The Duke

In "The Duke," Carlos Acevedo explores the tumultuous life of Tommy Morrison, a talented young boxer who rose to fame in the early 1990s, partly due to his role in "Rocky V." Known for his knockout power and charismatic personality, Morrison's celebrity status led to a destructive lifestyle filled with excess. However, a shocking HIV diagnosis in 1996 triggered a downward spiral marked by addiction, legal troubles, and conspiracy theories, ultimately overshadowing his earlier successes. Acevedo chronicles Morrison's journey from promising athlete to a figure defined by tragedy and turmoil, culminating in his premature death at forty-four.