With Lippe, there is no Jekyll and Hyde, no sweetheart and screw-up rolled into one. "I don't know why he didn't speak about his father more," Conque says. 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. Globe | Jason Peake. Injuries delayed Ajagbas return, and hes undoubtedly looking to reclaim his status as one of the divisions rising talents. Fans watch a boxing match at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino in Tulsa on Saturday, April 10, 2021. "I am really excited about this fight and that I am on television again, fighting another undefeated southpaw," Kalajdzic said. Holden put his arm around him. An unsatisfying finish at Osage Casino, but Trey Lippe Morrison remains undefeated. 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. On Sept. 23, greatness beckons.". Im creating a legacy for my last name and growing as a fighter with every fight. The 27th-ranked American heavyweight, Lippe-Morrison would have a much different feeling after Saturdays fight that was streamed on ESPN+. Anderson, good boxer and puncher, good future. Nothing against Ritter for saying it was a slip. The relationship we had, it was cut short and we didnt get to hang out a lot. Experienced sports journalists providing great local sports coverage in Southwest Missouri. In one of their first meetings last fall, just after Morrison's death, Lippe walked into Holden's office and saw a poster of his dad on the wall. All he was saying was more pressure, more pressure. 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. "God," he said to himself, "don't let me lose it tonight." I just feel like he's been inspired by his father.". Hopefully, I can give them a good show because I appreciate all their support.. They always wanted to talk about the bad stuff. Carver was head-butted repeatedly, was knocked down in the 10th round and lost consciousness. After the Lippe Morrison-Bergman bout, neither participant was happy. She couldn't hit a basket and kept falling down. 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. He also knew that Lippe was nervous and would learn from it. How good will the promotion be? Renty is 21 and brings a record of 1-0 to northeast Oklahoma. 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. Latimore is a huge step up in class for me, but I am ready for it. She was Cristi Rader back then, daughter of Ken Rader, who just happened to be the principal of Jay High School. Join Facebook to connect with Trey Lippe-Morrison and others you may know. "I like the way he's progressing. Smith captured the previously vacant WBO world title. This time, referee David Fields didnt even count, waving the bout off 13 seconds into round two. In Miltons third professional contest, the 2012 graduate of Tulsas Nathan Hale High School was aggressive and sharp. The Real Big Baby will continue his rise as one of the best young fighters worldwide. Who would you vote for between the two leading candidates if the presidential election were held tomorrow? Trey now lives in West Hollywood, Calif., where he's being coached by Hall of Famer and seven-time trainer of the year Freddie Roach. 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. And Morrison, no doubt, liked that spunk. He had two dads. And after being out of it as long as I was, I think fighting again right away is a good thing for me.. "The industry is in the toilet," Holden told him. Lippe will fight again Saturday at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, facing Dee Burchfield in a four-round bout. He was smooth, and he did have a heart. Her basketball team used to run out onto the court to the song, "Eye of the Tiger." He immediately tried to shoot him down. As soon as the second began, though, Jones got back at it and after hurting Wright with a left hook, another right produced a second knockdown. Zion Kearney, the 6-foot-3, 195-pound wide receiver from Missouri City, Texas, announced his verbal pledge to the Sooners Thursday morning, ha. BoxRec: Trey Lippe 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. This lived up completely to my expectations, Ali Walsh said. 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). Check joplinglobe.com/polls for past results. The kid looks so much like his dad; they just lost his dad; and here he comes out in those trunks. Anderson is a 64, 240-pound former U.S. amateur champion. 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. She called her parents. Mark was the authoritarian, the one who pushed him on the football field. I cant imagine he does well at 140, but he has a chance in this fight and should be a good one anyway. It was almost like we were friends. Wright rose but the bell stopped Jones from following up. "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. After all, he was the son of former two-time heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison. Brett Rojo, for the Tulsa World As a tribute to his grandfather. Thats always going to be there. I cant wait to fight in my own backyard. Oklahoma heavyweight Trey Lippe Morrison won again, but this victory did not resemble any previous victory. 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. Among Bentons clients is current WBA super lightweight champion Regis Prograis. The results were encouraging. What if he got knocked down? But to me, hes the greatest grandfather. Damn! I mean, he gave me dad advice. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with DiBella Entertainment, Pedraza-Commey and Anderson-Rovcanin will be live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT. To be a well-rounded fighter, you have to take what is given to you, Lightburn said. 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 didnt expect that, to be honest, but it was special.. He was 4 or 5 years old, far too young to understand fame, eccentricity or what made Tommy Morrison tick. Phone: 918-581-8397. I give him props. The primary one would be the non-disclosure agreement. DiBella Entertainment will host a three-part Broadway Boxing summer series, all exclusively live streamed on UFC FIGHT PASS, the world's leading digital subscription service for combat sports. 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. "I don't know how to describe it, but he just wasn't sharp like he used to be.". Milton would win the fight by first round knock out. 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 want any of the big names at 140 pounds.. I am anticipating a war. I have a long way to go, but I want to be up there, held high like all the other great fighters. Ajagba has shown brittle defense and jaw. Trey Lippe Morrison was awarded the victory by technical knockout. He looked so much better tonight. 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. 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. 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 . TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. I think theres a lot of pressure on me to do well. "I just knew he was wondering where I was," she says. Its a great opportunity. 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. He had a great trainer. He'd be doing it for his father, to better understand him by following the same path. 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. Im not going to throw him to the wolves yet, but Treys now on another level. Good action heavyweight fighters, looking forward to this! Two fights in the last four years for Gassiev is no good, but hes still just 28 which is a baby for a heavyweight, lets see if he can make a run. These outdoor shows are amazing, Holden said. With a unanimous-decision triumph on Saturday at the Hard Rock Live theater, Trey Lippe Morrison remained unbeaten at 18-0. The Lippe Morrison-Bergman bout was on the undercard of a contest matching American Joe Smith Jr. and Russian Maxim Vlasov for the vacant WBO light heavyweight championship. That might be a body punch if its there. Bergman (now 27-20-2) explained that his right ankle was injured years ago and aggravated on Saturday. 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. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. Dragert went on and on with stories about Lippe's dad. He thanked him for raising Trey. There were stories about his stinky feet -- they were so rank that Dragert would tie his shoes together and hang them out the window -- and about how Tommy always wanted to be Elvis, so he could take care of his friends. FULL FIGHT ! Lightburn said a focus in training for Lippe-Morrison was to keep things simple and get back to the basics. "You're a banger," Dragert said. He was passionate about football, was a ferocious hitter at defensive end and, according to Conque, was one of the team's hardest workers. Heavyweight prospect Trey Lippe Morrison making TV debut this month - ESPN When the undefeated heavyweight knockout artist of the Four State Franchise enters the squared circle, hell be accompanied by a new trainer. Undefeated heavyweight . The story involves a leopard, or maybe a cougar -- Tommy had both in those days, so let's just call it a large, exotic cat. Pat Russell scored it 115-113 for Smith, while Dave Sutherland judged the fight to have been a 114-114 draw. Its a good one. He was knocked down 30 seconds into the fight. And it's going to be good to have Trey back fighting in Oklahoma.. Weve got big money fights now, Holden said. He told him he needed to listen to something relaxing before his fight, something that wasn't rap, and Lippe just smiled. He is the worlds best young heavyweight. I dont care if anyone wanted me to say that or not. Treys 18-0, so theres big money for him. Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17. He took the easy way out. He had a lot of soul mates. Globe | Jason Peake BROKEN ARROW, Okla. When Trey Lippe-Morrison returns to. You have to take what he gives you. Trey has a lot of talent. I don't ever want to put his mom down or his dad down, but he had a hard life. We are thrilled to see Jared Anderson back in action. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Standout junior welterweight prospect Kelvin Davis (5-0, 4 KOs) steps up against Sebastian Gabriel Chaves (5-4, 2 KOs). Two former world champions are set for an Oklahoma showdown, as Jose Sniper Pedraza will battle Richard RC Commey in the 10-round junior welterweight main event Saturday, Aug. 27, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. TREY LIPPE MORRISON vs DON HAYNESWORTH BOXING CONTEST @TVTV Replay most boxing matches in the United States and around the world from W. Some other streams may pop up, including a Murat Gassiev fight on Friday, so well keep you posted. 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. The real big specimen baby, not to be confused with the big fat baby, how good is baby anderson is he really a contender. 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. The 38-year-old Balogun moves to 18-0 with 13 KOs. When Trey Lippe's promising football career ended after the hard-hitting senior defensive end was booted from the University of Central Arkansas team for what he described as "messing up" and being a "dumb, young kid," he wasn't ready to end his athletic career. The scheduled ten-round bout is part of a. Perhaps the best story Trey Lippe has to tell about his dad is kind of fuzzy. Looking on at right is boxing promoter Tony Holden. I wish I could've had more. Smith won the fight by majority decision. 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. They didn't know then that in a few years Morrison would be playing the character Tommy Gunn in "Rocky V" with Stallone. 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. 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. Morrison really got upset his last fight, was swinging too much and got caught. "Trey hadn't fought in 13 months and it showed," Four State Franchise promoter Tony Holden said. It was the last time they saw him. 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. I think I could be good.". Trey Lippe Morrison, Tommy's other heavyweight boxer son, got stopped in the first round by the capable Mike Balogun last December in a step-up fight after 18 wins against carefully selected opponents. I think Ill be fine, Lippe-Morrison said of fighting in back-to-back months. The professional boxing event will be held on Aug. 23 in Broken Arrow and be televised worldwide on Showtime. But they supported her. 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). The action begins on Wednesday, July 17, with a special Heavyweight hopeful Trey Lippe-Morrison, the son of former WBO heavyweight belt-holder Tommy Morrison, is back at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California, working once again under the guidance of trainer Freddie Roach. Tommy had two other sons, Kenzie Witt and Tristin Duke Morrison. There will always be comparisons to my dad. 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). I joined the Tulsa World in 1990. PRO BOXING: Lippe-Morrison remains unbeaten, keeps - SoMo Sports Holden sighed. He waited tables at a steakhouse before this, sold discount clothing and worked construction 10 hours a day, a job that made him good money, but then he was too tired to spend it. 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 You can learn from somebody else's wrong.". * Heavyweights: Jared Anderson (9-0, Toledo, Ohio) defeated Jeremiah Karpency (16-3-1, Adah, Pennsylvania), KO, :34 first round. He was never out of Trey's life, although he did drift like the wind over the plains. 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). To Trey Morrison Id love a rematch, said Bergman, who has worked as a sparring partner for current world champion Tyson Fury and former champion Deontay Wilder. This wasn't going to be like the old days. Tulsa fan-favorite Trey Lippe Morrison (17-0, 17 KOs) and emerging junior lightweight prospect Karlos Balderas (9-1, 8 KOs) will fight on the undercard in six-round bouts, while Tulsa-born heavyweight prospect Jeremiah Milton (3-0, 3 KOs) will see action in a four-rounder. 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. Lippe appeared to absorb it all in a peaceful manner. 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. Undefeated heavyweight knockout artist will have new trainer, Download the Globe app to my phone or tablet, Barbie unveils Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heri, Carl Junction chamber to honor late president G, Gambino's Pizza opens location near Carl Junction, Joplin Police Department wins annual Guns and H. Seven of the 15 first-team selections are seniors and six are juniors. 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.". One fight away from undisputed: The fighters -- and divisions -- closer to crowning a four-belt champ . He never knew how to let go. 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. Trey's goal is to win not one heavyweight belt, but two, just like his dad. Thats just my opinion, but thats what I believe.. There was a problem saving your notification. Heavy punchers Jared Anderson, Trey Morrison share Aug 27 bill The 38-year-old Balogun moves to .