When Tommy Morrison Challenged Lennox Lewis

Welcome back to Boxing after dark! In today's video we have to go back to 1995 for a heavyweight clash between two titans in Lennox Lewis and Tommy Morrison. Both fighters at the time where in need of a big win to regain their respect at the top

[@markkosmider2144]

Tastefully done - showing both fighters the level of dignity and respect they deserve. A very high quality production - thank you.

[@Cesar1492Enjoyer]

I’m obsessed with the 90s heavyweight boxing era. So much star power and legendary fighters.

[@WhiteyMcCrackerson]

Fucken right. The division was stacked. An era where Mike Tyson is ranked 5th. I think usyk and fury are the only ones in that era that crack the top 10

[@terrykirk6951]

😏 HOW WELL DO YOU THINK TYSON FURY OR WILDER WOULD'VE DONE HONESTLY?

[@WhiteyMcCrackerson]

@@terrykirk6951 fury would have done better but there’s no way of knowing for sure. Wilder’s best win was a 40 year old Ortiz who was ahead on points before being knocked out, so I don’t think he would he as dominant. Probably near the bottom of the top 10 or beyond. Guys like Tommy Morrison would have cleaned him up easily. Fury’s best win was a 39 year old Klitschko and wilder so the jury is out on him too. Neither makes any effort to fight the best. Everyone who fury beat since 2018, would not have made the top 15 or even 20 in the 90s aside from wilder. Chisora? Swartz? Whyte? Wallin? Francis? None of these guys would have cracked the top 20

[@terrykirk6951]

@@WhiteyMcCrackerson 😄 TOTALLY AGREE! THAT'S WHY I ASKED ✌️

[@SKa-tt9nm]

@@terrykirk6951wilder would have been on the level of a Mercer or a Morrison - ie not in the top tier of Lewis, Tyson, Holyfield, Bowe, but a good challenger that makes for interesting fights. His record wouldn’t have been nearly as good. Never would have won a belt. He’d be the type of guy to knock out a Herbie Hyde, get a shot at a belt and then get wrecked by a prime Bowe. Fury would have been in the top tier. He’s a complete boxer - except for not having great power. His boxing skills are really impressive and his size would make him a nightmare matchup for most. Would lose to a prime Tyson, but then again we didn’t see a prime Tyson a lot in the 90s. In shape Bowe beats him, but out of shape Bowe may have lost to him. Lennox would have handled him easily. But he would have beaten the likes of MM, old foreman, ibiabuchi, Briggs etc.

[@hnicmentorship1943]

Boxing after dark should be proud of themselves for putting together such an amazing documentary and tribute to Tommy Morrison. You gave him his dignity.

[@henryoosthui3495]

I wish could train him Morrison would be better

[@brandonmansell]

Honestly ESPN level production here. Your voice is gripping, the writing is well thought and it just makes for amazing story telling... Commendable ode to Tommy there at the end, nothing but respect... & How could we forget, Lennox Lewis, one truly for the ages. Great work.

[@BoxingAfterDark]

Thank you Sir! It means the world.

[@Lance-bg3hn]

He shows too much bias. He has a clear hatred for guys like Broner. Even though I don't like broner, you can't be a serious page and show bias

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@@Lance-bg3hn 1) channel isn't one person. Guy narrating is American, channel from UK, original narrater was British... Secondly, Boxing is a sport with inherent bias, and please don't pretend as if he would be the first person to have an unpleasant take on AB, or as if they're not many who are not fond of AB.. I just watched the video they did on AB vs demarco, and I've seen the one of AB vs Maidana, idk what you're on about...

[@Lance-bg3hn]

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[@brandonmansell]

@@Lance-bg3hn Have you seen the numbers on their recent videos? Lmao In the world of KZbin boxing, no where near the realm of small... cope more 💀🤡

[@AhmadHamzabalad]

The 70's and 90's were great decades for heavyweights.we may never see this many great heavyweights at the same time again

[@mattisafool]

they were all on the gear then, boxing under more scrutiny now.

[@NoRockinMansLand]

Yeah it was legendary

[@peterherrington3300]

Morrison was a bum , plenty of those around

[@vordman]

Tommy's rapid decline was frightening. Never take anything for granted, people. It can all unravel in the blink of an eye. RiP Tommy Morrison.

[@kenrickeason]

Dude had everything.. to turn around and lose it all.. Tommy Morrison should be a cautionary tale to anyone who has a career to slow down and think about what you are doing..

[@jgooner894]

⁠@@kenrickeasonI’m not caught up on that. What are the big points why Tommy declined?

[@HarryHardon9]

Shagged his life away

[@natepoodle9132]

Yes, he had so much potential. A lot of boxers had "hard times", even Tyson, but they got over them so much better than poor old Tommy. I would tentatively put money on Mike Tyson beating him, but I think it would be late round, and something like TKO. I do not think Iron Mike would paste him though. Tommy could even have beaten Mike, but I'm not sure.

[@donjohn2695]

That's what being HIV does to you

[@Bpproved]

Bro everything about these boxing videos is TOP TIER. The way you frame everything & set up the fight so it really feels like 2 JUGGERNAUTS colliding. And the Black Ops 1 music to top everything all off! Gotta be the best boxing channel on youtube. *chefs kiss*

[@johnnyboy7144]

I was 14 and I was at this fight live in Atlantic City with my mom and best friend, it was my first ever fight in person and even though my boy Tommy got dominated and lost I had a ton of fun and got to meet Larry Holmes, Holyfield, Christy Martin, Michael Buffer, among many others

[@eabxxx123]

Man that's awesome. An experience you'll never forget.

[@johnnyboy7144]

@@eabxxx123 definitely bro, I just wish I still had all the pictures from it and the autographs. Misplaced everything when I moved a few times over the years… sucks

[@xxcrump3575]

You must've been that little big head boy sitting in front of me.

[@johnnyboy7144]

@@xxcrump3575 wtf does that even mean? F%%kin weirdo

[@kenrickeason]

Dude! That's awesome as hell man! 👍🏿🔥

[@HNiCDuke]

Lewis is one of few boxer that defeated every opponent he faced

[@dylanburston7453]

Only 3 HW champs have done that. Lennox, Marciano and a Sweedish guy whos name i cant rememeber nor find anywhere

[@HNiCDuke]

@@dylanburston7453 you missed the great Riddick bowe

[@dylanburston7453]

@@HNiCDuke He has a NC against Mathis Jr, so he hasnt technically eaten every opponent. Im also reluctant to call the Golata fights "wins", but hes certainly the closest

[@HNiCDuke]

@@dylanburston7453 no technical he didnt win but he didnt lose either. Bowe would of beat Mathis even if the fight wasnt called. he knocked Mathis out but they ruled it a NC because of late hit. Bowe is still up there with Lewis in my book.

[@dylanburston7453]

@@HNiCDuke Bowe deserved a DQ for that, just as Golata did for his low blows. Bowe had at least half a dozen ocaitions where he hit a guy when he was down. He literaly had a streak of hitting guys when they were down. Hes lucky it was a NC and not a DQ, like RJJ got

[@mikea9359]

RIP Tommy, a true warrior

[@deryckcumberbatch3629]

He was a loser

[@frankviterise7333]

No one does boxing better than boxing after Dark number one you can even make old fights new again with the history you put behind the boxers!

[@ALLNAMESAREALLREADYT]

I watched ESPN documentary "Tommy" and must say it was one of the most heartbreaking films I have ever seen ...RIP Tommy

[@brians9182]

I'm from Arkansas. Ft. Smith Arkansas. There is some debate over where he was born. Was it Oklahoma or Arkansas?

[@ALLNAMESAREALLREADYT]

🙄@@brians9182

[@emanuelmartinez2597]

​@@brians9182I believe it was Delaware, Oklahoma.

[@tomassenadasilva710]

Truly one of the heaviest stories out there.. That ESPN doc is a masterpiece with no happy ending

[@ALLNAMESAREALLREADYT]

🥲@@tomassenadasilva710

[@wiskeywiskey0365]

man the way you gave Tommy his flowers was beautiful...something that should have been written into stone for him. truly a warrior with tons of heart.

[@jojolisticallyspeaking4266]

Lennox Lewis is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time! RIP Tommy Morrison.

[@Rockyo1]

Couldn’t have said it better myself 🥊🤙

[@deryckcumberbatch3629]

Tommy was selfish and evil

[@Jaya365]

Lewis was savage here

[@bola5671]

It's best to not speak ill of the dead that have no way to defend themselves@@deryckcumberbatch3629

[@jerrynappi7075]

Come on? GOAT not even in the top 25 silly one You must be a youngin lol

[@freezhollywood]

My new fav channel

[@CasoDoBronx]

Tell me about it I hope they just don’t disappear like the usual boxing channels 😠

[@freezhollywood]

@@CasoDoBronx right!!! It’s weird as hell how they just randomly disappear. S/o Hancho

[@BoxingAfterDark]

Dont worry, I'm not planning on going anywhere, and I appreciate the support Sir, more coming soon!

[@CasoDoBronx]

@@BoxingAfterDark Salute 🫡

[@hammerqos]

Lewis is without a doubt one of boxings greatest ever fighters. Sheer class

[@agnikaineverdies7646]

Probably just squeezes into the top 10

[@gdfggggg]

He was the greatest

[@capri2673]

@@gdfgggggBetter than Ali? I don't think so.

[@godislord3377]

Who is responsible for these non knowledgeable messages

[@hammerqos]

@@godislord3377 In my opinion he is . I have watched a lot of boxing . Sugar Ray Leonard is the greatest I have ever seen but Lewis would certainly be in top 5

[@bobprobert353]

You need way more likes with your vids dude. You do a great job. I'm a subscriber.

[@BoxingAfterDark]

Thanks for the sub! And don't worry about it, it just makes me strive to get better and better!

[@bobprobert353]

@@BoxingAfterDark You have a great narrators voice mate. Keep up the great vids

[@HucciManeHuman]

Epic! Great mini docs. The run down of the careers and the path they took is awesome.

[@BlackBoyLost92]

Beautiful tribute and excellent production. This channel is bound to explode

[@wheydrian551]

So glad I found your channel

[@chrisbatey5104]

This channel should have millions of subscribers. It's brilliant!

[@gabed5673]

This is top shelf production quality. Such a classy way to present your material. Keep up the great work!

[@danc2426]

Beautiful tribute to The Duke ! Thank you !

[@billharley7649]

Great channel, really like your classic style. Very good analysis and breakdown of the action and backstory. Look fwd to more, thank you. 🥊

[@famillebourezak9662]

Absolutely, Tommy was a real hero, he is and will remain part of the box history. Anothet great video. Thanks,

[@ashleyhammond999]

Eternal respect to King Lennox and wishes of eternal peace to Tommy ‘The Duke’ Morrison for, as the narrator rightly claims, whatever happened to him outside the ring is of no concern to us boxing fans. Tommy brought excitement and entertainment, he was a proper fighter and a solid professional athlete. Each of us experiences mishaps in life, it remains a sad fact that Tommy’s brought an end to his life far too early. His fight reel will never fade, shine on Mr Morrison. Respect.

[@diggzdinero9785]

👏 facts on facts…Tommy the machine Gunn lol 👏

[@xxcrump3575]

All the fighters of color it's always of concern to the narrators what goes on with them outside of the ring.

[@CesarSanchezfool]

Bad idea to challenge Lennox

[@ahuse1]

nice statement about Tommy at the end. great content as always.

[@corneiliusclemons1140]

Man this channel is amazing. From the commentary, to the clips used and the overall story put together. However, my favorite thing about these videos is the music in the back. Your taste is amazing dawg lol. Keep it up!

[@williamsibanda9904]

"Johnny's life passed him by like a warm summer day ". I think that line is from the song Shooting Star by Bad Company. It describes the life of Tommy the Duke Morrison. Hugely talented but lacking in personal discipline. We love what he brought to the ring. RIP.

[@thedarkstranger963]

I wonder: do you realize how profound your post is? RESPECT AND HONOR.

[@donjohn2695]

It is by bad company written by Paul Rodgers about all the rock stars that died young like Hendrix Janis Joplin Jim Morrison John Bonham Keith moon the song could be Morrison's epitaph

[@thedarkstranger963]

@@donjohn2695 In a way, they're all just "Shooting Star", don't you know? Glad to see there are many more out there who hold respect for Classic Rock.

[@kcash6359]

@@donjohn2695 Strange how people forget about Brian Jones. He was THE charter member in the 27 Club.

[@stickmove6842]

I gotta say on the editing side....love your music selection on this one

[@budinfield9746]

I was on a Golden Glove championship team with Tommy in 1979. He was 10. He was a good kid, far older than his age. It was a pleasure to watch him progress over the years. He could have been a true champions but his own demons he couldn't control. Love ya Tommy, RIP brother. 🙏

[@eac1235]

Ok ,first of all Tommy was born in 1969 which would have made him TEN YEARS OLD!!!! Ten year olds do not now or ever have fought in the Golden Gloves. Silver Gloves are for 10 to 15 year olds ,which Tommy never competed in at all. My question is did know him in the Junior Golden Gloves?? If so in 1979 you would have known him competing as a Pee Wee. That is for 8 to 10 year olds.

[@Da_Publick]

​@@eac1235How about "did you know him at all?"

[@budinfield9746]

Apparently each knows it all from something he read. I'm sorry, but I lived it. I have photos and newspaper photos/articles still to this day. Yeah, it was awhile ago (1979) but yes, cameras were invented and so were newspapers! 😆

[@StevenTheDeamon]

Keep 'em coming champ :)

[@CesarSanchezfool]

Another great Lennox performance was when he went against Michael Grant

[@LexTheSteeler]

Only discovered this channel yesterday, already watched a handful of your uploads, each and every video is such high quality in terms of storytelling and production. Amazing work, amazing videos

[@BoxingAfterDark]

thanks for for the support! glad your enjoying the content

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Another great one love your content! 👊🏾🤙🏾🙏🏾

[@BoxingAfterDark]

Appreciate it! More to come soon Ermi!

[@ANDY_FUGAZI]

Wonderful, heartfelt, concluding comments for an Icon in the boxing world !!

[@fredowen4680]

Great video! I love your channel

[@BoxingAfterDark]

Glad you enjoyed! Always appreciate the support!

[@OnceTheyNamedMeiWasnt]

This channel is going to be bigger than Foreman, Fury and Five Bellies McFarlington! It is amazing! Kepp going, you are pound for pound best boxing channel out the already; keep on proving it! 👍

[@CJBlake-ym6ky]

I subscribed SO hard!

[@dustindoucet5615]

Rip Tommy Morrison a.k.a. Tommy Gunn. He is underrated as a fighter

[@SKa-tt9nm]

Vastly overrated as a fighter, by people who know nothing about boxing.

[@peterherrington3300]

He's overrated. Blokes a typical playboy yank . Image obsessed , no class or dignity

[@MrVice123456]

That was brilliant. Subscribed!

[@ericelliott2623]

He was a great ref also Good stoppage

[@francisjtuk]

Tommy was an interesting individual with an absolutely massive punch. A very good addition to the brilliant arsenal of fighters in the 90s.

[@RossKempOnYourMum01]

Probably the best left hook of all time, absolutely insane punch

[@oliverpearson1577]

@@RossKempOnYourMum01 He did have a great left hook, but the best of all time? Come on man.

[@SKa-tt9nm]

@@RossKempOnYourMum01he didn’t even have the best left hook of the 90s. Tyson and RJJ were miles ahead of him.

[@RossKempOnYourMum01]

@@SKa-tt9nm wrong

[@yeerrr2726]

Great channel 💪🏿

[@theresaxxx3993]

Thanks for rhe content.

[@monsterman7721]

Tommy had some insane power in that left hook even ray Mercer said that hardest puncher he fought was tommy r.i.p.

[@alexkrycek3359]

Outstanding video

[@bradleydolphin1049]

How do you not have more subscribers. 1 of the best youtube boxing channels around

[@martinlopez2955]

FANTASTIC content 👏

[@NabilAbdulrashidComedy]

Surprised I only just subscribed today.. this is a brilliant channel

[@SeanSidious]

Respect to the duke, rip.

[@deryckcumberbatch3629]

Respect for what, hiding the fact he had aids and put other boxers life at risk.

[@mattbaker4747]

Nice words at the end and well put together video … rip Tommy

[@eaglestrikes1]

Lovely respectful video, thank you for sharing

[@richardgfeller141]

I really like the production value of this channel (great selection of immages, superb research, very good narration, nice audio selection and quality..)! Keep up the good work man! LET'S GO CHAMP!!

[@BoxingAfterDark]

Glad to hear it Richard!

[@thestarsaligned]

FIRST!!! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS BOXING AFTER DARK~!!!!

[@Bonescratcher]

Lennox is definitely in the conversation for GOAT. He probably loses that argument but just merely being in that conversation already makes you a legend

[@theeverseeingeye7290]

Please stop with that! He was very good but no Legend! If Rahmanand McCall knocked him out with one punch can you Imagine what Rocky Marciano would have done to him? Probably would have ended his career with that glass jaw of his! I can easily name 8 other heavyweights that would have ko'd him if he faced them prime for prime! Excellent fighter but barely makes too 10 if he even does!

[@paulpeirson65]

​@@theeverseeingeye7290😂😂😂 don't be silly, Lennox never ducked anyone and beat all in a really competitive era. Legend, he would KO any heavyweight from any era. if he was American you would be calling him the greatest of all time. Ali lost fights, Tyson lost fights 😂😂

[@NoRockinMansLand]

​@@paulpeirson65 Holyfield beats him

[@FLASHAHOLIC_TV]

Lewis is the GOAT. I'll not argue when Foreman says Lewis is the best of all time, either!!!

[@Cyraxx2944]

I’m 51 , I share Tommy’s name & he was my great ___hope as a young man.Thanks for a great doc on this fight.

[@nogi9231]

Rest in love, Tommy. ❤️

[@HeROsiNhEaVeN]

Very respectful eulogy to Tommy Morrison….R.I.P….🙏🏻

[@grahampitchy8691]

Tommy was a great guy who entertained us all until the very end. God Bless you Tommy.

[@zislec]

Top notch content. 👏🏾😌

[@thegamingchef3304]

Huge Football fan, but Boxing was my first love when it came to sports.

[@takezo3601]

Excellent presentation.

[@m12ttd]

Lennox took on everyone that was someone in the 90's and proved himself a worthy Undisputed World Champion! Retired at the right time, as there was nobody left that could beat him! A truly Great Boxer!

[@stevedawson6979]

Great content. I respect your sincerity and depth. Being genuine is an understated attribute.

[@Rockyo1]

We all Love you Tommy 🙏🏻❤️💪🏼🥊🥊🥊

[@TheBatugan77]

Tomato can. Psssh.

[@johnb3948]

Well said. Ty for the respect

[@tonymcnamara9368]

RIP Tommy Morrison. 🙏

[@htinternational2474]

Looking forward to your next video

[@suyapapi2298]

I’ve just started watching I’m at 2:37 but wow. I don’t even know boxing like that this is good

[@Bigguccirambo]

You might have the greatest boxing channel on KZbin

[@RokDAWG1]

I was heartbroken watching Tommy’s decline. I had hoped to see him do great things. He did accomplish so much and I’m glad that no matter how bad his personal life became,so many of us try to always think of the good things that he brought to the world.

[@soltaylor685]

Morrisons life can't be deemed a failure. He won a world title, had wealth good looks and beautiful woman. I life lived to the fullest. Not a wasted life in my opinion.

[@YellowPlagueProductions]

Morrison was such wasted potential. He could've been one of the greats if he took his training seriously when he was younger.

[@ObeseCaligula]

🥊🥊

[@wiskeywiskey0365]

I love these videos... ever think of doing a video like this on the night big George Foreman beat Michael Moore

[@bumlookercheekymonkey3985]

Wow I have watched many documentaries on the duke. I loved how you ended it saying its none of our business. World would be a better place if everyone learned to myob. 👏

[@GARTH257]

Great put together film from BAD channel.tommys problem was he was up against i believe a top ten of all time heavyweight champs in lennox lewis.,your respect for tommy at the end of film is awesome,thank you..

[@justinfletcher7630]

And the ray mercer fight is the one that buried him

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Mercer was really underrated. I was a massive Lewis fan but I think he edged it when he fought Lennox. Tragic what happened to Tommy.

[@therealitalianstallion]

RIP to a great boxer Tommy Morrison..❤️🙏

[@HiAxl]

Classy narration

[@copee2960]

Lennox Lewis looks like a bigger version of Bud Crawford....can you imagine having to face that kind of force.

[@BH-tp3pm]

Tbf. Great match! Both landing and taking some big shots that honestly I think would flatten todays standard of the heavies. Good solid effort from Tommy keep going back in end getting up. Lewis was playing. Could have ended that a lot sooner

[@davenorth8922]

That summation at the end was pure class and showed Tommy was a good man.

[@NSGTX]

Morrison already had many a hard fights before Lewis. Which undoubtedly had taken a toll on the Duke. Would have been a more interesting fight if this had happend 3-5 years earlier.

[@mdluk199]

Lewis would have beaten Tommy at any stage of his career. Tommy was a tough and exciting fighter but he wasn't an elite fighter.

[@chrisjackson8299]

Stop it

[@chipchiperson679]

No he never had the skill and his level of competition was bad full of bums compared to Lennox list of wins over top 10 contenders and former champions. Are you deaf or dumb when you missed that narration

[@KRAJINA_]

Too bad the Lewis vs Bowe fight never came to fruition.. would have been another great fight

[@goncalodoria8958]

Yes , indeed , Lennox Lewis is One of Best Ever in Heavyweight Boxing History . Anyway , Morrison was a great Warrior , also, he was world champion and facing well Great Ones such were , Lewis , Tua , etc . He lost fairly against Tua and against Lewis but , anyway , he was a Great Warrior . Rest in Peace , Morrison .

[@User39.]

boxing was so good in the 80-90's

[@johnuricchio433]

At the end of this video, I cried 😢

[@dougholdem2898]

Great stop

[@shaned7158]

Lewis fought and beat every big name from champions and number 1 ranked fighters.this was also the second golden age of heavyweights.

[@asr5657]

One of the greatest boxers ever period

[@gershomtan5879]

Tommy? I love the guy but nah. He barely cracks the top 5 of his era, which also happens to be the greatest era of heavyweights. His downfall was a tragedy.

[@kenrickeason]

​​@@gershomtan5879 Tommy had a chance to be one of the greatest boxers of all time but his growing fame and constant partying took over his dedication to boxing.. He said so himself countless of times..

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

the Ayatollah was deeply moved by your beautiful closing words. Well done.

[@vh88777]

Nice speech about Tommy Morrison

[@coppertopv365]

Lennox changed trainers.. and changed his career. I think it was a good fight, and a neccessary fight.

[@bodaciousleech]

The nineties were one of the greatest eras in boxing.

[@heavensmith8284]

“His dashing looks” then shows a picture of a calf muscle with a mullet 😂

[@jimmymakmta]

I enjoyed watching Lenox Lewis carrer, and he deserves to be recognized in the class of great heavy weight boxers

[@kevinstewart8876]

That proves that no boxer was ever the same after they fought George Foreman.

[@MarcosAntonio-gr2fs]

Descance em paz Tommy morrisom