Originally Posted by
Kirkland Laing
Harrison has even given credence to those who doubt him, egging them on. "Don't pat me on the back, I'm happy to be criticised, the minute you praise me, I get complacent," he said.
"All you're doing [by criticising] is fuelling my fire. I've already seen my future; I just need to walk to it.
"I'm a rough guy from the streets, who got himself an education, got a gold medal at the Olympics, and who now wants to be a world champion.
"I'm not afraid to fail, I've still got my dream, and I believe I will be heavyweight champion of the world next year, before I walk away."
Harrison admits he has been "off the radar" for some time, but insisted: "By the time next year comes, I'll be back in position. I'm behind in the races, but like a good old racehorse, I'll catch up. I'm off the radar, but I'll bounce back.
"If Matt Skelton beats Paolo Vidoz [on Dec 19], and if I come through with flying colours, I'll be looking to fight him. I'm also looking at David Haye. If he wins a world title and I do too, a unification fight would be common sense."