He looked good as a boxer/puncher. Losing four fights is a major setback. I've never seen a fighter come back from that. I guess he's done. I have to agree with Lyle. He was over hyped. He was going to be the next Lennox Lewis.

I know PLENTY of Brits figured he would beat Wladimir...I'd love to see that fight happen though

Originally Posted by Lyle

I know PLENTY of Brits figured he would beat Wladimir...I'd love to see that fight happen though

Me too. I'd love to see Audley against any top fighter to be honest, at least he would be convinced into finally retiring that way!

Originally Posted by rjj tszyu

Me too. I'd love to see Audley against any top fighter to be honest, at least he would be convinced into finally retiring that way!

You don't think he would come out after waking up from his concussion and say "Oi, I'm sorry to my fans and my supporters around the world, I really thought I could get it done, but I promise you I'm rededicating myself and I will be world champion in 2011!"??

Audley went in the blink of an eye from saying "I will definently be World Champion" to "Someday I will be British Champion"....fucking sad pathetic bastard

Audley should fight Sexton v Rogan winner, and work his way up to Danny Williams.

He has won his last 3 fights. On the other hand he was knocked cold by Michael Sprott who I never even heard of. When I saw him win the gold metal I just knew it was only a matter of time before he would win the HW title. Not the first time I got stuff wrong.

Just saw the sprott vs Harrison fight on you tube. It was a good punch but not enough to lay someone out cold. Guess he needs to find another line of work.

He got in with the big boys and realised he didnt like getting punched without his padding on.

Audley got found out horribly the night he fought williams. He simply didnt wanna trade punches and ended up having to simply accept that pro fighting wasnt gonna be for him.

Sadly he still attempts to mascarade himself as something he clearly isnt hence the clown like image that gets portrayed within the media.

Should of just quit the night sprott put him to sleep!!

Originally Posted by mrbig1

When he turned pro I thought he was a shoe in to become HW Champion of the world. I don't get to see much of him here in the states. What went wrong?

Poor Audley had all the tools and pedigree to become champion of the world, and along with Tyrell Biggs, is the only other olympian to have failed miserably, as far as I can remember.

Harrison's problem, basically was the olympics.
His dream as an amateur was always Olympic gold, but he hung around for far too long in order to win it.

You can't teach an old dog new tricks, and Audley didn't even turn pro until he was pushing 30, and shortly afterwards, seriously injured his rotator cuff while lifting weights for charity, which took away another 18 months of his pro career, as well as decreasing his abilities as a fighter.

What made things a little bit worse, is that Audley wasn't short of confidence, and inspite mediocre performances, insisted he was gonna be 'the man'. Unfortunately, he was acutely deluded.

Welcome to the forum Rick!

I think the deal with Audley is that people should seriously question older fighters in the amateurs, it's easy to win a gold medal when you're 30 and you're fighting teenagers

Originally Posted by Lyle

Welcome to the forum Rick!

I think the deal with Audley is that people should seriously question older fighters in the amateurs, it's easy to win a gold medal when you're 30 and you're fighting teenagers

Thankyou Lyle,

I agree that an age barrier should be implemented where amateur boxers are concerned, and Harrison answers all the questions as to why..

He recently won a tounament in the UK, and I believe gave the whole of his purse to charity. Although a kind hearted gesture, I hope he isn't thinking what I think he's thinking, because it aint gonna happen.

There is an age limit for amateur boxing(at least the Olympics), 35 I believe....otherwise Felix Savon would have had like 6 gold medals. 35 is a bit old still.

Originally Posted by Rick O'Shea

Originally Posted by mrbig1

When he turned pro I thought he was a shoe in to become HW Champion of the world. I don't get to see much of him here in the states. What went wrong?

Poor Audley had all the tools and pedigree to become champion of the world, and along with Tyrell Biggs, is the only other olympian to have failed miserably, as far as I can remember.

Harrison's problem, basically was the olympics.
His dream as an amateur was always Olympic gold, but he hung around for far too long in order to win it.

You can't teach an old dog new tricks, and Audley didn't even turn pro until he was pushing 30, and shortly afterwards, seriously injured his rotator cuff while lifting weights for charity, which took away another 18 months of his pro career, as well as decreasing his abilities as a fighter.

What made things a little bit worse, is that Audley wasn't short of confidence, and inspite mediocre performances, insisted he was gonna be 'the man'. Unfortunately, he was acutely deluded.

I didn't know that. Thanks guys for answering my question. Maybe it's time for him to retire

Originally Posted by Lyle

There is an age limit for amateur boxing(at least the Olympics), 35 I believe....otherwise Felix Savon would have had like 6 gold medals. 35 is a bit old still.

35!.. That means Froch could go back there, and learn a bit more about defense.

From day one, I knew He wouldnt make it. I was asked by His manager of the time if I fancied the job of Trainer. My reply was do I Fuck .