Tillis is the daughter of former Heavyweight boxer James Tillis.
After his loss to Holmes, Frazier continued to fight and won his next six bouts, including victories over future world cruiserweight champion Bernard Benton, heavyweight contenders Jose Ribalta and James "Quick" Tillis, and future champion James "Bonecrusher" Smith.
19–year old undefeated sensation Mike Tyson had previously met former heavyweight contender James "Quick" Tillis in his 20th professional bout.
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Morrison had four prior fights in 1991 including first round victories over former heavyweight contenders James Tillis and Pinklon Thomas.
James Tillis fought for the Heavyweight championship once and was the first professional boxer to fight Mike Tyson to a decision.