Tommy Morrison vs George Foreman // “Star-Spangled Battle“ (Highlights)

Tommy Morrison 226 lbs beat George Foreman 256 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12 Date: 1993-06-07 Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA World Boxing Organization Heavyweight Title (Vacant) Foreman was a 7 to 5 favorite. Morrison used constant movement against Foreman. Foreman had a point deducted in the tenth round for a low blow. Morrison landed 260 of 572 punches. Foreman landed 225 of 400. Though the bout was promoted as a match between two of boxing’s hardest punchers, neither fighter scored a knockdown nor had their opponent in any real danger. Morrison abandoned his usual aggressive style while Foreman was the aggressor for the duration of the fight, stalking the agile Morrison, who in turn circled the older and bigger Foreman, scoring with sharp punches before quickly retreating. Though the pro-Foreman fans voiced their disapproval by showering Morrison with boos, Morrison’s tactic ultimately paid off. Morrison won the bout in a lopsided unanimous decision with two scores of 117–110 and one