Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
12 rounds, the Morrison who fought Foreman vs Bruno who fought McCall. Who wins?
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
Bruno, better skills.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
I pick Bruno to win, most likely by KO. But it would be a great fight, with both guys hitting the canvas before it's over.
Tommy's lack of durability makes the difference here, as Bruno was an exceptionally powerful hitter. If Tommy tries to brawl, he'd get clipped by a haymaker. I don't think Tommy could compensate by boxing because Bruno's jab would control the action from long range.
As for Morrison's punching power, he indeed could KO Frank with any single power shot. But I believe Bruno could dodge most of Tommy's bombs.
Tommy's lack of durability makes the difference here, as Bruno was an exceptionally powerful hitter. If Tommy tries to brawl, he'd get clipped by a haymaker. I don't think Tommy could compensate by boxing because Bruno's jab would control the action from long range.
As for Morrison's punching power, he indeed could KO Frank with any single power shot. But I believe Bruno could dodge most of Tommy's bombs.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
I think Tommy was the better fighter and better puncher. 60/40 fight for me.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
It's probably an overused statement, but seriously, whoever connects big first.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
Big Frank has a much better resume and stops Morrison mid way through. Anyone who gets blasted out by Michael Bentt ain't beating Bruno.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
Bruno took dozens of flush shots of Mike Tyson. He could take Morrison's shots. Tommy was dropped by Michael Bentt, Ross Purrity and shopworn Carl Williams. When Frank connects, Tommy goes down.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
Bruno fan in da house! 

Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
Morrison would have to stand on the outside and hope to rack up points and hope that he can land the big left over and over. Would he get greedy and try to take Bruno out only to get written off by that huge Bruno right? Frank can hit
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Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
Never understood the bruno love
This one is 50/50
This one is 50/50
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
For me it's not love, it's common sense.
Bruno only lost to Bonecrusher, Witherspoon, Lennox and Tyson.
Morrison lost to Michael Bentt and drew with Ross Purrity.
Frank also had better wins, beating Oliver McCall in his pomp and Gerrie Coetzee two fights after he lost the title.
Tommy Morrison didn't beat a single contender in their prime.
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Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
His foreman win is better than any win bruno had.jwfg wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 04:47For me it's not love, it's common sense.
Bruno only lost to Bonecrusher, Witherspoon, Lennox and Tyson.
Morrison lost to Michael Bentt and drew with Ross Purrity.
Frank also had better wins, beating Oliver McCall in his pomp and Gerrie Coetzee two fights after he lost the title.
Tommy Morrison didn't beat a single contender in their prime.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
Jeff_lacy_ko wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 08:45His foreman win is better than any win bruno had.jwfg wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 04:47For me it's not love, it's common sense.
Bruno only lost to Bonecrusher, Witherspoon, Lennox and Tyson.
Morrison lost to Michael Bentt and drew with Ross Purrity.
Frank also had better wins, beating Oliver McCall in his pomp and Gerrie Coetzee two fights after he lost the title.
Tommy Morrison didn't beat a single contender in their prime.
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Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
Foreman won the hw championship in his next fight.jwfg wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 08:48Jeff_lacy_ko wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 08:45His foreman win is better than any win bruno had.jwfg wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 04:47
For me it's not love, it's common sense.
Bruno only lost to Bonecrusher, Witherspoon, Lennox and Tyson.
Morrison lost to Michael Bentt and drew with Ross Purrity.
Frank also had better wins, beating Oliver McCall in his pomp and Gerrie Coetzee two fights after he lost the title.
Tommy Morrison didn't beat a single contender in their prime.Foreman was nowhere near his prime. McCall had beaten Lennox Lewis.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
I get it, I just think Bruno had a better resume. BoxRec rates him a lot higher than Morrison because of this.Jeff_lacy_ko wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 08:57Foreman won the hw championship in his next fight.
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Well if BoxRec says so it must be. Good argument.jwfg wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 09:06I get it, I just think Bruno had a better resume. BoxRec rates him a lot higher than Morrison because of this.

Go watch some fights rather than scanning BoxRec data please.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
I've seen plenty of fights.
I'll just ask you this, when in Bruno's career did he get knocked down three times in the first round by a guy who got stopped in a round by Jerry Jones?
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Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
The argument is peak v peak. Its entirely possible morrison took bennt lightly on account of bennt being terrible and morrison fighting in his hometown
Bruno has a nice win against mccall. He was alright. Morrison was a lot of hype but he could hit. Its a good dream natchup.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
When did Bruno beat an all time great like Foreman, or a vicious puncher like Ruddock? Get off the Bruno bandwagon, he wasn't that great. Best win was probably over McCall. Stopped 5x's in 41 fights. Morrison stopped 3x's in 51 fights. What else would you like to compare?
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How many times was Bruno blasted out in a round by Michael Bennt?oogiebe wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 14:23When did Bruno beat an all time great like Foreman, or a vicious puncher like Ruddock? Get off the Bruno bandwagon, he wasn't that great. Best win was probably over McCall. Stopped 5x's in 41 fights. Morrison stopped 3x's in 51 fights. What else would you like to compare?
How many times was Bruno dropped by Carl Williams?
How many times did Bruno struggle with Yuri Vaulin?
How many times did Bruno go life and death with Joe Hipp?
How many times was Bruno dropped against Ross Purrity?
How many times did Morrison rock a prime Tyson?
How many rounds did Morrison take off Lennox Lewis?
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LOL! Don't go getting your panties in a bunch young lad!!! LMAFO!jwfg wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 14:33How many times was Bruno blasted out in a round by Michael Bennt?oogiebe wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 14:23When did Bruno beat an all time great like Foreman, or a vicious puncher like Ruddock? Get off the Bruno bandwagon, he wasn't that great. Best win was probably over McCall. Stopped 5x's in 41 fights. Morrison stopped 3x's in 51 fights. What else would you like to compare?
How many times was Bruno dropped by Carl Williams?
How many times did Bruno struggle with Yuri Vaulin?
How many times did Bruno go life and death with Joe Hipp?
How many times was Bruno dropped against Ross Purrity?
How many times did Morrison rock a prime Tyson?
How many rounds did Morrison take off Lennox Lewis?

I'd like to say you make a compelling argument, but I'd be lying!

Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
I don't wear underpants, I like to hang free.oogiebe wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 14:37LOL! Don't go getting your panties in a bunch young lad!!! LMAFO!jwfg wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 14:33How many times was Bruno blasted out in a round by Michael Bennt?oogiebe wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 14:23
When did Bruno beat an all time great like Foreman, or a vicious puncher like Ruddock? Get off the Bruno bandwagon, he wasn't that great. Best win was probably over McCall. Stopped 5x's in 41 fights. Morrison stopped 3x's in 51 fights. What else would you like to compare?
How many times was Bruno dropped by Carl Williams?
How many times did Bruno struggle with Yuri Vaulin?
How many times did Bruno go life and death with Joe Hipp?
How many times was Bruno dropped against Ross Purrity?
How many times did Morrison rock a prime Tyson?
How many rounds did Morrison take off Lennox Lewis?![]()
I'd like to say you make a compelling argument, but I'd be lying!![]()

The truth is Morrison saw his blood on canvas more than Jackson Pollack.
Re: Frank Bruno v Tommy Morrison
jwfg wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 15:13I don't wear underpants, I like to hang free.oogiebe wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 14:37LOL! Don't go getting your panties in a bunch young lad!!! LMAFO!jwfg wrote: ↑23 Aug 2023, 14:33
How many times was Bruno blasted out in a round by Michael Bennt?
How many times was Bruno dropped by Carl Williams?
How many times did Bruno struggle with Yuri Vaulin?
How many times did Bruno go life and death with Joe Hipp?
How many times was Bruno dropped against Ross Purrity?
How many times did Morrison rock a prime Tyson?
How many rounds did Morrison take off Lennox Lewis?![]()
I'd like to say you make a compelling argument, but I'd be lying!![]()
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The truth is Morrison saw his blood on canvas more than Jackson Pollack.
