http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/6138118.stm
Harrison is released from prison
Scott Harrison has been released from prison in Spain and will return to Glasgow on Tuesday afternoon.
And Harrison's manager Barry Hughes insisted his charge would defend his WBO featherweight crown against Nicky Cook in London on 9 December.
The British Boxing Board of Control says no decision will be made until Harrison has undergone a medical.
"I've no worries about the actual fight itself. My only concern is getting Scott to the fight," said Hughes.
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"On 9 December, after three or four rounds, Nicky Cook is going to find himself in a place he does not want to be.
"Scott is below the weight he would normally be at this time before a fight because obviously he hasn't been able to over-indulge.
If Scott is fit, then the fight will go ahead
Promoter Frank Warren
"I'm not sure exactly what his diet is but he told me it wasn't the worst food they were giving him. But I am confident he will retain his belt."
Promoter Frank Warren is hoping to get the medical out of the way as soon as possible so he can finally confirm the bill.
"It has been an unsatisfactory situation and has not been good for Scott or for the sport," said Warren.
"Legally, I am obliged to honour the contract and, providing he is passed fit to fight, then I have to honour that.
"We have the right to have him take a medical and he will undertake one with a doctor registered with the BBBC.
"It is a sorry state of affairs all round but the prime consideration has to be to Scott's health first and foremost. But, if he is fit, then the fight will go ahead."
Hughes added that Harrison, 29, declared his gratitude to manager seconds after being released from the Malaga jail.
The Cambuslang fighter had been behind bars since 6 October on an alleged assault charge.
Hughes said: "The first thing that Scott did when the doors opened was come over and give me a cuddle.
"Then he said, 'thanks for standing by me. You always remember the guys that stand by you in the bad times more than the guys who stand by you in the good times'.
"That made all the hard work and hassle worth while."
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Well, after all the kerfuffle about whether he was to be released or not, that's finally been sorted out. Now Nicky Cook must be praing the fight goes ahead, cause he'll never have as good a chance to win a world title as he does at this time against Scott Harrison. Hopefully, the BBBofC will give Harrison the ok to fight against Cokie for the WBO Super Featherweight strap, which IMO is likely to be a darn exciting fight, and a good scrap, as he will come into it much weaker than he usually would be in a world title bout.
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