Tommy Morrison is forever immortalized as voracious young boxer Tommy 'The Machine' Gunn - who turned on his mentor Rocky Balboa for a shot at the title in 1990 flop, Rocky V.Echoing the Italian Stallion's underdog story, Arkansas-born professional boxer Morrison was plucked from relative obscurity to star in the huge blockbuster at the tender age of 20 - which was the anticipated final chapter in the iconic Oscar-winning franchise.But, seduced by a heady mix of fame, partying, women and money, the former heavyweight champion of the world began a downward spiral - beginning with his shock diagnosis with HIV at age 27 which brought the curtain down on his bright boxing career.
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