“Shame He Could Never Face Mike Tyson, Would Have Been the Fight of the Decade”: Fans Reminisce About Boxing Legend Who Despite an Illustrious Career Ended Up as a ‘Disgraced’ Heavyweight

Recently, a Facebook post featuring a picture of the late boxer Tommy “The Duke” Morrison captured the attention of many boxing fans. The caption read, “TOMMY “The Duke” MORRISON, “The Great White Hope”. The deceased and disgraced heavyweight was controversial for his allegations and peculiar lifestyle”. Morrison, who had an illustrious career as a heavyweight boxer, ended up becoming a controversial figure due to his allegations and peculiar lifestyle. However, Morrison’s career in the ring was nothing short of impressive.

Tommy had a record of 48 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no-contest, with 42 of his wins coming through knockout. He even cemented his name in history after defeating George Foreman to win the WBO heavyweight title in 1993. Despite the controversy surrounding his life, many boxing fans still remember Morrison for his impressive career in the ring. They admire his skill and strength, and some even consider him to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

Fans reminisce about the death of the legendary boxer Tommy Morrison

Fans are reminiscing about the career of Tommy Morrison who, despite having an illustrious career, ended up being a “disgraced” heavyweight. One fan, UGC, in particular, expressed his disappointment that Tommy was never able to face Mike Tyson. “A real machine in the ring,” the fan said. “Shame he could never face Mike Tyson would have been the fight of the decade.”

Another fan called the legend the “great white hope”. This term used in the past to describe white boxers who were fancied to beat non-white opponents. They added, “A shame he stayed in fraud for him and his addictions.”

Rico Anthony remembered the legend as a “true colossus of the ring,” but expressed regret about his “ejection from the ring and his controversial life outside the ring.”

Andrew Barnby echoed the same sentiment, saying, “Shame…he had it all! Style, skill, power.”

Angel Emilio Dlin spoke about a particularly terrifying moment for Tommy Morrison. He wrote, “Victim of one of the most terrifying and spectacular heavyweight knockouts by Ray Mercer…being practically unconscious, he received three tremendous blows, without the referee intervening…”

Lastly, Luis Bastidas Montenegro wrote, “Tommy the white hope Morrison, this fighter the most notorious thing he had was his participation in Rocky V fight against Iron Man. Became champion when there was no longer shine in the category.”

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Overall, the fans expressed their sadness toward the fallen legend. They lamented about what Tommy could have been. What are your thoughts about the situation? Do share your thoughts.

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