Tommy Morrison

Born: 1969-01-02 in Gravette, Arkansas

Died: 2013-09-01

Known For: Acting

Biography

Tommy David Morrison (January 2, 1969 – September 1, 2013), nicknamed "The Duke", was an American professional boxer who held the WBO heavyweight title. He won 48 of 52 professional fights, and retired from boxing in 1996 when he tested positive forHIV. He appeared in the 1990 Sylvester Stallone boxing film Rocky V. Morrison attempted a comeback in 2006, claiming he had tested negative for HIV. In August 2013, Morrison's mother announced that her son was in the final stages of AIDS, and he died on September 1, 2013.

Filmography

2017

Tommy as Self

2009

30 for 30 as Self

2006

The Opponents as Self / Tommy Gunn

1995

Cybill as Leo
Lennox Lewis vs. Tommy Morrison as Self

1993

Raw as Tommy Morrison

1990

Rocky V as Tommy 'Machine' Gunn
Tommy "The Duke" Morrison as Self

1988

They Live as Dave - Resistance Fighter (uncredited)