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?
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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;DQuote:
Originally Posted by mrbig1
Really? ;D 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.
No doubt. My hopes are so high that they are orbiting the moon. Bring it Audley, you strapping lump of a man!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
Audley couldn't hold my jockstrap:p
If that's the case try washing your genitals more often.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleon
I only wash them before I get my monthly Brazilian;DQuote:
Originally Posted by BilboIf that's the case try washing your genitals more often.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleon
The Brits hyped him up big time along with everyone else..."Audley Harrison is a left handed Lennox Lewis" ...at least that's what Menuouk said :rolleyes:
Audley couldn't hold Lennox's jockstrap;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
Audley vs Haye 2010 WBA World Heavyweight title fight.
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Originally Posted by Lyle
Not all Brits did Lyle my friend.
No they didn't. It was clear early that he wasn't going to be anything special. He can't take a punch, only seems to throw pitter patter jabs and then rarely follows them up with anything worthwhile and has been beaten by people who shouldn't even be classed as british level fighters never mind world.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dark Lord AlQuote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
Not all Brits did Lyle my friend.
Gold metal won in the Sidney night
Enter Franky Warren to promote him to the hall
He sees Audley as the possible next big thing
After poor performances screams he squandered it all
Here comes the story of A-Force Harrisson,
A man who was about to pay,
for something in the ring he has never dooooonnnnee,
losing to poor opponents with novice performances
he wishes he could have been the champion of the world
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 stupidQuote:
Originally Posted by mrbig1
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 ;D
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!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
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!"??Quote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyu
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. :p
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!!
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrbig1
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
Thankyou Lyle,Quote:
Originally Posted by 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.
I didn't know that. Thanks guys for answering my question. Maybe it's time for him to retireQuote:
Originally Posted by Rick O'SheaPoor 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.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrbig1
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.
35!.. That means Froch could go back there, and learn a bit more about defense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
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 ;D.