Tommy Morrison

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.

Known For

Filmography

2017 Tommy
as Self
2009 30 for 30
as Self
as Self / Tommy Gunn
1993 Raw
as Tommy Morrison
1990 Rocky V
as Tommy 'Machine' Gunn
1988 They Live
as Dave - Resistance Fighter (uncredited)