harrison after haye

[chip]

This is A Forces excuse for the sparring

Audley gives more details on sparring session with David Haye in 2006.



25 February 2009
AUDLEY SPEAKS


I wanted to give some more details about my sparring session with David Haye and why I say he took liberties in trying to blast me out.

After my first lost to Danny Williams, my confidence was low and I went to Miami to hook up with Lennox and try to get my mojo back. I was with my training team and had just signed to fight Dominic Guinn for April 14th. It was early March and we were running along the beach in the morning and we bump into David who was training there and was also running. We talked and as David was nearing the end of camp for his fight back in London, we agreed to speak later as we didn't want cool down.

Bear in mind, I hadn’t done any boxing specific training since December and I was really looking to get my fire back and utilise the advice of Lennox. I believe it was 2 weeks later when Lennox told me he was leaving town and wanted to see me spar before he left town. We arranged for a novice pro who was in the gym to move around with me and we set it up for that evening.

David called and asked what I was up to and I told him what was planned for that evening. David had never come to my gym before while we were there, he trained elsewhere.

He gave no indication that he wished to come to the spar, so I never expected him and Adam to turn up and ask to spar. Regardless, I said no problems as I thought it would be good for Lennox to have a look at him (as far as I’m aware, David nor his side kick Adam had met Lennox before this day).

I did 3 rounds with the novice and then David stepped in. I noticed he was jumping up and down and looking really animated. It was 2 weeks away from his fight and he was at the end of his camp. Round 1: David came out throwing combinations, 3 and 4 at a time; I was so slow, I couldn’t even keep up with him. Wave after wave of punches came my way; he wasn’t holding back. I kept my guard tight and looked for an opening but couldn’t get off. The onslaught continued for 3 rounds and I hardly landed a shot on him.

My team looked at me like what the f..k was that about?. Was I embarrassed? HELL YES! Lennox said not to worry, as it was my first spar and that I’ll get better. Unfortunately, this set the mood for camp and I never got off first base. So that’s another reason why I want to get David in the ring, as I believe his actions on that day impacted my whole training camp and I boxed Dominic Guinn still low on confidence. I will say this, David has never hurt me all the many times we have boxed; I don’t think he can say the same.

In Rocky 3, Apollo Creed helps Rocky gets back his mojo and does what true friends do and helps him re build his confidence. I got there in the end by myself, but I should have seen David for what he was then. If you really look at David’s set up, it has got A Force written all over it. I have given David so much and have wanted nothing in return. The student may be the star today, but he has forgotten who his master was on his way up. Well, like in Rocky 5, the old master still has some game, so if you and WLAD do not happen, I’m here and waiting.

A FORCE

http://www.audleyharrison.com/audley/audley-gives-more-details-on-sparring-session-with-david-haye-in-2006-143.html

[AdamGB]

This is A Forces excuse for the sparring

Audley gives more details on sparring session with David Haye in 2006.



25 February 2009
AUDLEY SPEAKS


I wanted to give some more details about my sparring session with David Haye and why I say he took liberties in trying to blast me out.

After my first lost to Danny Williams, my confidence was low and I went to Miami to hook up with Lennox and try to get my mojo back. I was with my training team and had just signed to fight Dominic Guinn for April 14th. It was early March and we were running along the beach in the morning and we bump into David who was training there and was also running. We talked and as David was nearing the end of camp for his fight back in London, we agreed to speak later as we didn't want cool down.

Bear in mind, I hadn’t done any boxing specific training since December and I was really looking to get my fire back and utilise the advice of Lennox. I believe it was 2 weeks later when Lennox told me he was leaving town and wanted to see me spar before he left town. We arranged for a novice pro who was in the gym to move around with me and we set it up for that evening.

David called and asked what I was up to and I told him what was planned for that evening. David had never come to my gym before while we were there, he trained elsewhere.

He gave no indication that he wished to come to the spar, so I never expected him and Adam to turn up and ask to spar. Regardless, I said no problems as I thought it would be good for Lennox to have a look at him (as far as I’m aware, David nor his side kick Adam had met Lennox before this day).

I did 3 rounds with the novice and then David stepped in. I noticed he was jumping up and down and looking really animated. It was 2 weeks away from his fight and he was at the end of his camp. Round 1: David came out throwing combinations, 3 and 4 at a time; I was so slow, I couldn’t even keep up with him. Wave after wave of punches came my way; he wasn’t holding back. I kept my guard tight and looked for an opening but couldn’t get off. The onslaught continued for 3 rounds and I hardly landed a shot on him.

My team looked at me like what the f..k was that about?. Was I embarrassed? HELL YES! Lennox said not to worry, as it was my first spar and that I’ll get better. Unfortunately, this set the mood for camp and I never got off first base. So that’s another reason why I want to get David in the ring, as I believe his actions on that day impacted my whole training camp and I boxed Dominic Guinn still low on confidence. I will say this, David has never hurt me all the many times we have boxed; I don’t think he can say the same.

In Rocky 3, Apollo Creed helps Rocky gets back his mojo and does what true friends do and helps him re build his confidence. I got there in the end by myself, but I should have seen David for what he was then. If you really look at David’s set up, it has got A Force written all over it. I have given David so much and have wanted nothing in return. The student may be the star today, but he has forgotten who his master was on his way up. Well, like in Rocky 5, the old master still has some game, so if you and WLAD do not happen, I’m here and waiting.

A FORCE

http://www.audleyharrison.com/audley...-2006-143.html

hahaha! Cheers for that! Hilarious read!

[The Fightfan]

Does all of this really matter? Hopefully the Wlad Haye fight will be signed soon. Wlad will pick him apart and the British fans will still be saying that Wlad is a piece s**t plodding heavyweight who has fought no one of note until the end of his career. Then probably piss and moan about if Haye had fought more in the heavies he would have destroyed Wlad and Vitali together in the same night.

Haye is the biggest hype job of all time. There is no one who immediately comes to mind who get's as much publicity for doing absolutely nothing in the heavyweight divison but TALK the greatest fight of his life. This man is no Tyson,no Ali, and for England's sake sure as f**k is no Lennox. This is what makes boxing a joke to people who don't watch this sport. How the f**k can a guy who fought one heavyweight get a shot at the title when people have been in this division there entire career and not even been mentioned. I do agree with Lyle and Violent Demise. I sure as hell could see Thompson disposing of this fella as well as Aerreola. Haye has proven nothing to me in the heavies except knocking Barrett out in which Klitschko bounced off the canvas a half a dozen times in '00 and whom many other's have taken care of.

[El Kabong]

Does all of this really matter? Hopefully the Wlad Haye fight will be signed soon. Wlad will pick him apart and the British fans will still be saying that Wlad is a piece s**t plodding heavyweight who has fought no one of note until the end of his career. Then probably piss and moan about if Haye had fought more in the heavies he would have destroyed Wlad and Vitali together in the same night.

It's like you can see into the future

Everyone who is not blinded by the star power of David Haye seems to see things much like I do. If (when) David Haye loses vs Wladimir (which he will) all the Haye fans will complain about Wlad's fighting style, they will come up with excuses for why Haye lost ie "It was David's first fight vs a top level heavyweight", "David was sick", "Joe Cortez had something to do with it" etc. and the only way Wladimir gets ANY respect at all is if he loses and then of course it's "David Haye beat the best heavyweight out there!"

I just think it's better for boxing if David Haye has a little more experience and both he and Wlad are able to build a rivalry.....but there's no waiting for David Haye

[Drago]

Does all of this really matter? Hopefully the Wlad Haye fight will be signed soon. Wlad will pick him apart and the British fans will still be saying that Wlad is a piece s**t plodding heavyweight who has fought no one of note until the end of his career. Then probably piss and moan about if Haye had fought more in the heavies he would have destroyed Wlad and Vitali together in the same night.

It's like you can see into the future

Everyone who is not blinded by the star power of David Haye seems to see things much like I do. If (when) David Haye loses vs Wladimir (which he will) all the Haye fans will complain about Wlad's fighting style, they will come up with excuses for why Haye lost ie "It was David's first fight vs a top level heavyweight", "David was sick", "Joe Cortez had something to do with it" etc. and the only way Wladimir gets ANY respect at all is if he loses and then of course it's "David Haye beat the best heavyweight out there!"

I just think it's better for boxing if David Haye has a little more experience and both he and Wlad are able to build a rivalry.....but there's no waiting for David Haye

i wont be complaining if wlad wins i think he is a good champion who is a role model, would like some excitement in the division though & haye brings that.

[ross]

Yeah but thats like saying that Oscar brought some glamour to the middleweights

[Drago]

Yeah but thats like saying that Oscar brought some glamour to the middleweights

he did though

[Drago]

Does all of this really matter? Hopefully the Wlad Haye fight will be signed soon. Wlad will pick him apart and the British fans will still be saying that Wlad is a piece s**t plodding heavyweight who has fought no one of note until the end of his career. Then probably piss and moan about if Haye had fought more in the heavies he would have destroyed Wlad and Vitali together in the same night.

Haye is the biggest hype job of all time. There is no one who immediately comes to mind who get's as much publicity for doing absolutely nothing in the heavyweight divison but TALK the greatest fight of his life. This man is no Tyson,no Ali, and for England's sake sure as f**k is no Lennox. This is what makes boxing a joke to people who don't watch this sport. How the f**k can a guy who fought one heavyweight get a shot at the title when people have been in this division there entire career and not even been mentioned. I do agree with Lyle and Violent Demise. I sure as hell could see Thompson disposing of this fella as well as Aerreola. Haye has proven nothing to me in the heavies except knocking Barrett out in which Klitschko bounced off the canvas a half a dozen times in '00 and whom many other's have taken care of.

roy jones?

[The Fightfan]

Does all of this really matter? Hopefully the Wlad Haye fight will be signed soon. Wlad will pick him apart and the British fans will still be saying that Wlad is a piece s**t plodding heavyweight who has fought no one of note until the end of his career. Then probably piss and moan about if Haye had fought more in the heavies he would have destroyed Wlad and Vitali together in the same night.

Haye is the biggest hype job of all time. There is no one who immediately comes to mind who get's as much publicity for doing absolutely nothing in the heavyweight divison but TALK the greatest fight of his life. This man is no Tyson,no Ali, and for England's sake sure as f**k is no Lennox. This is what makes boxing a joke to people who don't watch this sport. How the f**k can a guy who fought one heavyweight get a shot at the title when people have been in this division there entire career and not even been mentioned. I do agree with Lyle and Violent Demise. I sure as hell could see Thompson disposing of this fella as well as Aerreola. Haye has proven nothing to me in the heavies except knocking Barrett out in which Klitschko bounced off the canvas a half a dozen times in '00 and whom many other's have taken care of.

roy jones?

Wow that one did silence me. Let's be realistic here A REAL HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE. Not John Ruiz who couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.

[El Kabong]

Roy Jones Jr. was already a very well established fighter at 47-1 (the loss was by DQ as well), he was a champion at a couple of weight classes AND the #1 Pound 4 Pound fighter at the time that fight was made.


David Haye is 22-1 and has already been KO'd and isn't anywhere close to top 20 Pound 4 Pound

[littlebif]

Roy Jones Jr. was already a very well established fighter at 47-1 (the loss was by DQ as well), he was a champion at a couple of weight classes AND the #1 Pound 4 Pound fighter at the time that fight was made.


David Haye is 22-1 and has already been KO'd and isn't anywhere close to top 20 Pound 4 Pound

According to setenta he is top 10

[rjj tszyu]

Roy Jones Jr. was already a very well established fighter at 47-1 (the loss was by DQ as well), he was a champion at a couple of weight classes AND the #1 Pound 4 Pound fighter at the time that fight was made.


David Haye is 22-1 and has already been KO'd and isn't anywhere close to top 20 Pound 4 Pound

Right he had been a champ at 3 at the time the fight was made but had only been undisputed at one because he moved through MW and SMW fairly swiftly. Haye has also been undisputed at one! Fair enough he is not #1 p4p but you'll find him in a lot of p4p lists and way above Wlad in most.

To be totally honest I think your right I think he should fight more at HW before he gets a title shot (unless it was Valuev) and prove he totally deserves his shot but I really think he would destroy everyone on your earlier list and I honestly think the only people who COULD beat him at the moment are the Klitschko's but I don't see a foregone conclusion. At the end of the day he has power and speed and Wlad is quite chinny so these are big things that go against Wlad.

[Drago]

Roy Jones Jr. was already a very well established fighter at 47-1 (the loss was by DQ as well), he was a champion at a couple of weight classes AND the #1 Pound 4 Pound fighter at the time that fight was made.


David Haye is 22-1 and has already been KO'd and isn't anywhere close to top 20 Pound 4 Pound

so you saying that it was ok for roy to fight for the title but not haye who is only 1 weight division below heavy & was the undisputed champ of cruiser? where as roy fought at light heavy? i am not being defensive here just wondered?

many fighters have moved up weight divisions & captured titles.

[Violent Demise]

This is A Forces excuse for the sparring

Audley gives more details on sparring session with David Haye in 2006.



25 February 2009
AUDLEY SPEAKS


I wanted to give some more details about my sparring session with David Haye and why I say he took liberties in trying to blast me out.

After my first lost to Danny Williams, my confidence was low and I went to Miami to hook up with Lennox and try to get my mojo back. I was with my training team and had just signed to fight Dominic Guinn for April 14th. It was early March and we were running along the beach in the morning and we bump into David who was training there and was also running. We talked and as David was nearing the end of camp for his fight back in London, we agreed to speak later as we didn't want cool down.

Bear in mind, I hadn’t done any boxing specific training since December and I was really looking to get my fire back and utilise the advice of Lennox. I believe it was 2 weeks later when Lennox told me he was leaving town and wanted to see me spar before he left town. We arranged for a novice pro who was in the gym to move around with me and we set it up for that evening.

David called and asked what I was up to and I told him what was planned for that evening. David had never come to my gym before while we were there, he trained elsewhere.

He gave no indication that he wished to come to the spar, so I never expected him and Adam to turn up and ask to spar. Regardless, I said no problems as I thought it would be good for Lennox to have a look at him (as far as I’m aware, David nor his side kick Adam had met Lennox before this day).

I did 3 rounds with the novice and then David stepped in. I noticed he was jumping up and down and looking really animated. It was 2 weeks away from his fight and he was at the end of his camp. Round 1: David came out throwing combinations, 3 and 4 at a time; I was so slow, I couldn’t even keep up with him. Wave after wave of punches came my way; he wasn’t holding back. I kept my guard tight and looked for an opening but couldn’t get off. The onslaught continued for 3 rounds and I hardly landed a shot on him.

My team looked at me like what the f..k was that about?. Was I embarrassed? HELL YES! Lennox said not to worry, as it was my first spar and that I’ll get better. Unfortunately, this set the mood for camp and I never got off first base. So that’s another reason why I want to get David in the ring, as I believe his actions on that day impacted my whole training camp and I boxed Dominic Guinn still low on confidence. I will say this, David has never hurt me all the many times we have boxed; I don’t think he can say the same.

In Rocky 3, Apollo Creed helps Rocky gets back his mojo and does what true friends do and helps him re build his confidence. I got there in the end by myself, but I should have seen David for what he was then. If you really look at David’s set up, it has got A Force written all over it. I have given David so much and have wanted nothing in return. The student may be the star today, but he has forgotten who his master was on his way up. Well, like in Rocky 5, the old master still has some game, so if you and WLAD do not happen, I’m here and waiting.

A FORCE

http://www.audleyharrison.com/audley/audley-gives-more-details-on-sparring-session-with-david-haye-in-2006-143.html

Another thing I love about boxing. Every time I think I read it all. Something like this comes out