Best fights of Tommy Morrison
Over 19 years as a professional, Tommy Morrison compiled a 48-3-1 (42) record, including six title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Tommy Morrison KOs Donovan Ruddock
On June 10, 1995 Tommy Morrison fought Donovan Ruddock for the vacant IBC heavyweight title. Morrison was 26 years old with a record of 44-2-1, and Ruddock was 31 with a record of 28-4-1. Morrison was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ruddock was coming off a win. Morrison stopped Donovan Ruddock via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Tommy Morrison defeats George Foreman
On June 7, 1993 Tommy Morrison fought George Foreman for the vacant WBO heavyweight title. Morrison was 24 years old with a record of 36-1, and Foreman was 44 with a record of 72-3. Morrison was on a 8-fight winning streak and Foreman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Morrison won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Tommy Morrison KOs Carl Williams
On January 16, 1993 Tommy Morrison faced Carl Williams in a heavyweight bout. Morrison was 24 years old with a record of 34-1, and Williams was 33 with a record of 26-5. Morrison was on a 6-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Morrison stopped Carl Williams via TKO in the 8th round.
4. Tommy Morrison stops Pinklon Thomas
On February 19, 1991 Tommy Morrison faced Pinklon Thomas in a heavyweight bout. Morrison was 22 years old with a record of 25-0, and Thomas was 33 with a record of 30-5-1. Morrison was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak, while Thomas was on a 2-fight losing streak. Morrison stopped Pinklon Thomas via retirement in the 1st round.
5. Tommy Morrison KOs James Tillis
On January 11, 1991 Tommy Morrison faced James Tillis in a heavyweight bout. Morrison was 22 years old with a record of 24-0, and Tillis was 33 with a record of 39-17-1. Morrison was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Tillis was coming off a win. Morrison stopped James Tillis via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Tommy Morrison stops Tim Tomashek
On August 30, 1993 Tommy Morrison defended his WBO heavyweight title against Tim Tomashek. Morrison was 24 years old with a record of 37-1, and Tomashek was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morrison was on a 9-fight winning streak. Morrison stopped Tim Tomashek via retirement in the 4th round. Defended the title.
7. Tommy Morrison draws with Ross Puritty
On July 28, 1994 Tommy Morrison faced Ross Puritty in a heavyweight bout. Morrison was 25 years old with a record of 41-2, and Puritty was 27 with a record of 8-8. Morrison was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Puritty was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a split decision.