Audley Harrison to make comeback

Tue, 17 Jan 14:23:00 2012

Audley Harrison is to make his boxing comeback in April against Ali Adams.

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The 40-year-old was widely reviled after his miserable performance against David Haye in November 2010, with many predicting that he would never enter the ring again following his third-round defeat.

But the former Olympic champion and Strictly Come Dancing contestant will fight International Masters heavyweight champion Adams in a 10-round bout in Brentwood, Essex on April 14.

"I've been sitting on the shelf for 15 months, so I'm grateful for this opportunity," said Harrison.

"With my right arm now healed, I'll have too much for Ali Adams. I intend to show I still have a future in the game."

Harrison added that he sees the bout as a chance to atone for his shocking lack of ambition in the Haye fight, during which he landed just one punch and earned the nickname 'Fraudley' for himself.

"I've never been more disappointed in myself as I felt that night," he said. "Anyone can lose, but I didn't lose with dignity, so I was never going to retire off that performance."

Iraqi-born Adams was disdainful of his opponent, however - and vowed to make Harrison's comeback short-lived.

"Audley is a joke. His fight with Haye was an embarrassment and he still wants to make a comeback," he said.

"I will give him such a beating that Audley will see he does not belong in a boxing ring again."

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  1. Audley get real man, you had your shot and couldnt step­ up, i think the horse has bolted,now is the time to­ call it a day, at least you have your health and you­ still have your gold medal to remind you of better­ times,,

    From Brian L, on Tue 24 Jan 2:59

  2. tonight on sky david price vs john mcdermott. both­ would knock audley over. go away quietly audley you had­ your time and it was all talk.

    From Charlie Brown, on Mon 23 Jan 2:52

  3. british boxing is going great now, loads of contenders­ and good fighters coming up this year i for one am­ looking forward to boxing in 2012. do not spoil it by­ bringing back this useless piece of lard.

    From Charlie Brown, on Mon 23 Jan 0:49

  4. Makes you think, were the days of Frank Bruno, Gary­ Mason, Aussie Joe, etc so bad, look at the state of­ Brittish heavyweight boxing today, it saddens me !!!

    From big_chris_perry, on Sun 22 Jan 20:10

  5. Audley is NO joke. The is on those who paid to watch­ him fight Haye. Audley is not forcing you to watch him,­ but there will be many who are happy to part with their­ cash just to see him fall!! Now, Audley has a real­ fight in his hand, not just inside the ring, but also­ from the paying public too!!

    From P, on Fri 20 Jan 19:06

  6. Yeah you guys are right. Haye was so pathetic ...­ stupid four time world champion who lost to one of the­ best HW boxers in over a hundred years. What a joke.

    From PaulCC, on Fri 20 Jan 8:18

  7. How can this man be in the same sport as Mohamid Ali...­ shocking.

    From peter, on Thu 19 Jan 0:43

  8. Villarius, I think he said something about going to­ Australia to live. He pops up here from time to time,­ but not like he used to. I think he got a bit fed up­ with some of the idiotic comments from uninformed­ people too...

    From Lance, on Thu 19 Jan 0:22

  9. Can anyone tell me what happened to a prominent user­ this side of British Eurosport that goes by the name of­ "Jack Torrence". Used to be very active and­ often provided insightful comments.

    From villarius, on Wed 18 Jan 10:50

  10. please tell me its the first of april......

    From franky.horsehead, on Wed 18 Jan 9:29

  11. I do wonder about the general boxing knowledge of some­ of the posters in here too. You can tell the ones who­ wouldn't have ever been near a boxing ring.

    From Mark, on Wed 18 Jan 8:06

  12. If we all have the god given right to express our­ opinion, whether its positive or negative about anybody­ including Audley Harrsion, I feel Audley Harrison also­ have the right to practice his trade like any other­ man!

    From P, on Wed 18 Jan 7:13

  13. When you lose to a loser like Haye, you retire and stay­ retired.

    From Arkady, on Wed 18 Jan 5:19

  14. I wouldn't pay to watch him if he was fighting a­ tiger and a lion. Would have a few quid on the tiger­ though.

    From Sam, on Wed 18 Jan 5:11

  15. The guy has the power, the size and all the skills­ needed to make it at the top. Lacks heart though.

    From Mark, on Wed 18 Jan 4:57

  16. Oh Boxing, you used to be such a beautiful sport.

    From Mark, on Wed 18 Jan 4:46

  17. When will this fool realise he is useless. The man is­ pathetic

    From James Stuart, on Wed 18 Jan 4:32

  18. hope they dont put this on pay as you view, cause this­ p r i c k will be bankrupt paying us!!!

    From Antony Quinn, on Wed 18 Jan 4:22

  19. Don't do this Audley,you never could punch your­ weight and if your ability was as big as your ego you­ would have been champion but your like a man who is gun­ shy he always closes his eyes when he pulls the­ trigger,thats what you do every time you throw a­ punch,keep retired and stay healthy from a boxing­ fan!!!

    From extanky, on Wed 18 Jan 4:22

  20. Comback? he did never fought, beside whey should any­ Boxer fight him? Ali Adams should be ashame of­ himself 'caus a it have to be a fight not sombody­ get beating,

    From Ra.Planet of The Apes, on Wed 18 Jan 4:00
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