Tommy Morrison died eleven years in the past at present. World Boxing Information remembers ‘The Duke’ alongside his loyal spouse Trish, who spoke completely to WBN.
The hard-hitting heavyweight will dwell lengthy within the reminiscence of boxing followers, not just for his capability to obliterate his opponents however for his charismatic look within the Rocky franchise.
Morrison would have turned 55 earlier this 12 months, far too younger to be taken away, as he was on September 1, 2013. Earlier than his premature passing, WBN contacted Tommy commonly to attempt to get his message throughout to the followers as he battled misinformation surrounding his profession and situation.
Tommy’s widow, Trish, has since taken over that battle, preserving in common contact with WBN to maintain Tommy’s legacy alive. She has since confirmed many wrongful claims towards Tommy that aren’t true.
As one other 12 months ticks by with out her beloved husband, Trish is making ready for the discharge of a documentary in 2025 that guarantees to construct on all the knowledge World Boxing Information has launched on the Morrison’s behalf since 2010.
Trish informed WBN, “It’s been 11 years since my husband Tommy handed away. I’m really grateful for the assist, emails, texts, voicemails, prayers, and messages I’ve obtained worldwide all these years. We’ve carried one another day by day for Tommy.
“So many good issues have occurred to maintain Tommy’s identify and legacy alive. We even celebrated Tommy’s life with a particular Beginner Boxing Match, the place youngsters discovered about Tommy. I used to be in a position to hand those that attended Tommy’s unfavourable drug check outcomes, which he was so pleased with!”
As Trish continues the battle to clear Tommy’s identify to all those that nonetheless imagine the negativity, it appears the message is getting throughout. As Trish knowledgeable WBN, Tommy has an official YouTube Channel with virtually 5000 subscribers @officialchanneltommymorrison. In the meantime, Tommy Morrison options in a brand new boxing online game, the primary for years, alongside most of the high stars.
Via the official Instagram channels @tommy_gunnmorrison @tommy.trisha.morrison, Fb TommyTrishaMorrison, and the X account @trisha_tommy, Trish options virtually day by day video clips and particular images and recollections. There’s additionally a particular on-line store with plenty of implausible merchandise, the place a proportion of the income Trish receives go in direction of a trigger expensive to his coronary heart—The Retired Boxers Fund.
Add to that the documentary ‘I’m Tommy Morrison,’ which can inform the story from his aspect. ‘I’m Tommy Morrison’ has been filming since 2023 and is at the moment slated to return out in 2025.
As Trish defined, it’s “his story—his life—how he lived and breathed it. Some completely superb individuals from all walks of life are a part of his life and dying story.”
She added, “Most significantly, within the final 11 years following the Morrison vs NSAC/QUEST federal lawsuit- media are actually lastly reporting and acknowledging to the followers worldwide the existence of Tommy’s antemortem and postmortem pathology studies authored by consultants within the area of virology and microbiology. Thanks, Dr.Gunter, Dr.Hinrichs, and Dr.Smith at Boston Mass. Basic Hospital and UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska, and likewise to Dr.Henry Soloway, the CEO of the Las Vegas Laboratory in 1996, for his signed affidavit.
“These studies scientifically verify Tommy didn’t have any viral particles, no budding retroviruses, no abnormalities in his cells, bodily fluids, or organs. [A retrovirus is the scientific term for HIV, and no retroviruses were identified]. The media are actually additionally reporting TOMMY’S check outcomes, which got here again unfavourable for any of the AIDS illnesses. Thanks to Dr.Bauman, Dr.Lele, Dr.Kozel, and Dr.Heasty, amongst others, for testing Tommy for these and ruling them out.”
The reason for dying, which has been debated for years as Trish fights towards the negativity of the hard-to-shake-off HIV stigma, is since effectively documented.
What many followers don’t know is that Tommy underwent horrific botched surgical procedure again in 2011 and a coronary heart surgical procedure a month earlier than he died.
Trish identified, “I used to be with Tommy till his final breath. Tommy’s explanation for dying was cardiac arrest, septic shock, septicemia, and multi-organ failure on September 1, 2013, at 11.50 pm.
“All of us miss Tommy very a lot and the thrill he helped carry to the game of boxing and the large display in ROCKY V [which, for many, is now becoming a fan favorite!].”
She concluded, “Tommy deserves respect and to be remembered in a great way. I thank each one that has helped maintain Tommy’s identify and legacy alive.
“Tommy was a human being, and his life mattered. ‘Don’t Give Up On Me, My Love’ was the final written message he left me – I and his devoted followers won’t ever surrender on him.” – Trisha Morrison, Spouse and widow to Tommy Morrison.
WBN want to specific our sorrow at Tommy’s passing in 2013 and our gratitude to Trish for persevering with the battle. Tommy Morrison is a legend of our sport and absolutely deserves a spot within the Worldwide Boxing Corridor of Fame.
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