He would frequently send Tony the money earned in the military to support him.Thompson took up boxing in 1998 at the age of 27, after meeting his car insurance agent, Gene Molowsky, who had a boxing gym in the back of his office. Upon hearing about the rematch clause, Thompson replied, "They can clause all the hell they want. Find out more about cookies. Maurice Harris. Harris won the vacant United States Boxing Association heavyweight title in his second opportunity with a 12-round unanimous decision over Nagy Aguilera at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota. Klitschko continued his assault in the sixth, sending Thompson down again with a flurry of shots. "Thompson suffered a heavy knockdown in round 2 after a powerful right hook, having attested afterwards that it was the hardest he'd ever been hit in his life. Date: 1999-11-06 Location: Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA Referee: Steve Smoger Judge: Henry Eugene Grant Judge: Paul Venti Judge: Alan Rubenstein Time: 2:52 Weights: Harris 211 lbs, Jefferson 246 lbs Aired on: HBO Comments. Name: Maurice Harris Alias: Mo Bettah Birth Name: Wilbur Maurice Harris Born: 1976-02-21 Hometown: East Orange, New Jersey, USA Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA Stance: Orthodox Height: 193cm Reach: 203cm Pro Boxer: Record Won the Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament; Promoted by Dr. Mario Yagobi, Boxing 360; Trained by former middleweight contender William Bo James. By Thompson's own admission, he believed that starting with boxing at a relatively late age preserved him, because an average person Thompson made his professional debut on January 27, 2000, defeating DeShaun Harper by majority decision. Maurice Harris turned pro at 16 as a light heavyweight in 1992, and faced many up-and-coming prospects and comebacking champions. The brothers were separated from each other in their 20s, when Keith joined the army. Maurice Harris 211 lbs lost to Derrick Jefferson 246 lbs by KO at 2:52 in round 6 of 10. I figured, man — this is the heavyweight I’ve been waiting for." Find out more about cookies. Price motioned as though he had given up and the referee stopped the fight, awarding Thompson a 5th-round TKO victory.In March 2014, Thompson resurrected his career again after defeating 2004 Olympic gold medalist and former heavyweight title challenger Won vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight titleRetained WBC Continental Americas heavyweight titleMichael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S. Date: 2001-05-12; Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA; Referee: Wayne Kelly; Judge: Don Ackerman 118-109; Judge: Don O'Neill 117-110; Judge: Tony Paolillo 117-110; USBA Heavyweight Title (Vacant title) Notes.