Tommy Morrison’s hard-hitting son Kenzie is ready to face the heavyweight who knocked out his brother Trey in December 2021, WBN has discovered.
Kenzie, who final fought in late 2023, has 19 stoppages from 21 wins in opposition to one defeat and two attracts. As World Boxing Information reported, Kenzie has been chasing a battle with Jake Paul or Tommy Fury to safe his household’s future.
As he waits to see if these strikes bear fruit, Morrison will return subsequent month to battle harmful puncher Mike Balogun. The 40-year-old worn out Kenzie’s older sibling, Trey, in 161 seconds, inflicting his solely profession loss up to now. Balogun scored two stoppages in 2022 earlier than operating into Murat Gassiev final 12 months. The robust former cruiserweight took Balogun out within the second spherical.
Since his defeat to Balogun, Trey had taken day trip from the game earlier than being concerned in two severe car accidents. Trey is taking restoration day-by-day, and it’s not a certainty that he’ll ever battle once more.
As promoter Tony Holden defined, Kenzie will get the chance to avenge the knockout in his absence.
“We’ve got been engaged on getting Kenzie Morrison a significant battle. I obtained a name from my companion Lou DiBella, and he confirmed Mike Balogun is in. Each fighters have agreed as contracts will likely be signed to make it official.
“Kenzie Morrison 21-1 vs Mike Balogun 21-1 to happen October 23, at Madison Sq. Backyard. Balogun is understood for his win over Morrison’s brother, Trey Lippe Morrison. Kenzie vows to avenge his brother’s loss by taking probably the most aggressive battle of his profession.
“Kenzie Morrison is the son of legendary Heavyweight Champion Tommy “The Duke” Morrison. We’ve got wonderful sponsorship packages for Kenzie, together with nice seats at Madison Sq. Backyard. Contact me, and I’ll schedule a name with Lou DiBella and myself to debate the small print.”
The information comes simply two days after the eleventh anniversary of Tommy’s premature demise. Each brothers have fought of their father’s picture and title since turning skilled. They each put on the Stars and Stripes adopted by Tommy throughout his profession after he appeared within the Rocky Franchise as Tommy ‘The Machine’ Gunn alongside Sylvester Stallone.
On October 23, these well-known trunks will enter the ropes once more in New York Metropolis, bidding to erase the reminiscence of an surprising reverse.
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