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Former Olympic super heavyweight champion Audley Harrison has decided to vacate the lightly regarded World Boxing Federation title before it is taken from him. The WBF had threatened to strip the 33-year-old fighter of the title he won in March 2004. His last bout was nine months ago, but with his |
TV deal with the British Broadcasting Corp. finished he plans to move to the United States in an attempt to further his career. “We are grateful for the support we have received from the WBF, but the decision has been made that Audley will be vacating the title,” business manager Hazel Bruno-Gilbert said Wednesday. The 6-foot-6 boxer won the gold medal at the Sydney Games five years ago. He had hoped to emulate another Olympic super heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis, who went on to win the heavyweight crown and earn millions. Harrison, however, while unbeaten in 16 fights has been criticized for fighting journeyman opponents and doesn’t have a high enough ranking to challenge for the more respected WBC, WBA and IBF titles.
