And then it was too late. Hes a strong fighter. Its been an emotional journey, this whole ride, these last couple of months. Four State Franchise promoter Tony Holden, who is co-promoting the event with Salita Productions, played a vital role in bringing Showtime to Broken Arrow. "The timing was -- perfect, you know?" Her basketball team used to run out onto the court to the song, "Eye of the Tiger." 1 seed in sub-regional, Feds: Hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke the law. "You can always be a little better and sharper. Joe Smith Jr. punches Maxim Vlasov during their WBO Light Heavyweight Title fight at the Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Fighting in the spotlight since day one due to obvious comparisons with dad, Tommy, Lippe-Morrison was unfazed before he embarked on his fantastic pro run. He fights in front of a hometown crowd after losing for the first time in his career last time out. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? Am I doing this to make him proud of me? Boxing in Tulsa: Trey Lippe Morrison's Saturday opponent is a 48-fight But the heavyweight, who bears a striking resemblance in looks, size and fighting style to his late father - Tommy Morrison lived life on the edge and died five months before Trey's debut from full-blown AIDS at age 44 - came back and knocked his opponent out in the second round. Holden told Lippe that his dad loved him. In Miltons third professional contest, the 2012 graduate of Tulsas Nathan Hale High School was aggressive and sharp. In the final bout on the undercard, Jason Moloney (22-2), Andrews twin brother, secured the WBC silver bantam title with a unanimous decision over Joshua Greer (22-3-2). Did he have HIV? Trey was 3 when Morrison, at the peak of his career, beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title. Workers in hazmat suits disinfect the ring in between boxing matches at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. I joined the Tulsa World in 1990. Mike Balogun Ready To "Show Up And Show Out" Versus Lippe-Morrison On Hanna Gabriels, Trey Lippe Morrison on UFC Fight Pass Card, 7/17 DiBella Entertainment will host a three-part Broadway Boxing summer series, all exclusively live streamed on UFC FIGHT PASS,. * Lightweights: Robson Conceicao (16-0, Salvaco, Brazil) defeated Jesus Antonio Ahumada (17-4, Sonora, Mexico), KO, 1:20 seventh round. "Mom, am I sick?" After Jason Bergman (pictured) sustained a right-ankle injury, Saturday's fight was stopped in the third round. Thirteen of which happened in the first two rounds. I hit him with some good body shots and he took them. Lippe-Morrison was never better than in his fight with Pittsburgh's previously undefeated (13-0) Ed Latimore who was wacked out in the opening round. He thanked him for raising Trey. I think Ill be fine, Lippe-Morrison said of fighting in back-to-back months. This will be Morrison's first fight since undergoing surgery for a torn tendon in his right hand that happened in his last fight in January. Connecting on a high percentage of set-up punches and power shots, he needed only 79 seconds to batter and finish Dafney, who hails from McComb, Mississippi. Lippe, a football coach, provided stability for Trey. BROKEN ARROW, Okla. When Trey Lippe-Morrison returns to in-ring competition next month, hell once again be competing in his home state of Oklahoma. FULL FIGHT ! TREY LIPPE MORRISON vs DON HAYNESWORTH BOXING - YouTube Albert Bell boxes Manual Rey Rojas during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. There was a problem saving your notification. The hard-hitting Trey Lippe-Morrison, son of former heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison, is back in the gym in preparation for a return to the ring. He was passionate about football, was a ferocious hitter at defensive end and, according to Conque, was one of the team's hardest workers. Globe | Jason Peake BROKEN ARROW, Okla. When Trey Lippe-Morrison returns to. It hasn't been easy, working alongside a ghost. The undercard also featured three junior lightweight bouts. The hit, he claimed, didn't hurt. Lippe's first opponent would be Kris Renty, a 21-year-old from Oklahoma City with an orange hi-top fade and a background in mixed martial arts. Lippe-Morrison to fight in New York in June | Local Sports Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17. The undefeated heavyweight kept his record unblemished with a technical knockout victory.. FULL FIGHT ! On Friday night, Lippe Morrison will make his television debut on ShoBox: The New Generation (Showtime, 10 p.m. "Trey hadn't fought in 13 months and it showed," Four State Franchise promoter Tony Holden said. Heavyweight prospect Trey Lippe Morrison, the son of the late heavyweight titleholder Tommy Morrison, will make his television debut Sept. 23 in front of a home-region crowd at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. "I am really excited about this fight and that I am on television again, fighting another undefeated southpaw," Kalajdzic said. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. It made her want it even more. Making his anticipated professional debut, Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of Muhammad Ali, recorded a quick first-round TKO over Jordan Weeks (4-2) in a middleweight clash. Heavyweight Trey Lippe Morrison (11-0, 11 KOs), of Grove, Okla., the son of the late former world heavyweight champion Tommy "The Duke" Morrison, will make his television debut against fellow. You have permission to edit this article. PRO BOXING: Lippe-Morrison back in action Saturday in Tulsa, GIRLS TENNIS: Carl Junction features three returning starters, BOYS GOLF: Monetts Bailey repeats as Big 8 champ, BASEBALL: Neosho drops third straight home game, again hampered by slow start, BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Mac County, Carl Junction, McAuley all earn wins; East Newton tops CHC, SOFTBALL: College Heights rallies late to beat Clever. Morrison, at the height of a boxing career that earned him millions of dollars and countless female admirers, had his son over for a visit one day when, for some reason, he decided it would be funny to place him in a cage, alone, with the cat. His life was no place for a kid. Lippe-Morrison stayed upright, but his legs were gone, and as he staggered, referee Eddie Claudio had seen enough, stopping the bout at the 2:41 mark of round one. Brian Howard and Efe Ajagba box during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Here are the best girls basketball players in the Tulsa area. I think I could be good.". He was healthy and fine, but life would never be normal. Fans watch a boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was smooth, and he did have a heart. Prior to becoming a sports columnist in 2016, I was the only sports writer in Tulsa World history to have covered OU, OSU, the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts sports on an everyday basis. Low 41F. Tune in on August 27 because The Real Big Baby is back!. They never asked what he was like, if he was a good person. Trey's that kind of kid. The only thing Lippe could think of was boxing. "I like the way he's progressing.