Thread: What happen to Audley Harrison?

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?

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?

I am afraid if you thought that you are an idiot

Really? Well I guess he just stopped punching that was his big problem, he literally stared at Danny Williams and Dominic Guinn for the majority of their bouts. I guess he just did nothing in the ring, a really pathetic offensive fighter as it turned out.

What are you guys talking about Audley is BACK!!! He dominated the recent prizefighter tourney and stopped the undefeated and highly rated Irishman Coleman Barrett in the final.

He's in line for the winner of the Rogan Sexton rematch and will yet be a force in British boxing.

Originally Posted by Bilbo

What are you guys talking about Audley is BACK!!! He dominated the recent prizefighter tourney and stopped the undefeated and highly rated Irishman Coleman Barrett in the final.

He's in line for the winner of the Rogan Sexton rematch and will yet be a force in British boxing.

No doubt. My hopes are so high that they are orbiting the moon. Bring it Audley, you strapping lump of a man!

Audley couldn't hold my jockstrap

Originally Posted by Cleon

Audley couldn't hold my jockstrap

If that's the case try washing your genitals more often.

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?

The honest truth my friend, is that he just aint got it. The man is practically frightened to trade punches, hes gunshy and does not like his chosen career path. Oh yes, he loves the tv, the movie premiers and the adulation that goes with being an olympic champ, but unfortunately for him, he just doesnt like the boxing part. He truly has to be seen to be believed. Oh yes, and hes deluded as well. Either that or he thinks we're all stupid

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

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.