Obituaries
In 1993, Tommy Morrison beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title. He also played Tommy Gunn in ‘Rocky V.’ His career was cut short by a positive HIV test in 1996.
Sept. 2, 2013
Tommy Morrison dies at 44; former heavyweight boxing champion
Sports
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman remembers Tommy Morrison
Sept. 3, 2013
Former heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Morrison dies at 44
Former heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Morrison, who co-starred in “Rocky V” and had his career cut short when he tested positive for HIV, has died.
Boxing: Heavyweight is ‘medically suspended’ and fight is canceled.
Feb. 11, 1996
Boxing: Not only does he worry about his own health in re-testing, but that of his fiancee. Answers expected Thursday.
Feb. 15, 1996
Tommy Morrison got his 29th knockout in 34 fights, stopping Joe Hipp in the ninth round of their heavyweight bout at Reno.
June 28, 1992
Movies
Street-wise and ring-toughened, Tommy Morrison seemed a perfect fit when the producers of “Rocky V” went searching for a young Midwestern boxer to play opposite Sylvester Stallone.
Nov. 16, 1990
USC Sports
In the late 1920s, a USC football player named Marion Morrison was hired as a prop man on a John Ford movie at the old Fox lot on Western Avenue.
Nov. 13, 1990