Scott Harrison's Loses WBO title, to remain in Spanish jail

WBO Super Featherweight champion Scott Harrison was due in court in Spain today to face a hearing to see whether he would be bailed or not. With his defence against Nicky Cook less than a month away, FW had basically said that if he wasn't bailed, then it was almost impossible he would fight Cook, and would thus be stripped of his title. Juan Manuel Marquez would then become the champion, as he is currently holding the interim strap, and a mooted meeting between him, who is fight-ready after his Jimrex Jaca fight fell through, and Cook, who would be fight-ready in December, and a meeting between those two would be JMM's first defence.

So does anyone know what the bloody hell's happened, I haven't heard a peep about it all day!

I dont know man,Iv been thinkin the same thing,Iv been checking bbc.co.uk and there's no further news from what Frank Warren had to say on Saturday night and Ithink maybe the BBC website would be the place with news first.

I have been checking the BBC website all night to no avail. I have also been trawling through the good old teletext but even they seem to have forgoten about it lol

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I have been checking the BBC website all night to no avail. I have also been trawling through the good old teletext but even they seem to have forgoten about it lol

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I've been trawling all of the same news sites, even tried googling Scott Harrison's name and wading through the crap that pops up, still no news. I think he might have been remanded in custody, cause there's nothing about it on frank warren's site, and if he was released, I imagine FW would be crowing trying to sell more tickets for the Dec 9 fights.

Here you go!!!!

Sporting life link http://www.sportinglife.com/boxing/n..._Harrison.html
CRUNCH TIME FOR HARRISON
By Gavin McCafferty, PA Sport

WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison is awaiting a decision on whether he will be released from a Spanish jail.

Harrison's legal team have submitted papers to a judge in Malaga arguing for his release after the Scot was arrested over an alleged assault on October 6.

Harrison is not scheduled to appear in court but the judge has the papers in front of him and is due to make a decision.

Promoter Frank Warren had set Monday as a deadline for Harrison to be freed or be forced to pull out of a scheduled title defence against Nicky Cook in London on December 9.

Harrison had been expected to face court on Monday but Warren was "driven round the bend" waiting in vain for news.

But the Sports Network chief earlier revealed the Cambuslang fighter could still fight former European champion Cook next month if his release is secured.

Warren said: "Yesterday when they put in the bail application it was written up the wrong way.

"The judge has got the papers in front of him now and he will give his decision today.

"He has got a case on at the moment and he will make his decision when he has some spare time, in the lunch break or something."If Harrison is released, he will face tests to see if he is physically and mentally fit to fight the undefeated Essex-based Cook.

Harrison will lose his belt if he does not defend it on December 9, with Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez poised to assume the world title.

The 29-year-old pulled out of a fight with Gary St Clair in May before checking in to the Priory clinic suffering from alcohol problems and depression.

Scott Harrison appears to be a good for nothing, unprofessional, ungrateful waste of space. Nobody seems to be missing him too much, so he was not even a particularly highly regarded fighter by the looks?

The sooner he gets kicked out and stops bringing the sport into disrepute, the better.

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

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The hearing took place yesterday 6/11/06 and if it were good news then i think we may have heard by now :-\
Feel for Nicky Cook because his chance at a title shot will slip away >:mad

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The hearing took place yesterday 6/11/06 and if it were good news then i think we may have heard by now :-\
Feel for Nicky Cook because his chance at a title shot will slip away >:mad

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Well wasnt he n.1 in the WBC Rankings Smash?? Has he runied that chance by agreeing to fight Scott?? I hope not i like Cook. I think he will get his chance.

If Harrison can't fight they'll strip him and look certain to hand it to the Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez :'(
They Can't deny Cookie if he keeps winning,it will just take longer.

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If Harrison can't fight they'll strip him and look certain to hand it to the Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez :'(
They Can't deny Cookie if he keeps winning,it will just take longer.

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I heard that it was practically a done deal, if Scott didn't get out the Cookie would be fighting JMM in December. They're both practically ready to go, and JMM won't find a better opponent who's well-prepared at such short notice. If that indeed is the kind of opponent he's looking for. According to the BBC website yesterday, it was due to take place yesterday, however checking back this morning, it said that the hearing was in fact due to take place today. Watch and wait is the name of the game.

http://www.secondsout.com/uk/lukl.cfm?ccs=471&cs=20687

By Ant Evans: A legal blunder prevented troubled WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison from receiving a bail hearing yesterday. Harrison's bail request was due to be heard by a Malaga, Spain court yesterday but his lawyers wrote the documentation up incorrectly.

They have re-submitted for a hearing today, which is said to be the absolutely final deadline for Harrison to extract himself from the Spanish prison he has been languishing in for the last month after allegedly assaulting local man.

Even if the Spanish court allows Harrison bail it is difficult to see how Harrison can satisfy the WBO and British Boxing Board of Control that he is fit to box December 9 against Nicky Cook in London. Harrison, who is also facing assault charges in the UK, has admitted to drink problems and has claimed to be suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Derry Mathews has been lined up to face the undefeated Cook in a WBU title fight, which, obviously, is a huge step backwards for Cook.

Okay, finally some sense at least, this explains why the court hearing was moved a day forward....Harrison's legal team are a bunch of incompetent buffoons. Doesn't seem to be good news for the whisky-addled scot at the present time. I'd bet a week of coolclicks that he doesn't step in the ring on Dec 9 still holding the WBO belt.

http://www.secondsout.com/uk/lukl.cfm?ccs=471&cs=20687


By Ant Evans: A legal blunder prevented troubled WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison from receiving a bail hearing yesterday. Harrison's bail request was due to be heard by a Malaga, Spain court yesterday but his lawyers wrote the documentation up incorrectly.

They have re-submitted for a hearing today, which is said to be the absolutely final deadline for Harrison to extract himself from the Spanish prison he has been languishing in for the last month after allegedly assaulting local man.

Even if the Spanish court allows Harrison bail it is difficult to see how Harrison can satisfy the WBO and British Boxing Board of Control that he is fit to box December 9 against Nicky Cook in London. Harrison, who is also facing assault charges in the UK, has admitted to drink problems and has claimed to be suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Derry Mathews has been lined up to face the undefeated Cook in a WBU title fight, which, obviously, is a huge step backwards for Cook.

Oh darn you Missy, there was seconds in it I swear. I had to make my comment too long, and you managed to post the damn thing first. CC for the work though ;)

Cookie is gonna be gutted if this does fall through (which is looking more likely every day now)
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Obviously the fight aint gonna happen

Even if Harrison did get back on track whats gonna stop him going out, getting pissed up and in barney rubble before the December date.

Bet Cooks well pleased he gets a shot at Matthews WBU title...FW special.

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Okay, finally some sense at least, this explains why the court hearing was moved a day forward....Harrison's legal team are a bunch of incompetent buffoons. Doesn't seem to be good news for the whisky-addled scot at the present time. I'd bet a week of coolclicks that he doesn't step in the ring on Dec 9 still holding the WBO belt.

http://www.secondsout.com/uk/lukl.cfm?ccs=471&cs=20687


By Ant Evans: A legal blunder prevented troubled WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison from receiving a bail hearing yesterday. Harrison's bail request was due to be heard by a Malaga, Spain court yesterday but his lawyers wrote the documentation up incorrectly.

They have re-submitted for a hearing today, which is said to be the absolutely final deadline for Harrison to extract himself from the Spanish prison he has been languishing in for the last month after allegedly assaulting local man.

Even if the Spanish court allows Harrison bail it is difficult to see how Harrison can satisfy the WBO and British Boxing Board of Control that he is fit to box December 9 against Nicky Cook in London. Harrison, who is also facing assault charges in the UK, has admitted to drink problems and has claimed to be suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Derry Mathews has been lined up to face the undefeated Cook in a WBU title fight, which, obviously, is a huge step backwards for Cook.

Oh darn you Missy, there was seconds in it I swear. I had to make my comment too long, and you managed to post the damn thing first. CC for the work though ;)

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Don't you people read i posted the reason why it was delay over an hour ago some one else gets the thanks and i get a sad click don't think ill bother any more :'( :'( :'( :'(

Who are you and what are you doing on my forum? ???

Awww, don't cry chip...least you got there first. I thought I was gonna be the first with the news, and guess what, I strolled in in third. Gave you a cc last night to stop you crying, ;)

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Who are you and what are you doing on my forum? ???

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He's a Ricky Hatton fan boy and to answer the second question:

http://pics.livejournal.com/princess...n/pic/00003he4

Adam man, that pic is horrible. How dare you post a picture of a cat on a thread that I started, especially a scary cat like that! Eeeew, eatin my food too, darn cats.

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Awww, don't cry chip...least you got there first. I thought I was gonna be the first with the news, and guess what, I strolled in in third. Gave you a cc last night to stop you crying, ;)

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Geee thanks :thankyouthankyou: :thankyouthankyou:
Don't post often bit scared of all you greats:tumbleweed:

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Who are you and what are you doing on my forum? ???

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A woman :gorgeous:and very enthusiastic boxing fan but a bit shy to post here in this mans world just give me some time :box3: :bowdown: :chillpill:

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A woman :gorgeous:and very enthusiastic boxing fan but a bit shy to post here in this mans world just give me some time :box3: :bowdown: :chillpill:

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Post a pic. Post a pic. Post a pic ;)

........ unless you can't because your camera has broken, and you have to babysit for your unmarried cousin who has 18 kids and lives in a shoe, while your mum goes out partying all the time - you would go to the library to use their camera to post here, but they have been attacked by termites and there is a long queue of anteaters so you can't get in until the weekend. But then your membership card will have expired.

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According to Radio 5Live at 18:20 pm today, Scott Harrison has failed to secure his release from a Spanish prison on charges of assault, and thus will not be fighting on December 9. It has been building for a few weeks now, and leaves Cook high and dry, but open to negotiate a fight with Juan Manuel Marquez, who will now become the WBO Super Featherweight champion, having spent recent time as an Interim champion. So, who fancies heading down to Docklands for a show headlined by Skelton v Harrison? Goodbye profit margin Frank!

Harrison has always been overrated. Not seeing him fight is no big loss. He deserves every thing he gets.

Jonny Wilkinson = world class athlete, dedicated trainer, respected by his peers, the best fly half in the world at the time, wins the World Cup in extra time.

Devastated by injuries since then, has not played properly for 3 years, still a model pro, determined to get fit again.

Scott Harrison = a drunken wastrel, skips training to go boozing and fighting and nicking cars, not really a great fighter, wins a belt.

No injuries, stumbled into the chance of a lifetime, pissed it up against the wall.

Who said life was fair?

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Jonny Wilkinson = world class athlete, dedicated trainer, respected by his peers, the best fly half in the world at the time, wins the World Cup in extra time.

Devastated by injuries since then, has not played properly for 3 years, still a model pro, determined to get fit again.

Scott Harrison = a drunken wastrel, skips training to go boozing and fighting and nicking cars, not really a great fighter, wins a belt.

No injuries, stumbled into the chance of a lifetime, pissed it up against the wall.

Who said life was fair?

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You reckon they come from similar backgrounds?

Reckon they've had similar educations?

Who said life was fair?

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Jonny Wilkinson = world class athlete, dedicated trainer, respected by his peers, the best fly half in the world at the time, wins the World Cup in extra time.

Devastated by injuries since then, has not played properly for 3 years, still a model pro, determined to get fit again.

Scott Harrison = a drunken wastrel, skips training to go boozing and fighting and nicking cars, not really a great fighter, wins a belt.

No injuries, stumbled into the chance of a lifetime, pissed it up against the wall.

Who said life was fair?

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You reckon they come from similar backgrounds?

Reckon they've had similar educations?

Who said life was fair?

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It's a fair point .... but just because you come from a poor family and are uneducated does not mean you are stupid, nor have more right to be a wastrel.

Forget Harrison (he's finished) ;)
Nicky Cook WILL fight on the 9th december at London's ExCel arena against either...
Jackson Asikufor the Commonwealth title or Derry Matthews for the WBU Championship.
;)

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http://www.secondsout.com/uk/lukl.cfm?ccs=471&cs=20687

By Ant Evans: A legal blunder prevented troubled WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison from receiving a bail hearing yesterday. Harrison's bail request was due to be heard by a Malaga, Spain court yesterday but his lawyers wrote the documentation up incorrectly.

They have re-submitted for a hearing today, which is said to be the absolutely final deadline for Harrison to extract himself from the Spanish prison he has been languishing in for the last month after allegedly assaulting local man.

Even if the Spanish court allows Harrison bail it is difficult to see how Harrison can satisfy the WBO and British Boxing Board of Control that he is fit to box December 9 against Nicky Cook in London. Harrison, who is also facing assault charges in the UK, has admitted to drink problems and has claimed to be suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Derry Mathews has been lined up to face the undefeated Cook in a WBU title fight, which, obviously, is a huge step backwards for Cook.

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Have a CC Missy for the update. I just wonder what the hell is wrong with Harrison. I mean if he wants to screw up his life, so be it. But do it after his career is over with. Just my thoughts.

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Jonny Wilkinson = world class athlete, dedicated trainer, respected by his peers, the best fly half in the world at the time, wins the World Cup in extra time.

Devastated by injuries since then, has not played properly for 3 years, still a model pro, determined to get fit again.

Scott Harrison = a drunken wastrel, skips training to go boozing and fighting and nicking cars, not really a great fighter, wins a belt.

No injuries, stumbled into the chance of a lifetime, pissed it up against the wall.

Who said life was fair?

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You reckon they come from similar backgrounds?

Reckon they've had similar educations?

Who said life was fair?

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It's a fair point .... but just because you come from a poor family and are uneducated does not mean you are stupid, nor have more right to be a wastrel.

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100% agree with you X

Just maybe Wilkinson wasn't the best guy to make the comparison with :)

Looks like Scott Harrison got lucky...

WBO World Featherweight Champion Scott Harrison has been handed a last minute lifeline that could see him finally defend his title against Nicky Cook at the ExCeL London on December 9.

The Scottish two-time world champion has been languishing in Malaga's Alhaurin de la Torre jail since October 6 on alleged assault charges but was sensationally granted bail by the Spanish courts and will head back to Glasgow tomorrow (Saturday).

Promoter Frank Warren withdrew the Harrison-Cook title fight from his big end-of-the-year show earlier this week but he will now hold talks with the World Boxing Organisation about re-instating the fight on the card.

"It's fantastic news to hear that Scott is out on bail and is heading home to Glasgow. The important factor is to first make sure that he is mentally and physically fit to box on December 9 and if that is cleared then I will discuss with the WBO about looking to get his fight against Cook back on the show." Said Warren.

Harrison's manager Barry Hughes, who worked tirelessly to secure his release, said, "I was never going to give up hope despite the considerable pressure I was under. I'm just delighted that all the hard work has paid off and he has finally been granted bail and will be out of prison. Contrary to some reports, Scott has not been stripped of his world title by the WBO and, providing that Scott clears any medical examinations, we hope that Frank can get his title defence against Cook back on again. He's been training hard in the jail by running, punching the bag and doing his floor work and his weight is fine. All he needs to do now is his sparring. Scott?s a hard person and this experience will have strengthened him mentally and physically."


http://www.frankwarren.tv/drill/News...nted-bail.html

Great news 8)
I know he's been allowed to train in prison so IF Cook hasn't signed to fight Jackson AAsiku or Derry Matthews yet this should be a goer and a f*cking excellent Battle.

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Great news 8)
I know he's been allowed to train in prison so IF Cook hasn't signed to fight Jackson Asiku or Derry Matthews yet this should be a goer and a f*cking excellent Battle.

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Aye, the pendulum swings once again, and this time in favour of Harrison. Even if he has been training in prison, and eating the well-known quality fare that prisoners are fed, I still see him struggling to make the weight at such short notice. Even if they do let him train, I doubt they'll give him scales and a sweat-suit, and even if he does get out, and is allowed to fight by the WBO, Frank Warren, and if Nicky Cook is still available, he is notoriously close to the weight, so it is a big ask for him to overcome all of these obstacles and to get in the ring in any sort of shape to win.

If you're Nicky Cook right now, he must be desperately hoping the fight is given the thumbs up, because surely there is no better time to be challenging Harrison than right now. I could see him winning the belt, and his mooted substitute bout against JMM could become a mandatory for him. Time will tell.