quote OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Tommy Morrison, a former heavyweight champion who gained fame for his role in the movie "Rocky V," has died. He was 44. Morrison's former manager, Tony Holden says his longtime friend died Sunday night at a Nebraska hospital. The family would not disclose the cause of death. Morrison tested positive for HIV in 1996. In 1993, Morrison beat George Foreman to win the World Boxing Organization heavyweight title. He lost to Lennox Lewis in 1995. Morrison was born in Arkansas and grew up in Oklahoma.

I liked the kid (despite the fact that I lost money on that glass jaw).

http://www.nbcsports.com/ot...-battled-hiv-dies-44

It was rumored that he was not particularly consistent with taking the medication prescribed by his physician. HIV+ is not a "death sentence" anymore if you take the antivirals religiously.

It's always sad to see someone lose the battle in this day and age, considering the drugs available now.

RIP, Champ.

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quote Originally posted by Doni Hagan: It was rumored that he was not particularly consistent with taking the medication prescribed by his physician. HIV+ is not a "death sentence" anymore if you take the antivirals religiously. It's always sad to see someone lose the battle in this day and age, considering the drugs available now. RIP, Champ.

Amen.

He was hiding out in Wichita for awhile. He had a small boxing club here. He did get busted for illegal substance of some kind. But he left town, I believe soon after that.

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Oh my, this is crippling news. I think im more sad that he had HIV than the actual death. So so young too. MAN

Makes me wanna be more cautious in life.