I think the heavyweight division is mostly wide open for guys who have heart and balls and are ready to take it the distance. Holden thought that the stories were too much and that they wore Lippe down. The hit, he claimed, didn't hurt. 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 . A referee stops a fight between Jeremiah Milton and Jayvone Dafney in the first round during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. 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. He told Lippe that he did just about everything wrong, that he made it a slugfest, that he went into the ring looking for a knockout and tired himself out. "I think it's awesome to be on TV," Lippe Morrison told USA TODAY Sports. He said he'd help him. Now, with a renewed vigor, Lippe-Morrison and younger brother Kenzie Morrison could once again be sharing a bill in 2021. Lippe will fight again Saturday at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, facing Dee Burchfield in a four-round bout. Bernard Hopkins: No Punches Pulled, Part 1, Tank KOs Kingry with body shot in round seven, Morrell crushes Falcao, retains WBA 168lb title, Cordina edges Rakhimov, regains IBF 130lb title, Rozanski TKOs Babic in one for WBC bridger belt. But they supported her. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. The 115-pound boxers both made weight Friday afternoon for a main event ESPN will televise from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "I could've sworn up and down," Dragert says, "that it was his dad.". Every child, especially a boy, needs to know his father. What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? ET) from the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Okla., not far from where he grew up.. Lippe Morrison wears trunks with his dad's named inscribed on the front. There was a problem saving your notification. * Junior lightweights: Albert Bell (18-0, Toledo, Ohio) defeated Manual Rey Rojas (20-5, Dallas), unanimous decision, eight rounds. The bell rang, and Lippe came out aggressive and reckless with little interest in protecting himself. Ultimately, Cedar Ridge said yes to LIV because it would get to host the most high-profile tournament in its 56-year history. They'd go fishing together; they'd hit a speed bag together. He sees someone who will listen. The only thing Lippe could think of was boxing. During the short fight, the crowd chanted, Ali, Ali, Ali., Honestly, it seems like a lot of pressure, but to me, its just my grandfather, Ali Walsh said. Mike Balogun Ready To "Show Up And Show Out" Versus Lippe-Morrison On He was smooth, and he did have a heart. Morrison couldn't stop laughing. Good action heavyweight fighters, looking forward to this! "I don't know how to describe it, but he just wasn't sharp like he used to be.". But one fears that boxing really isn't for him. Not when he was fighting, not when he reluctantly retired in February 1996 after he tested positive for HIV. 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. Wondering if these two will be fighting each other in the very near future. 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. Damn! The undefeated heavyweight kept his record unblemished with a technical knockout victory.. "But I'm going to approach that fight like I approached my first 11 fights when I wasn't on TV. On Monday, Bailey, NEOSHO, Mo. Wright falls to 18-4-1 with 15 KOs. 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. 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. Lippe Morrison, who turned pro in 2014, will be fighting for the first time since January because of an injury. On Friday night, Lippe Morrison will make his television debut on ShoBox: The New Generation (Showtime, 10 p.m. FULL FIGHT ! TREY LIPPE MORRISON vs DON HAYNESWORTH BOXING - YouTube Undefeated heavyweight . Late Saturday night, Smith-Vlasov was televised on ESPN. You can always be a little better and sharper. So maybe it's merely a coincidence that he decided to pursue boxing late last summer, as Morrison lay dying in a hospital bed in Omaha, Nebraska. Heavy punchers Jared Anderson, Trey Morrison share Aug 27 bill Lippe-Morrison improved his professional record to 18-0. How good will the promotion be? 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. It was because I got knocked down and the way it ended. Ive never seen Trey that patient. Charles Clark punches Duke Ragan during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. And its going to be a big show, so Im pumped to be a part of the card.. NEOSHO, Mo. He said he hopes to fight again in two or three months., Photos: See highlights from the boxing matches at Osage Casino. Hes a strong fighter. 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. Lippe Morrison would win the match by technical knock out. Trey saw his dad fight but was too young to process it. he asked Cristi Lippe. I'm going to go out there and do my thing and fight my fight and I can't wait to show people what I can do on live TV.". The Lippe Morrison-Bergman and Jeremiah Milton-Javone Dafney fights were streamed on ESPN Plus, and those viewers saw one impressive performance (Miltons first-round knockout triumph) and a decidedly unusual bout (the Lippe Morrison victory that improved his record to 17-0 with 17 stoppages). PRO BOXING: Lippe-Morrison remains unbeaten, keeps - SoMo Sports Renty had one professional fight under his belt, a knockout victory. Holden hadn't seen Lippe since he was a tiny kid. Injuries delayed Ajagbas return, and hes undoubtedly looking to reclaim his status as one of the divisions rising talents. "I don't think it had anything to do with embarrassment or pride. What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? I hit him with some good body shots and he took them. * Light heavyweights: Joe Smith Jr. (27-3, Long Island, New York) defeated Maxim Vlasov (45-4, Samara, Russia), majority decision, 12 rounds. In a bout streamed live on ESPN+, unbeaten Tulsa heavyweight Jeremiah Milton will fight on Saturday night at the Hard Rock Casino. * Heavyweights: Efe Ajagba (15-0, Stafford, Texas) defeated Brian Howard (15-5, Loganville, Georgia), KO, 1:29 third round. 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 . "But I enjoyed what I had with him. He put on a pair of trunks, replicas from his dad's fighting days. 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." But it felt good to go the distance for the first time and against a fighter like him. 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. Plans for B&B Theatres move forward in Joplin, Wally Kennedy: Joplin Furniture Co. building has new ownership, Joplin man works dream job this weekend at NFL Draft, Businessman calls for city to tax or ban sale of small liquor bottles, Accessory to Oklahoma girls' slayings to be released from prison, Area teams compete at Redbird Invitational track meet, Of course they are excited: Band reuniting for album anniversary, Musical producers add realism to Bonnie and Clyde's romance, Crowder clinches No. He told him he was going to fight with or without his help. Who has the edge? Brett Rojo, for the Tulsa World As a tribute to his grandfather. Julan falls to 12-1 with 10 KOs. Jake Thomas, who played Matt in the original Lizzie McGuire, made a funny but sad TikTok explaining how people keep asking him about the reboot, but he has a signed NDA. But Cristi, a sassy jock and an All-State basketball player, couldn't stand it when someone told her she couldn't do something. Lippe looks as if he came straight out of central casting, with a rock-solid body and boyish good looks that came from his father. 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. "I have no doubt he's doing it for himself. Ajagba, will probably will be, and needs to be, a bit gun-shy before he gets back on track. * Heavyweights: Jared Anderson (9-0, Toledo, Ohio) defeated Jeremiah Karpency (16-3-1, Adah, Pennsylvania), KO, :34 first round. Who would you vote for between the two leading candidates if the presidential election were held tomorrow? You have to take what he gives you. 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. "I want to be seen on the same pedestal as my dad," he said. " Maxim Vlasov punches Joe Smith Jr. during their WBO Light Heavyweight Title fight at the Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Years ago, for Father's Day, Tommy sent Mark Lippe a card. He was gaunt; he constantly lost track of what he was saying; and his speech was slurred. I think Ill get a lot more attention. "I just knew he was wondering where I was," she says. Im already looking for a fight after this one because after the injuries he had, Treys got time to make up. The two exchanged big shots in the final round before Lippe-Morrison was declared the victor. Please log in again. Please subscribe to keep reading. Morrison's mother, Diana, was in the crowd. I have a long way to go, but I want to be up there, held high like all the other great fighters. The cat closed in, opened his mouth -- and licked Trey, sandpaper tongue on baby-soft skin. For the second straight season, Monetts Jaxon Bailey captured medalist honors at the Big 8 Conference Boys Golf Tournament. Joe Smith Jr. punches Maxim Vlasov during their WBO Light Heavyweight Title fight at the Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She felt horrible for leaving him. He overpowered Renty, whose eye was nearly swollen shut by the end of the first round. This time, referee David Fields didnt even count, waving the bout off 13 seconds into round two. What if he didn't have it? It was almost like we were friends. Lippe Morrison was awarded the win by technical knockout. Carver was articulate and bright and brought a 23-0-1 record into a Sept. 12, 1999, bout with Kabary Salem at Harrah's Casino in North Kansas City. An unsatisfying finish at Osage Casino, but Trey Lippe Morrison remains Efe Ajagba (15-1, 12 KOs) and Trey Lippe Morrison (18-1, 17 KOs) will see action in separate bouts. When he hit you, you knew about it.". ", Said Peterkin: "I was ringside at Hot Rod's last fight. You knew that he was bad for you, that he was trouble and would leave you with a massive headache, but you just had to have a swig. One of the biggest goals in this fight was to take away Dons jab and make him come to us and make some bad decisions. Dragert went on and on with stories about Lippe's dad. In fifteen of his seventeen wins, Kenzie has won early. Well see what happens.. The official date, location and opponent for Lippe-Morrison have not yet been released. Ajagba, a 2016 Nigerian Olympian, has not fought since last Octobers defeat to Cuban star Frank Sanchez on the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder III undercard. Lippe Morrison went down, but referee Gary Ritter ruled it a slip instead of a knockdown. 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. Latimore is a huge step up in class for me, but I am ready for it. Lippe-Morrison working with new trainer - joplinglobe.com By this time, they had spent so much time together, Lippe had become like a second son to Holden. And Morrison, no doubt, liked that spunk. But Lippe insists he's fighting for himself. On their first date, he took her to see "Rambo," which was fitting because Cristi loved Sylvester Stallone. Treys totally healthy and he has to keep busy," Holden said of the 25th-ranked heavyweight in the United States. From Tommy to Trey - Tulsa World The primary one would be the non-disclosure agreement. 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. Holden told Lippe that his dad loved him. He never knew how to let go. Fans watch a boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. I feel like I got my boxing back as far as movement, my timing and putting some combinations together.. That's how people learn. 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. Treys 18-0, so theres big money for him. Abell also suffered a defeat in his last bout but under different circumstances. 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. It hasn't been easy, working alongside a ghost. But he also wanted to ask Holden what it would take to become a boxer. The lanky Wheeler looked sharp in the opening round as he used his height and reach advantage well while keeping Julan at bay with solid 1-2s. 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. We are thrilled to see Jared Anderson back in action. * Featherweights: Duke Ragan (5-0, Cincinnati, Ohio) defeated Charles Clark (3-7-1, Dallas), unanimous decision, six rounds. This lived up completely to my expectations, Ali Walsh said. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? Being Tommy Morrison's son -- why Trey Lippe is following his father's He fights in front of a hometown crowd after losing for the first time in his career last time out. Pat Russell scored it 115-113 for Smith, while Dave Sutherland judged the fight to have been a 114-114 draw. Kid has monster potential!! 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. "We need to make a run and thats what were ready to do. What if he got knocked down? But the times we did get to hang out, it was great and fun.. Jason Bergman boxes Trey Lippe Morrison during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Why Trey Lippe is following his father's footsteps into the boxing ring. 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. Another announced bout will feature Arnold Khegai (15-0-1) vs. Vladimir Tikhonov (17-1) in a super bantamweight bout. Trey did a good job of that. To hear those Ali chants was something that Ill never forget. By the end of an action-packed 12 rounds, Smith prevailed by majority decision. Smith won the fight by majority decision. 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. 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. Thats because of Kevin Lightburn. It was enormous to a little boy, but was also declawed and defanged, a detail Morrison declined to mention to his son. Zion Kearney, the 6-foot-3, 195-pound wide receiver from Missouri City, Texas, announced his verbal pledge to the Sooners Thursday morning, ha. Shortly after they teamed up, Holden suggested making a few nods to his lineage, and Lippe was hesitant. That's why he's doing this. He fought at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in January and shut out the previously undefeated Xavier Madrid. He felt as if Tommy was there with him. Renty is 21 and brings a record of 1-0 to northeast Oklahoma. Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? Karlos Balderas (10-1) earned an impressive second-round stoppage against Fidel Cervantes (9-2-1), Andres Cortes (15-0) recorded a first-round knockout against Genesis Servania (34-3) and Albert Bell (19-0) earned a unanimous decision over Julio Cortez (15-3). For 15 years, Morrison had her heart, even when she knew he shouldn't. Lippe, a football coach, provided stability for Trey. Trey is 24 years old. Im creating a legacy for my last name and growing as a fighter with every fight. Efe Ajagba celebrates his knock out win over Brian Howard during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. ET) from the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Okla., not far from where he grew up. 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. Jones moves to 13-4 with 10 KOs. Although his knockout streak ended at 17, the 31-year-old and 229-pound Lippe-Morrison was content with his performance. You have permission to edit this article. In his first bout in 21 months, Lippe Morrison was matched with Jason Bergman, a Birmingham, Alabama, fighter whose southpaw style was problematic. Lippe reached out to Tony Holden, Morrison's old promoter, to hear stories about his dad and the good old days. Jared Anderson punches Jeremiah Karpency during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Latimore, a pro since 2013, owns amateur victories against former world titleholder Charles Martin and former world title challenger Dominic Breazeale, a 2012 U.S. Olympian. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? "I want to thank Showtime for the opportunity. That wasnt working, so I had to switch it up and go to my boxing skills. After six rounds, judges Henry Ellick, Jason Greenwalt and Don Griffin scored it 60-54 in favor of the son of the late Tommy Morrison. I dont think (anything) was wrong with his ankle. We hung out, talked about sports. Problem was, Lippe didn't always carry that intensity into the classroom. On Sept. 23, greatness beckons.". Trey Lippe Morrison involved in Top Rank-ESPN - Tulsa World 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. Trey Lippe Morrison was awarded the victory by technical knockout. Efe Ajagba hugs his coach after his knock out win over Brian Howard during their boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. "But that guy was 10-1 and Trey got the knockout." A native of Vinita, Oklahoma, the 6-foot-3. 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. Furthermore, tickets starting at $49 are on sale now at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com. It will also be one of the quickest turnarounds of Lippe-Morrisons career, as he just fought on July 17 in San Jose, Costa Rica. Some other streams may pop up, including a Murat Gassiev fight on Friday, so well keep you posted. He looked confident and hes on the right path.. (Photo by Sherry Cook). Sunny skies. Lippe Morrison is 24 the same age at which Tommy Morrison . Holden put his arm around him. Who Will Replace Usyk as Pound-for-Pound Best This Summer? Perhaps the best story Trey Lippe has to tell about his dad is kind of fuzzy. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? I knew he was confident before the fight, Holden said. It will be Lippe-Morrisons first fight outdoors and his 14th in the Sooner State. '', As for his famous father, Trey said, "I loved my dad a lot. ", (Photo of Trey Lippe Morrison, above, throwing a punch, by Sherry Cook). He just had a lot of demons -- I guess issues. A local fan-favorite from Vinita, Oklahoma, Lippe-Morrison (16-0, 16 KOs) will be in action against an opponent to be determined on Friday, August 23 at Showtime Boxings outdoor event in downtown Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. 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. Both Lippe-Morrison and his promoter Tony Holden credited new trainer Kevin Lightburn of Springdale, Arkansas, with getting the former star of the Four State Franchise ready to not only win Saturdays bout, but also to take the next step in his career. Her basketball days over, her only goal now was to get a degree so she could take care of him. He thanked him for raising Trey. I think that weighed on me the first couple of fights. Lippe saw the ropes, but he couldn't hear anything. With Lippe, there is no Jekyll and Hyde, no sweetheart and screw-up rolled into one. In his three-plus seasons at Central Arkansas, he never talked much about his father, although his teammates knew he was Morrison's son. Her family, of course, worried about her hanging out with Morrison, especially when he dropped out of school for a while to work with his father. In a highly-anticipated main event, Joshua Franco (18-1-2) retained his WBA super flyweight championship by earning a unanimous decision over former world champion Andrew Moloney (21-2). Heavy punchers Jared Anderson, Trey Morrison share Aug 27 bill, Michigan boxers to appear on Shields vs Gabriels 2 undercard, Roberto Duran to attend historic bareknuckle MMA gamechanger, Jared Anderson to make shock step up versus Heavyweight GGG, Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank 2 tickets have not sold out yet, De La Hoya sees huge Davis-Garcia II buys may not be involved. Lippe appeared to absorb it all in a peaceful manner. Being Tommy Morrison's son -- why Trey Lippe is following his father's Lippe-Morrison built his record to 18-0 before being stopped last time out in the first round by Mike Balogun (then 17-0) in December of 2021. Trey's goal is to win not one heavyweight belt, but two, just like his dad. In addition, Efe Ajagba (15-1, 12 KOs) and Trey Lippe Morrison (18-1, 17 KOs) will see action in separate bouts. The Trey Lippe Morrison storyline always centers on three points: his name . I won all three rounds. In a co-feature that opened the live ESPN telecast, undefeated WBO International junior welterweight champion Arnold Barboza Jr. (26-0) earned a unanimous decision over Antonio Moran (26-5-1) in an entertaining 10-round scrap. I didnt come out of the last fight with any cuts or bumps or bruises at all and Im in shape. 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. Lippe told him that he felt his dad when he was walking to the ring. The undercard streaming exclusively on ESPN+ is also scheduled to include the return of heavyweight puncher Efe Ajagba (15-1, 12 KOs) against Hungarys Jozsef Darmos (14-4-3, 10 KOs). Lippe-Morrison was clearly unhappy with that fights outcome, as he was knocked down early in the bout and unable to deliver a knockout blow. I had fun with my rhythm, with my jab, my feet. 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. * Heavyweights: Trey Lippe Morrison (17-0, Jay) defeated Jason Bergman (27-20-2, Birmingham, Alabama), technical KO, 1:27 third round. He could waste four years on it, get nowhere, then ask, "What have I done with my life?". Am I doing this to make him proud of me? 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