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison dies at 44

[NaturalHigh]

Tommy Morrison, the former heavyweight champion who stood toe-to-toe with Lennox Lewis and George Foreman and later tested positive for HIV, died Monday. He was 44.

Morrison died Sunday night at a Nebraska hospital, said Tony Holden, his longtime promoter and close friend. The family would not disclose the cause of death.

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Rest in peace, Tommy.

[Logical]

1. He was a big deal here around Kansas City. Local celebrity. Back when boxing was still big. n-t

[NaturalHigh]

2. Here in Oklahoma too.

He had a heck of a punch and was fun to watch. I worked out with two different guys who fought him. They both said he hit harder than anyone they had ever fought.

[Logical]

5. I can imagine. He looked solid! n-t

[gopiscrap]

3. wow that is so young RIP

[kentuck]

4. Wasn't he related to John Wayne, the actor?

I remember him well.

[NaturalHigh]

7. Well, there is some dispute about that.

John Wayne's family claimed they were not related. If they were, I think it must have been a distant relation.

[panader0]

6. He beat George Foreman for the title

The nephew, IIRC of John Wayne, alias Marion Morrison. His record was 48-3-1, with 42 by KO.
I liked him. He reminded me of Tex Cobb, just keep wading in, taking punches, trying to land that big right hand.
RIP.

[NaturalHigh]

8. That's a good comparison.

I personally think Morrison was more skilled than Tex Cobb, though.

[panader0]

9. Yeah but , Tex wasn't allowed to use his feet,

You're right, and I'm sure the record would reflect that.