WBO Heavyweight Champion Ray “Merciless” Mercer (17-0) defended his title against undefeated challenger Tommy “The Duke” Morrison (28-0) in a high-stakes showdown billed as the “Test of Courage.” Both fighters were Olympic gold medalists — Mercer in 1988, and Morrison a standout amateur known for his explosive power. The turning point came early in Round 5, when Mercer trapped Morrison in the corner and unleashed a brutal 15-punch barrage. Morrison, pinned against the ropes with no defense, abso

🥊On February 15, 1996 at a press conference, boxer Tommy Morrison announced he had contracted HIV and stated that he would "absolutely" never fight again. Morrison said he had contracted HIV because of a "permissive, fast and reckless lifestyle." Weeks earlier, in the hours before a scheduled bout against Arthur Weathers, the Nevada Athletic Commission determined that Morrison had tested positive for HIV, suspending Morrison from boxing in Nevada. Several days later, Morrison's physician admini

Lennox Lewis defeated Tommy Morrison by technical knockout (TKO) in the sixth round on October 7, 1995. The fight took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where Lewis stopped Morrison four times in the fight to secure his comeback and re-establish his position on the heavyweight scene. #boxeo #boxinglife #boxing | Oman Fights Updates

Lennox Lewis vs Tommy Morrison 1995 P1😲 It was the best match in boxing history | Jonn Jones

#OnThisDay in 1995, I stopped the late, great Tommy Morrison in 6 rounds to win the #IBC #heavyweight title. Third man in the ring was the great Mills Lane! One of the best ever! - - -#RIPTommyMorrison #theduke #champion #lennoxlewis #undusputed #pugilistspecialist #boxing #boxer #boxinghype #boxingfanatik | Lennox Lewis