Follow experienced boxing writer Phil Jay on Twitter @PhilJWBN. He was 44. The blonde Adonis who had beaten the fearsome George Foreman for the heavyweight title and starred with Sylvester Stallone in "Rocky V" was too fit, too strong, to carry the dreaded . But then, years later I learned of Tommy Morrisons many issues at the time this film was made and his drug use that I get why Stallone distanced himself. We always ended up friends. Tommy Morrison, who hailed from Jay, scored a prominent role in the "Rocky V" movie with Sylvester Stallone and soared to the top of the world heavyweight boxing ranks in 1993, died on Sunday . OMAHA, Neb. Embed from Getty Images Young Tommy Morrison I'll be back.". Los Angeles CNN . Tommy "The Duke" Morrison (January 2, 1969 - September 1, 2013) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2008, and held the WBO heavyweight title in 1993. Every Rocky had been more successful than the last, and then it just plummeted. For just rocky memes go to r/rockymemes. Morrison played the character Tommy "Machine" Gunn in "Rocky V," made in 1990. "When he first was told, I was taking him to seek treatment and to different doctors around the country. Other than sparring with Paulie in a parking lot, we have never really seen Rocky in his natural habitat and it is revelatory. He had already run afoul of the law in 1993, when he pleaded guilty to assaulting a college student. Discovery Company. Before winning his only world title, Morrison shot to fame as art imitated life. Morrison died this week, and the full story of his time after his 1996 HIV diagnosis, as . One of the 100 darkest moments in pop culture series. Clubber Lang was going to be a guest commentator who wished Rocky good luck and got into it with Mason and was supposed to be the commentator who was 100% pro Rocky. . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. But Tommy Morrison's . The script reads: A POLICEMAN SPEAKS: "The ambulance is a minute away." ADRIAN: "When you get to the hospital, you'll be all right." ROCKY: "My hands are cold." The cause of his death is currently unknown and may be a cause of contention for quite some time. Tommy Morrison, a former heavyweight boxing champion who starred in the Rocky V film, died, his former promoter told CNN. 2. Follow WBN: Facebook, Insta, Twitter. In other words, we should consider ourselves lucky that Roger Goodell hasnt seized the film negatives and had them destroyed. Tommy Morrison could act and was not to blame for the failure of Rocky V. It was only surprising that he didn't work more before . This is a Rocky whose mental incapacitation leads him to bouts of grandiosity and temper tantrums, leaving him a hero in his old hood but a stranger to his 12-year-old son. Trisha Morrison, who married Morrison in 2011, picked up that fight, and in a recent interview with ESPN.com insisted that Morrison had Guillain-Barre Syndrome, not HIV. But for all intents and purposes, he died of denial. All the other opponents were great fighters with balls - Rocky could respect that have cordial relations with them in the years that followed, much like he did with Apollo. Morrison's license was quickly suspended in 1996 by Nevada after his positive HIV test, and the ban was, in effect, upheld by every other sanctioning body. Former WBO heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison died in an Omaha, Neb., hospital late Sunday night. Tommy "The Tommy Morrison made a name for himself in the ring, defeating the likes of George Foreman and Razor Ruddock. age of 44 in 2013. He passed medical tests in Arizona even as Nevada stood by its decision and returned to the ring. Tommy Morrison, who displayed his hard-hitting boxing style as a protege of Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa in the 1990 movie Rocky V and defeated George Foreman to . Morrison also appeared as "Tommy Gunn" alongside movie star Sylvester Stallone in Rocky V in 1990. On claiming the role, Morrison said in 1990: I understand Im being presented with an opportunity that comes along once in a lifetime. appreciated. On Friday (February 24) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Sylvester Stallone is not dead. The larger-than-life character, who was known as an . but Sylvester Stallone couldn't take his eyes off of him and cast him as Tommy . He also starred alongside Sylvester Stallone in the film Rocky V, playing Tommy 'The Machine' Gunn. We are reminded that Rocky really isnt a boxer but a street fighter, a former loan sharks collector who is more comfortable in an alley than in the ring. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Morrison couldnt handle being open and honest about the fact that years of high-living left him with a virus he didnt want to admit carrying. Boxer Tommy Morrison dead at 44: Was featured opposite Sylvester Stallone in 'Rocky V' and had boxing career ruined by HIV-positive status Boxer Tommy Morrison, a former heavyweight champion who was featured opposite Sylvester Stallone in the 1990 sequel Rocky V, and who made headlines after it was revealed that he was HIV-positive, died . Childhood and youth. Like fine wine or Bryan Cranston, Rocky V is a film that has improved dramatically with age. He was 44. Stallone subsequently cast Morrison as 'Tommy Gunn' in Rocky V. Although it wasn't as big a success as the first four films, Morrison was just happy to be part of the franchise. In Sylvester Stallone's original script for Rocky 5, Rocky is killed during his brutal street fight with Tommy Gunn and dies in Adrian's arms. It was too dark, the Hollywood superstar told Variety Magazine in 2019. Morrison died at an Omaha, Nebraska, hospital Sunday night with his wife at his side, Tony Holden said. 25th February 2023. Morrison had tested positive for the HIV virus. I know I can. Tyson was a combination guy, where Morrison had the propensity to turn your lights out with one shot from either hand, though his left hook was his bread and butter. . The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, Benn: WBC done me a 'disservice' with egg ruling, WBO orders Crawford title defense vs. Rocha, Serrano injured; rematch with Taylor postponed, Fury wins split decision to hand Paul first loss, Davis-Garcia bout finalized, moved to April 22, Sources: Taylor, Lopez agree to June 10 title bout, British officials looking into Lara spitting incident. This is a humbled, bankrupt, deeply damaged Rocky getting brain scans that show the kind of cognitive impairment few discussed back in 1990. Every Rocky had been more successful than the last, and then it just plummeted. A 1996 TV appearance in Cybill was the last time Morrison would be seen in a thespian capacity. The Duke was utterly believable as big-punching white hope who conquered the boxing world and called out his ex-trainer in Stallone. The Duke was utterly believable as big-punching white hope who conquered the boxing world and called out his ex-trainer in Stallone. Reply. It was far removed from Rocky I, II, III, and IV, where Stallone played the hero and won battles inside the ropes. Stallone was at one of Morrison's fights after the success of the first four films. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. In recent years, he claimed that the HIV test produced a false positive. He was 44. Sylvester Stallone was impressed by the young contenders attitude and willingness to learn the acting business. There are a million fighters out there who would kill to be in my position. 3 min read. Featured. It strives to capture the original film's spirit, but it falls . Morrison was in line for a high-profile bout with Lewis when he was upset by Bentt in Tulsa, Okla., not far from where Morrison was raised. Morrison protested and denied having HIV or AIDS up to his death at Early life. It extended into the recent Creed franchise, which stars Michael B. Jordan in the lead role of Adonis Creed . Follow experienced boxing writer Phil Jay on Twitter @PhilJWBN. "You prepare for things like this, and still you feel like you got hit by a truck when you hear the news.". Morrison died . This wasnt the case in five. He would then be fighting for his reputation until his untimely death. And it was heartbreaking.. Morrison was a much-admired part of the boxing community until he was controversially pushed out of the sport following a misdiagnosis of HIV in the mid-1990s. 2. It erupts every time you see 12-year-old Sage Stallone, who died last year at the age of 36, playing a character trying to escape his fathers shadow. Can I act? Filed Under: In Memoriam, Sylvester Stallone, Obituary. Tommy Morrison died Sunday night of an undisclosed illness. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. Tommy Morrison also got a break in acting by appearing as the character Tommy "The Machine" Gunn in Sylvester Stallone's 1990 Rocky V movie. Morrison was a much-admired part of the boxing community until he was controversially pushed out of the sport following a misdiagnosis of HIV in the mid-1990s. Sage Stallone was born in Los Angeles, California, the elder son and first child of Sasha Czack and actor Sylvester Stallone.He was the brother of Seargeoh "Seth" Stallone, and half-brother of Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet Stallone.He was the nephew of actor and singer Frank Stallone, and grandson of Jackie Stallone.His stepmother was model and entrepreneur Jennifer Flavin. I believe he won a toughman championship though. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Morrison's lifestyle caused his star to tumble and a failed HIV The story centred around . Stallone has never, ever, looked so fluid throwing hands. Morrison was interviewed by Larry King from Holdens living room on February 1996 the night he announced he had tested positive for HIV. He was 44. Morrison won his first 28 professional fights, beating faded champions such as . (Carl Weathers still kicks ass.) His death could have easily been due to steroid and drug abuse even if it looked similar to an AIDS death. And then there is the final fight scene. Morrison's longtime promoter, Tony Holden, said Morrison died at 11:50 p.m. with his . Tommy Morrison's character in the fifth installment of the Rocky franchise killed off lead actor Sylvester Stallone's portrayal of Rocky Balboa in the original script. Jackie Stallone, the mother of Hollywood actor Sylvester and one of Celebrity Big Brother's most memorable contestants, has died aged 98. His lifestyle never changed, though, even when he stepped away from the ring. Morrison tested positive for HIV in 1996 before a fight with Arthur Weathers, effectively ending his boxing career. He'd been preparing for another fight that winter when his blood test came back positive for the virus that causes AIDs. OMAHA, Neb. Meanwhile, Rocky tries to improve his relationship with his son, Robert (Sage Stallone). #4. Sylvester Stallone was born on July 6, 1946, in New York's gritty Hell's Kitchen, to Jackie Stallone (ne Labofish), an astrologer, and Frank Stallone, a beautician and hairdresser. Tommy "The Duke" Morrison was a rising boxing star in the late 1980s into the early 1990s who famously held a version of the World Boxing Championship, defeating George Foreman. People wouldnt shake his hand, wouldnt come close to him, wouldnt let babies next to him. Cookie Policy. Morrison would fight Lewis in 1995, getting knocked out in the sixth round in Atlantic City, N.J. Morrison won his first 28 professional fights, beating faded champions such as Pinklon Thomas along the way. Did Stallone ever say anything about Morrison's death? Can I act? He gained notoriety outside of the ring in 1989 when he starred as Tommy "The Machine" Gunn in Rocky V. In 1996, Morrison made headlines around the world as the first boxer with HIV and was banned from the sport. Tommy would absolutely dominate if he were in his prime boxing today.". That was 1990, so for almost 15 years, I was pretty well cooked.. I said Rocky cant fight in the ring anymore but in the street. The family would not disclose the cause of death. Morrison won the WBO title by outpointing George Foreman in 1993. But, at the same time, I dont think I have or will be given anything Im not capable of earning. ). "That's the way Tommy took off after he was told he was HIV-positive," Holden added. After turning professional in 1988, Morrison won 29 consecutive bouts before a defeat by fellow American Ray Mercer in 1991. Along with the stinging defeat, Morrison saw a potential $7.5 million payday for a title unification fight against Lewis wash away. Along the way, Morrison became such a recognizable face that he was cast in Rocky V alongside Sylvester Stallone. 2013 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Weathers actually looked like he knew what he was doing in the ring and moved pretty well. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet, " they said. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much "All through his career, him and I would come not to physical blows but disagreements on certain things. 1 at 126 pounds, Nery solidifies spots at 122. His lifestyle never changed, though, even when he stepped away from the ring. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Bivol keeps winning and moving up; Haney earns top 10 spot, A megafight is set: Here's what's at stake when Gervonta Davis faces Ryan Garcia in April, Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I remember hearing one of the original ideas for Rocky Balboa was to show Rocky made peace with his rivals throughout the years. Dave Zirin (@edgeofsports) is the sports editor at The Nation. It was too dark, the Hollywood superstar told Variety Magazine in 2019. His most recent book is Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down. I saw Rocky V the day it came out, the last part of a Rocky quintuple-feature at Loews 84th St. Cinema, and half the crowd walked out jeering and half were literally standing on their seats. Tommy Morrison blameless for Sylvester Stallones Rocky V bomb, Follow experienced boxing writer Phil Jay on Twitter, Xander Zayas ready to kick on in 2023 ahead of fight return, Mexican bantamweight Gael Cabrera signs with Golden Boy, Heaney relishes Flatley rematch on March 25, Christian Mbilli vs Carlos Gongora undercard set for March 23, Training injury puts super middleweight contenders life in danger, Conor Benn shares eggsplosive fact on WBC rating reinstatement. Tommy Morrison blameless for Sylvester Stallones Rocky V bomb, Follow experienced boxing writer Phil Jay on Twitter, Xander Zayas ready to kick on in 2023 ahead of fight return, Mexican bantamweight Gael Cabrera signs with Golden Boy, Heaney relishes Flatley rematch on March 25, Christian Mbilli vs Carlos Gongora undercard set for March 23, Training injury puts super middleweight contenders life in danger, Conor Benn shares eggsplosive fact on WBC rating reinstatement. On claiming the role, Morrison said in 1990: I understand Im being presented with an opportunity that comes along once in a lifetime. Morrison died Sunday night at a Nebraska hospital, said Tony Holden, his longtime promoter and close friend. "You have to look at who he was fighting in the '90s, the guys in that division were Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Riddick Bowe, Ray Mercer, George Foreman. Morrison said at a news conference he'd never fight again, blaming his plight on a "permissive, fast and reckless lifestyle.''. With only one previous acting credit two years before in They Live as an extra, Morrison would only grace screens once more. A Warner Bros. He was 44. . Gunn is pure hunger, and after Rocky takes him under his wing, he is easily swayed by the manipulations of Don King stand-in George Washington Duke (played with gusto by classic movie that guy Richard Gant). Part of the When It Was Cool Podcast Network from WhenItWasCool.com and hosted by DragonKingKarl (Karl Stern). "I zigged when I should have zagged," Morrison said afterward. When he was released, Morrison said his HIV tests had resulted in false positives, and he wanted to resume his career. He would then be fighting for his reputation until his untimely death. But there was never any word on Tommy Gunn and that bothered me. Upon rewatching, its impossible to not look at Morrison and wish he had gotten that message. Maybe like a quick R.I.P. Press J to jump to the feed. 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On September 1, 2013, Tommy Morrison died of non-communicable disease. Tommy Morrison most definitely hit harder than Mike Tyson. Other light moments arrive with Burt Youngs Pauly mangling the language in ways that would make a different Paulie jealous, like explaining to a confused Rocky that cojones is Latin for Spanish nuts. Then for the massive demographic of feminist Rocky fans, we get to see Adrian finally not be lame. That was 1990, so for almost 15 years, I was pretty well cooked.. I think Ill do all right.. Instead of fighting for the heavyweight title, he would now be in for the fight of his life. And I saw that, and you took a kid from this height of stardom, being in movies, to the point where everyone wanted to be Morrisons friend to the point where, man, nobody wanted to be in the same room with him. In 1993, Morrison beat Foreman to win the WBO heavyweight title, only to lose it to unheralded Michael Bentt in a defeat that scuttled a showdown with Lewis. Tommy said he was paid $100k for the movie, a 3 movie contract, and $2500! It involves the legendary Burgess Meredith clearly close to shedding his mortal coil, as Mickey, giving Rocky advice from beyond the grave. Take six minutes to watch it if you either have never seen the film or dismissed it when first released. Morrison won the WBO heavyweight title in 1993, He played Tommy "Machine" Gunn in "Rocky V", The fighter died in Omaha with his wife by his side. Rocky V sits at the bottom of all of the movies with 31% on both the Tomato-meter and the audience score. When he was released, Morrison said his HIV tests had resulted in false positives, and he wanted to resume his career. It all comes down to this: Can I fight? The Rocky movies all started with Sylvester Stallone, which became a cultural phenomenon. On claiming . Duke" Morrison was a rising boxing star in the late 1980s into the I said Rocky cant fight in the ring anymore but in the street. It was far removed from Rocky I, II, III, and IV, where Stallone played the hero and won battles inside the ropes. Boxer Tommy Morrison dead at 44: Was featured opposite Sylvester Stallone in 'Rocky V' and had boxing career ruined by HIV-positive status Boxer Tommy Morrison, a former heavyweight champion who was featured opposite Sylvester Stallone in the 1990 sequel Rocky V, and who made headlines after it was revealed that he was HIV-positive, died. Rocky fans will remember him as Tommy 'The Machine' Gunn in the execrable fifth instalment of Sylvester Stallone's franchise That's only a sample of the astonishing, hilarious, and disturbing . One of the 100 darkest moments in pop culture series. He had already run afoul of the law in 1993, when he pleaded guilty to assaulting a college student. He appeared opposite Sylvester Stallone in the 1990 film Rocky V as fighter Tommy "Machine" Gunn. The blond Adonis who had beaten the fearsome George Foreman for the heavyweight title and starred with Sylvester Stallone in Rocky V was too fit, too strong, to carry the dreaded virus. Tommy had a hard time with it back then, his promoter Tony Holden told Merrill. "Tommy's a very stubborn person and he views things the way he wants to view things. Tommy Morrison also got a And then he started research on the Internet and started saying it was a conspiracy. The high drama comes from Academy Awardwinning director John G. Avildsen and Sylvester Stallone choosing to send the iconic Rocky Balboa crashing to earth. In 1989, actor Sylvester Stallone observed one of Morrison's bouts. His career reached its apex in the summer of 1993 with a unanimous decision over Foreman, then in the midst of his comeback, to claim a vacant title. Morrison tested positive for HIV in a test conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission in 1996, bringing an end to his top-level career. It all comes down to this: Can I fight? Morrison's former manager, Tony Holden says his longtime friend died Sunday night, Sept. 1, 2013, at a . He went in that direction and never looked back. Also in Rocky Balboa he's living a decent middle class life not super rich. "It's one of those situations you have to live with and learn from it. It was a false positive, a government conspiracy, anything but what it actually was. It was Rocky, and Gunn trading blows in a punch-up without gloves. That's his right and privilege," Holden said. I don't doubt that Dolph was tough being a European karate champion, but I really doubt T had more skill in the ring than Carl Weathers. "If Tommy was fighting today, he no doubt would be a world champion," Holden said. Follow WBN: Facebook, Insta, Twitter. Tommy "The Duke" Morrison was a rising boxing star in the late 1980s into the early 1990s who famously held a version of the World Boxing Championship, defeating George Foreman. ), First published on September 2, 2013 / 12:19 PM. Stallone noticed the young undefeated boxer and invited him to a script reading. Updated Mar 15, 2021 at 11:19pm. Sylvester Stallone was impressed by the young contenders attitude and willingness to learn the acting business. A subreddit dedicated to the Rocky movie series, a series about a boxer named Rocky Balboa and his life. , bloodthirsty race driver named "Machine Gun Joe Viterbo" in the Roger Corman-produced Death Race 2000 (1975). He also starred alongside Sylvester Stallone in the film Rocky V, playing Tommy 'The Machine' Gunn. The boy's mother, Diana, had Native American roots, and the father came from Scotland. He beat a bunch of long shots and faded stars over the next couple of years before his loss to Lewis. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. He will and should be remembered as a cautionary tale: the antiMagic Johnson of the sports world, someone who chose an awful death instead of a chance at a different life. He was 44. Morrison played the character Tommy Machine Gunn in Rocky V, made in 1990. I figured he could have been one of Rockys trainers. So when he fights Tommy Morrison in the movie, Rocky says, I cant beat you in the ring, but Ill beat you in the street.. Tommy Morrison could act and was not to blame for the failure of Rocky V. It was only surprising that he didnt work more before his career was taken away. The former world heavyweight champion remains sorely missed nine years and more after his tragic passing at the age of 44. So when he fights Tommy Morrison in the movie, Rocky says, I cant beat you in the ring, but Ill beat you in the street.. Sylvester Stallone watched one of his fights and decided to cast him as 'Tommy Gunn' in Rocky V, with Morrison taking a six-month break from his promising career.. Morrison fought twice more in his career, winning once in West Virginia and for the final time in Mexico. . I'm sure if what Stallone is saying makes sense. BrooklynBomber, Aug 1, 2007. Tommy Morrison was a boxer who played a boxer MGM/YouTube Professional boxer Thomas David Morrison stars alongside Sylvester Stallone in 1990's "Rocky V" as Tommy Gunn, the aspiring young boxer . I don't see why Rocky would want to associate with him again after his treachery in 5. Holden declined to comment Monday on the cause of Morrison's death. And he did. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved. The problem is Tommy (Gunn, not Morrison) was a dick. 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