Maxim Vlasov and Joe Smith Jr. box during their WBO Light Heavyweight Title fight at the Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. A local fan favorite in Southwest Missouri and Northeastern Oklahoma, Lippe-Morrison stayed undefeated by earning a unanimous decision over the heavier and more experienced Don Haynesworth on Top Rank Boxings Saturday night event at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. He was 4 or 5 years old, far too young to understand fame, eccentricity or what made Tommy Morrison tick. In a bout streamed live on ESPN+, unbeaten Tulsa heavyweight Jeremiah Milton will fight on Saturday night at the Hard Rock Casino. "And I'm like 'OK' but I told him I was going to do it with or without him," Trey said. Tommy Morrisons son remained unbeaten near the late heavyweights hometown Saturday night, but it wasnt nearly as easy as the scorecards indicated. He looked confident and hes on the right path.. The reasons for Lippe becoming a boxer at 24 would be obvious if this were a movie, such as "Rocky V," which Morrison starred in so many years ago. He could speak, Cristi says, but not very clearly. Balogun went for the kill, and as Morrison tried to fight back, he got drilled several more times, with one shot snapping his head back in a fashion similar to the end of his fathers loss to Ray Mercer. But Trey put it off because he was playing football. Tommy had two other sons, Kenzie Witt and Tristin Duke Morrison. He has learned from his father, and from his own mistakes. He always wanted me to try boxing but at the time I was in football. At 23 years old, Johnson is one of the sports brightest young talents. You can always be a little better and sharper. Julan pressed the action on a tired Wheeler in the final round, but it was too little too late for the Frenchman. Official Boxing page for Trey Lippe "Trey Lippe Morrison" Videos, Upcoming Events, Statistics Grove, Oklahoma, USA, United States Heavyweight EVENTS: TrillerVerz IV: Hunter vs Forrest | Bone, Thugs 'N Harmony vs Three 6 Mafia, Top Rank: Joe Smith Jr. vs Maxim Vlasov He suffered a hand injury in training, which postponed his 2022 debut. The former NFL linebacker is more than seven years into his pro boxing career but still fighting for his place at the table. Globe | Jason Peake BROKEN ARROW, Okla. When Trey Lippe-Morrison returns to. He died two days later. Lippe-Morrison has heavy hands and this should be a fun fight while it lasts. The 38-year-old Balogun moves to . He was knocked down 30 seconds into the fight. So learning from my own experience, seeing it from him and just talking with him, yes, it's made a difference.". Scheduled for eight rounds, the fight was stopped at the 1:27 mark of the third. Morrison couldn't stop laughing. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. After the Lippe Morrison-Bergman bout, neither participant was happy. That's a plus. The second-generation heavyweight enjoyed a hometown showcase, stopping journeyman Jason Bergman inside of three rounds. She was Cristi Rader back then, daughter of Ken Rader, who just happened to be the principal of Jay High School. And why not? Trey Lippe "Trey Lippe Morrison" (18-1-0) - FITE 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 kid couldn't stop crying. 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. . TREY LIPPE MORRISON vs DON HAYNESWORTH BOXING CONTEST @TVTV Replay most boxing matches in the United States and around the world from W. Boxing News: Fight Week April 15, 2023 - Fightnews.com These outdoor shows are amazing, Holden said. Please log in again. Jason Bergman falls to the ground after injuring his ankle while boxing Trey Lippe Morrison, not pictured, during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Anderson features in the 10-round heavyweight co-feature to Jose Pedraza vs Richard Commey. I joined the Tulsa World in 1990. Although his knockout streak ended at 17, the 31-year-old and 229-pound Lippe-Morrison was content with his performance. Holden told Lippe that his dad loved him. 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 . Its incredible when you think about the local, regional, state, national and worldwide coverage that our community is going to receive. By this time, they had spent so much time together, Lippe had become like a second son to Holden. Lippe Morrison was awarded the win by technical knockout. Cristi says she had a full-ride basketball scholarship at Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma, but she couldn't quit Morrison. "I'm just going to be as good as I can be and do my best. When football was gone, he was lost. Fighting out of Greensboro, North Carolina, Haynesworth had a clear advantage in experience, as he entered the night with 69 rounds on his resume. I won all three rounds. Wondering if these two will be fighting each other in the very near future. He knew who they were, and tried to be cool and crack jokes. They never asked what he was like, if he was a good person. And Lippe did exactly the opposite. And Tommy knew he failed. Tommy Morrison, even in his adolescent days, was like a bottle of Mad Dog. Jason Bergman (right) catches Trey Lippe Morrison with a right hand during their Saturday fight at Osage Casino. Bergman (now 27-20-2) explained that his right ankle was injured years ago and aggravated on Saturday. Trey Lippe Morrison boxes Jason Bergman during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Its very exciting.. Follow us on Facebook @officialworldboxingnews and Twitter @worldboxingnews. If Holden didn't think Lippe had what it took to be a fighter, he'd have to quit. He never knew how to let go. I didnt expect that, to be honest, but it was special.. Lippe-Morrison falls to 18-1 with 17 KOs. What if he got knocked down? "There's never an excuse not to be a good parent. He fell to the ring mat and was unable to continue. 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). "We need to make a run and thats what were ready to do. Trey was 3 when Morrison, at the peak of his career, beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title. Instead, the 29-year-old Lippe-Morrison is set to begin training with Bobby Benton in Houston, Texas. What if he didn't have it? Also, junior welterweight prospect Ivan Baranchyk (11-0, 10 KOs), 23, a Byelorussia native fighting out of Brooklyn, will face Wang Zhimin (7-0, 3 KOs), 30, a China native based in Nutley, New Jersey, in the 10-round co-feature. In addition, Efe Ajagba (15-1, 12 KOs) and Trey Lippe Morrison (18-1, 17 KOs) will see action in separate bouts. He had a lot of soul mates. At the start of her sophomore season, she noticed that something was off. Its a great opportunity. We hung out, talked about sports. Both boxers made weight for their WBO light heavyweight title fight, which takes place Saturday evening live in front of a sold-out crowd at Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Check joplinglobe.com/polls for past results. Lippe was kicked off the football team his senior year at Central Arkansas after he repeatedly showed up late for meetings and let his grades slip. Lippe-Morrison improves to 17-0 (17KOs) with the win. Nor did I.". Jones moves to 13-4 with 10 KOs. He has faced limited opposition, as has the 31-year-old Latimore. Tommy was her soul mate, but Cristi was eventually able to let him go. The pandemic resulted in the March-May 2020 shutdown of professional boxing. He was passionate about football, was a ferocious hitter at defensive end and, according to Conque, was one of the team's hardest workers. "Don't you do that to Trey," she'd say. 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. I dont think (anything) was wrong with his ankle. 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 felt as if Tommy was there with him. In fifteen of his seventeen wins, Kenzie has won early. To everyone else, to you guys and the crowd, hes the greatest fighter who ever lived, maybe the greatest person. Lippe-Morrison to fight in New York in June | Local Sports Nico Ali Walsh dominates in first fight, while Trey Lippe Morrison Learn more about how you can advertise on SOMO Sports! 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. Trey saw his dad fight but was too young to process it. That's why he's doing this. "I think it's awesome to be on TV," Lippe Morrison told USA TODAY Sports. The Real Big Baby will continue his rise as one of the best young fighters worldwide. Its going to be exciting. Pat Russell scored it 115-113 for Smith, while Dave Sutherland judged the fight to have been a 114-114 draw. NEOSHO, Mo. FULL FIGHT ! Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.. Clear skies. It will be Burchfield's first professional fight. He said the team hated to lose him. "What kind of music do you like?" Injuries delayed Ajagbas return, and hes undoubtedly looking to reclaim his status as one of the divisions rising talents. That wasnt working, so I had to switch it up and go to my boxing skills. Trey has tremendous power, just like his father did, Holden added. So Lippe's debut fight, the day after Valentine's Day, was almost unbearable for Holden. On their first date, he took her to see "Rambo," which was fitting because Cristi loved Sylvester Stallone. And its going to be a big show, so Im pumped to be a part of the card.. The 22-year-old hopes to continue his knockout momentum against Rovcanin (24-2, 16 KOs). Once I hear those Oklahoma fans and feel the energy inside the arena, I flip a switch and it's go time. I respect him, but I saw what his flaws are and will exploit them. Lippe Morrison, who turned pro in 2014, will be fighting for the first time since January because of an injury. And then they cried like babies. When he hit you, you knew about it.". The Oklahoma-native had racked up 16 stoppages in a row to secure a perfect heavyweight record until 2020 stopped the world. "I have worked so hard to get to this point and now this is my chance to show the world who I am," Lippe Morrison said. Name: Trey Lippe Alias: Trey Lippe Morrison Birth Name: Trey Derek Lippe Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA Birthplace: Grove, Oklahoma, USA Stance: Orthodox Height: 191cm Reach: 189cm Pro Boxer: Record A member of Holden Productions' popular "Four State Franchise" Lippe-Morrison is the son of former heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison and half brother of James Witt.He is trained Freddie Roach at . He drove a car. Cristi learned to get along with whomever Tommy was seeing at the time. My goal is to get that world title shot, and I am going to keep going until I make that a reality. Unbeaten Trey Lippe Morrison (left) fights on Saturday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa. Classy and humble fighter. With Lippe, there is no Jekyll and Hyde, no sweetheart and screw-up rolled into one. Even if everyone knows Lizzie's business, she still has to keep some things confidential. "That's a conversation I've had with him personally, and I definitely learned from us having a talk and going back and looking at him," he said. Being around Lippe is both exhilarating and sad for Holden. Who would you vote for between the two leading candidates if the presidential election were held tomorrow? Oklahoma heavyweight Trey Lippe Morrison won again, but this victory did not resemble any previous victory. Furthermore, tickets starting at $49 are on sale now at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com. I think theres a lot of pressure on me to do well. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. "That went over like perfume on a skillet," she says. 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. 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Lippe-Morrison improved his professional record to 18-0. Another announced bout will feature Arnold Khegai (15-0-1) vs. Vladimir Tikhonov (17-1) in a super bantamweight bout. "I've got to try some other sport before I can move on in life with a regular job. Holden noted he's confident Lippe-Morrison will soon ascend to a higher level in the heavyweight division. Please subscribe to keep reading. But this is something I've gotta do with my life. He'd play with Transformers, run through the aisles of Wal-Mart looking for Ninja Turtles and toss footballs in a fenced yard. When Trey lost his first promoter, Holden asked Roach if he would take a look at the kid, and the trainer was impressed enough to take him on with no amateur experience. "God," he said to himself, "don't let me lose it tonight." "Mom, am I sick?" Who has the edge? The login page will open in a new tab. Immediately after the opening bell, Bergman attacked with a heavy left hand. Tony was Tommy's big brother. Zion Kearney, the 6-foot-3, 195-pound wide receiver from Missouri City, Texas, announced his verbal pledge to the Sooners Thursday morning, ha. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? On how he got on with his father before Tommys untimely passing in 2013, Lippe-Morrison added: I had a good relationship with him. "He was my dad," Trey says of Morrison. Lippe reached out to Tony Holden, Morrison's old promoter, to hear stories about his dad and the good old days. L.A. wasnt bad or anything, but hopefully this will be better for me., Bobby has had several world champions, Holden said. Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Son of Tommy Morrison makes TV debut Sept. 23, Garcia, trainer Goossen part ways, sources say. Breaking through on a ShoBox broadcast, Morrison was on the verge of stepping up his opponents. 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Boxing in Tulsa: Trey Lippe Morrison's Saturday opponent is a 48-fight He is the worlds best young heavyweight. But it felt good to go the distance for the first time and against a fighter like him. Jared The Real Big Baby Anderson, who knocked out five opponents inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble, returns to action Saturday, April 10 against Jeremiah The Bullfrog Karpen Joe The Beast Smith Jr. and Maxim Vlasov are headed to the Sooner State to fight for the vacant WBO light heavyweight world title Saturday, April 10 at Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We look forward to seeing both backs in action soon. Big Baby Anderson has been gone for a minute!! Globe | Jason Peake. Buffalo Run Casino Miami, Okla. 8 p.m. Saturday Tickets: Sold out. The Tulsa event was the first Top Rank show to have been conducted outside of that bubble. Thats just my opinion, but thats what I believe.. Especially not Tommy's kid. Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Garcia, trainer Goossen part ways, sources say. CATOOSA, Okla. In the days leading up to his return to the ring, and still displeased with his last performance, Trey Lippe-Morrison vowed to be better this time around. While his mother, Cristi Lippi, is the strongest person he has ever known and has guided him through life's highs and lows, Trey said talking to his dad about many things, including his reckless lifestyle, taught him lessons he'll never forget. "But I'm going to approach that fight like I approached my first 11 fights when I wasn't on TV. Heavy punchers Jared Anderson, Trey Morrison share Aug 27 bill Trey arrived via C-section on Sept. 27, 1989. After the press conference, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound Lippe-Morrison said he will not be returning to Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, where he previously trained with Freddie Roach. There was the time Tommy beat Bobby Quarry, and Morrison and Dragert hugged and shared a glass of champagne in a hotel room, just before the victory party, and Morrison looked at him and said, "We're back," because he always gave credit to his team, the collective "we." Inevitably, the same question came up over and over. So now every time he fights, an announcer will bellow a name that's bound to draw attention. "But when he got out on the football field, he played with a chip on his shoulder, with great passion, great violence. Haynesworth, 288 pounds and 38-years-old, saw his record fall to 16-7-1. It was because I got knocked down and the way it ended. His life was a mess after that. The event will be an installment of ShoBox: The New Generation that will air worldwide on the Showtime network. Mike Balogun Ready To "Show Up And Show Out" Versus Lippe-Morrison On Tune in on August 27 because The Real Big Baby is back!. I had fun with my rhythm, with my jab, my feet. The second-to-last fight on the card was finally over, and Lippe walked to the ring. * Heavyweights: Jared Anderson (9-0, Toledo, Ohio) defeated Jeremiah Karpency (16-3-1, Adah, Pennsylvania), KO, :34 first round. Am I doing this to make him proud of me? He thanked him for raising Trey. I'll be where God decides for me to be."Trey Lippe Morrison. His entourage was gone; people wouldn't go near him for fear of catching AIDS; and Morrison slipped into an abyss of drugs and loneliness. Holden thought that the stories were too much and that they wore Lippe down. He could waste four years on it, get nowhere, then ask, "What have I done with my life?". He told him to stay calm, keep his hands up and think defense. Her basketball team used to run out onto the court to the song, "Eye of the Tiger." Boxing needs a knockout artist. Albert Bell punches Manual Rey Rojas during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021.
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