Follow WBN: Facebook @officialworldboxingnews.Twitter @worldboxingnews. Holden said hes working to get Lippe-Morrison in a major fight soon. He just had a lot of demons -- I guess issues. "Tommy had snakes in his head," Holden says. Lippe Morrison (11-0, 11 KOs), who is trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach, will take on Roc Nation Sports prospect Ed Latimore (13-0, 7 KOs) in a six-round fight that will open the "ShoBox: The New Generation" quadrupleheader on Showtime (10 p.m. ET/PT). Immediately after the opening bell, Bergman attacked with a heavy left hand. General admission tickets will be $52 and can be purchased online at rosedistrict.com/events. At close range, Julan did his best work, and he was able to force Wheeler into the pocket more often in the second and third stanzas. Lippe told him that he felt his dad when he was walking to the ring. He saw what he saw, but Ill man up and say it: (Bergman) knocked me down., Now residing in Jay the hometown of his father, former heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison Lippe Morrison said he plans to take his grandmother to church on Sunday and return to Tulsa on Monday for a training session. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? Trey arrived via C-section on Sept. 27, 1989. When he hit you, you knew about it.". Another announced bout will feature Arnold Khegai (15-0-1) vs. Vladimir Tikhonov (17-1) in a super bantamweight bout. Ryan Garcia took a chance and lost, but boxing is better for it, Gervonta Davis says he's the face of boxing and he's right, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Ryan shakes up welterweight division after impressive win. I didnt get him back and then he got hurt.. Yeah. Holden even let him do odd jobs for him -- driving him around Oklahoma -- to supplement his income. Tommy Morrison, who won 42 of his 48 victories by knockout and counted among his vanquished opponents George Foreman, had a vicious left hook that was probably his best punch. She was Cristi Rader back then, daughter of Ken Rader, who just happened to be the principal of Jay High School. This time, referee David Fields didnt even count, waving the bout off 13 seconds into round two. Nor did I.". But it felt good to go the distance for the first time and against a fighter like him. "I could've sworn up and down," Dragert says, "that it was his dad.". "But when he got out on the football field, he played with a chip on his shoulder, with great passion, great violence. They didn't know then that in a few years Morrison would be playing the character Tommy Gunn in "Rocky V" with Stallone. Cristi says she had a full-ride basketball scholarship at Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma, but she couldn't quit Morrison. Holden had to walk out of the room when he saw Lippe hitting the mitts, in the trunks, because he was starting to cry. Its very exciting.. he asked Cristi Lippe. That's how people learn. Lippe Morrison would win the match by technical knock out. 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. The 27th-ranked American heavyweight, Lippe-Morrison would have a much different feeling after Saturdays fight that was streamed on ESPN+. He was 4 or 5 years old, far too young to understand fame, eccentricity or what made Tommy Morrison tick. Jones moves to 13-4 with 10 KOs. A few seconds later, Bergmans right ankle was twisted. The undefeated heavyweight kept his record unblemished with a technical knockout victory.. "The industry is in the toilet," Holden told him. Fans watch a boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. I give him props. Lippe Morrison is 24 the same age at which Tommy Morrison . Wheeler regained control in the fourth as Julan showed little sense of urgency in his attack, and this pattern continued until Julan went on the offensive late in the fifth. Morrison couldn't stop laughing. But he also wanted to ask Holden what it would take to become a boxer. Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Son of Tommy Morrison makes TV debut Sept. 23, Garcia, trainer Goossen part ways, sources say. "I think it's awesome to be on TV," Lippe Morrison told USA TODAY Sports. Classy and humble fighter. But Holden sees something in the 24-year-old who is starting way behind his father. Ultimately, Cedar Ridge said yes to LIV because it would get to host the most high-profile tournament in its 56-year history. San Antonios Fra Nine months after boxings most controversial conclusion of 2020, WBA super flyweight world champion Joshua El Profesor Franco and Australias former world champion Andrew The Monster Moloney will settle the score in the third chapter of their ri Trey Lippe Morrison survived an early scare to extend his perfect knockout-to-win run in the pro ranks. "Well," he said, "what do you think I got it out of? 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. Duke Ragan stretches his leg on a door while Charles Clark hugs a supporter before their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Unbeaten Trey Lippe Morrison is matched with Jason Lee Bergman in a Top Rank/ESPN boxing show at Tulsa's Osage Casino. "He can't touch you.". Lippe Morrison wears trunks with his dad's named inscribed on the front. He'd be doing it for his father, to better understand him by following the same path. Your email address will not be published. Once I hear those Oklahoma fans and feel the energy inside the arena, I flip a switch and it's go time. He holds his own with some of the veteran guys here at the gym and is doing very well. Julan falls to 12-1 with 10 KOs. The Tulsa event was the first Top Rank show to have been conducted outside of that bubble. Efe Ajagba (15-1, 12 KOs) and Trey Lippe Morrison (18-1, 17 KOs) will see action in separate bouts. Fans will have another opportunity to see a future superstar.. Morrison was very sick by then. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Its going to be exciting. I don't ever want to put his mom down or his dad down, but he had a hard life. But the times we did get to hang out, it was great and fun.. Anderson said, I am 100 percent healthy and more than ready to get back in the ring. Anderson (11-0, 11 KOs) had a breakthrough 2021, securing four devastating knockouts culminating in Decembers second-round blitzing of Oleksandr Teslenko. Undefeated heavyweight . Lippe says he hated it when he was a kid and his friends used to ask him about his dad. Lippe, a football coach, provided stability for Trey. Jason Bergman yells at Trey Lippe Morrison to hit him during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He said he'd help him. "I hope everybody tunes in come fight night because it's going . 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As a result, Broken Arrow city officials have labeled the event, Rumble in the Rose District., Without question, this will be the largest sporting event in Broken Arrows history, Broken Arrow City Manager Michael Spurgeon said at Mondays press conference. Who has the edge? Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? The cat closed in, opened his mouth -- and licked Trey, sandpaper tongue on baby-soft skin. She got her degree from Northeastern State University, landed a teaching job in Wyandotte, Oklahoma, and eventually met Mark Lippe, a former tight end at the University of Tulsa. I dont care if anyone wanted me to say that or not. Thats because of Kevin Lightburn. Holden says he's more concerned with getting Lippe time in the ring than seeing how he matches up against opponents. "This one feels good," Lippe-Morrison said moments after going the distance for the first time. Holden and Morrison grew up together, two young men finding their way around the ring in a golden time for heavyweight boxing in the early 1990s. Balogun has an opportunity to change that on Thursday evening, when he collides with second-generation heavyweight Trey Lippe-Morrison. What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? "I have no doubt he's doing it for himself. Thirteen of which happened in the first two rounds. Headlining Night of Heavyweights in a ten-round battle of undefeated, heralded contenders, Cassius C.O.G. Chaney, (21-0, 14 KOs), of New London, CT clashes with Bronx, NY native Gentleman George Arias, (16-0, 7 KOs). The professional boxing event will be held on Aug. 23 in Broken Arrow and be televised worldwide on Showtime. Furthermore, tickets starting at $49 are on sale now at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com. "There's never an excuse not to be a good parent. * Heavyweights: Jeremiah Milton (3-0, Tulsa) defeated Jayvone Dafney (2-3, McComb, Mississippi), KO, 1:19 first round. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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. It was the last time they saw him. Here are the best girls basketball players in the Tulsa area. The second-to-last fight on the card was finally over, and Lippe walked to the ring. . Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? The ten round co-feature has undefeated Jared "The Real Big Baby" Anderson (11-0, 11 KOs) returning against Miljan Rovcanin (24-2, 16 KOs). Gassiev, actually thought he would beat Usyk, but still recon he fought the totally wrong fight and also think Abel Sanchez gave him bad advice in the corner between rounds. He's a big puncher. In a bout streamed live on ESPN+, unbeaten Tulsa heavyweight Jeremiah Milton will fight on Saturday night at the Hard Rock Casino. This wasn't going to be like the old days. WBC: Bivol not eligible for belt due to sanctions, Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Paul launches series for up-and-coming boxers, Ramirez to defend WBO title vs. Shimizu in July, IBA upset by 'rogue' boxing group as U.S. quits, Sources: Anderson-Kossobutskiy to meet July 1. I had to switch it up on him, Franco said. "Let me just tell you," she says, "he had a way. He was never out of Trey's life, although he did drift like the wind over the plains. We were really, really close but did not get to spend a lot of time together. Anderson is a 64, 240-pound former U.S. amateur champion. After a crazy busy Saturday last weekend, we have only one main boxing event on the docket this Saturday. I'll be where God decides for me to be."Trey Lippe Morrison. Frevian Gonzalez (5-1, 1 KO), who trains with Pedraza, will see action in a lightweight bout against Gerardo Esquivel (3-2-1, 1 KO). Trey Lippe Morrison (left) and Jason Bergman clashed in a heavyweight bout at Osage Casino on Saturday. His life was no place for a kid. They always wanted to talk about the bad stuff. "Yeah, I wish I could've spent more time with him," Lippe said. Jason Bergman falls to the ground after injuring his ankle while boxing Trey Lippe Morrison during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Princetallied 1,253 yards and 10 touchdowns across two seasons with the Golden Hurricane. Both fought at a measured pace for much of the first round, but at the 10-second buzzer, Jones dropped Wright with a picture perfect right hand. Problem was, Lippe didn't always carry that intensity into the classroom. * Featherweights: Duke Ragan (5-0, Cincinnati, Ohio) defeated Charles Clark (3-7-1, Dallas), unanimous decision, six rounds. He told him what to do, and Morrison, in turn, usually did the opposite. Cristi sat next to Morrison in Mr. Sherman's class in middle school. World Boxing News has had over one billion views since its inception in 2010. The real big specimen baby, not to be confused with the big fat baby, how good is baby anderson is he really a contender. I have to deal with it.. * Junior lightweights: Albert Bell (18-0, Toledo, Ohio) defeated Manual Rey Rojas (20-5, Dallas), unanimous decision, eight rounds. Joshua Franco and Andrew Moloney are officially set to resume their rivalry Saturday night. This one feels good, Lippe-Morrison said moments after going the distance for the first time. Lippe will always believe that he was. Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17, 2013 BWAA Nat Fleischer Award winner for excellence in boxing journalism. You can always be a little better and sharper. Unbeaten Trey Lippe Morrison (left) fights on Saturday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa. After the Lippe Morrison-Bergman bout, neither participant was happy. He told him he was going to fight with or without his help. At 31, Morrison knows times of the essence, having been derailed by injuries and the pandemic for over a year. Lippe-Morrison has heavy hands and this should be a fun fight while it lasts. When the undefeated heavyweight knockout artist of the Four State Franchise enters the squared circle, hell be accompanied by a new trainer. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He was gaunt; he constantly lost track of what he was saying; and his speech was slurred. All he was saying was more pressure, more pressure. She reminded him of when they were in high school and Tommy used to cry in the parking lot after football games because his father didn't show up to watch him play. He'd call up and say he was coming to his football games, and oftentimes, Cristi would intercept the call because she wanted to make sure he was actually coming. 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,. But this is something I've gotta do with my life. Trey looked like crap his last fight and he looked his best ever in this fight. Nearly 20 years later, Lippe still has questions about his dad, but he believes he knows why his father put him in that cage. We hung out, talked about sports. The undefeated heavyweight knockout artist kept his promise. That fight was back in September of 2016 and Trey has had only four fights in the interim. He thanked him for raising Trey. Gassiev has not been back to himself again after that loss, hope he gets it together again. Big Baby Anderson has been gone for a minute!! The 115-pound boxers both made weight Friday afternoon for a main event ESPN will televise from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This lived up completely to my expectations, Ali Walsh said. I wish him the best in his career.. "Morrison will be a real test for me," Latimore said. Mike Balogun envisions a big month for football players in the ring. The bell rang, and Lippe came out aggressive and reckless with little interest in protecting himself. "It's never easy to fight someone in their backyard. ', "Of course, making the wrong decision will stop you dead in your path. I think I could be good.". I thought Id get the knockout, but he ate a lot of punches. A few hours before his debut fight, he walked through the lobby of the Buffalo Run Casino, and Morrison's old trainer, Doug Dragert, got goose bumps. Cristi learned to get along with whomever Tommy was seeing at the time. The fight wasn't publicized much outside the eastern part of the state because, if word spread that Tommy Morrison's son had taken up boxing, it would've drawn far too much hysteria for a young man who didn't know how to jump rope six months earlier. Lippe Morrison, 26, is from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and has fought all but one of his bouts at Buffalo Run. Lippe-Morrison, who did absorb some solid punches, rocked Haynesworth with a right hand early in the fourth round. I wasnt going to wait and let (Lippe Morrison) get warmed up., Of the first-round determination by Gary Ritter that Lippe Morrison had slipped and fallen instead of getting knocked down, Lippe Morrison replied, Ill man up. "Because when I went back and looked at some of his young fights, I'm like, 'that's someone who can't be stopped. 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.
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