Morrison Confirms HIV Result

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Morrison Confirms HIV Result

Washington Post (02/13/96) P. E1
Gildea, William

Abstract: Heavyweight boxer Tommy Morrison tested positive for HIV, his promoter confirmed Monday. The fighter, who was featured in "Rocky V" and appeared on television talk shows, learned of the test result before his scheduled fight Saturday in Las Vegas. He was suspended from the fight, but the reason was not announced at the time. Morrison did not attend the news conference, but in a statement asked for prayers for children with HIV, not for himself. "I feel it would be selfish to ask you to say a prayer for me," he said through a statement. The positive results raised concerns among the boxing community about others who had come into contact with Morrison. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the risk of contracting the virus in a fight was very low. There is no boxing policy regarding a fighter's eligibility based on his HIV status. Related Stories: New York Times (02/13/96) P. B9; Washington Times (02/13/96) P. B1

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