Frank Bruno has agreed to fight Michael Sprott

[skel1983]

I think once Bruno wins this next stop Vitali.

[boxingbantz]

I think once Bruno wins this next stop Vitali.

Agreed.

Looking forward to it. The fight is on the undercard of Haye/Harrison btw.

[bcollins]

Wow - didn't see that one coming.

[boxingbantz]

Frank Bruno has become the first high-profile figure to tip Audley Harrison to cause a huge upset against David Haye as they prepare to contest the WBA heavyweight crown at Manchester’s M.E.N Arena on 13 November.

“He (Haye) is a good fighter, but Audley Harrison, you have to look at the credibility of the guy. He is a southpaw, he is natural heavyweight and with that left hand he can connect. That sways my way, but as a natural heavyweight he is more underestimated than other people give him credit for. He has a good pedigree I am going to go for Audley Harrison, but I hope the best man wins,” said Bruno in an interview with SKY Sports News today.

Harrison, considered a rank outsider when the fight was announced seven weeks ago, has seen money come in for him of late which has prompted bookmakers to adjust their odds on him becoming world heavyweight champion. Given Bruno’s affinity in the hearts of the British public, Harrison’s odds could tumble further following ‘Big Frank’s’ surprising fight prediction today.

In 2003, Bruno contemplated making a ring comeback to take on the outspoken Harrison but was forced to abandon his plans after receiving psychiatric treatment following the breakdown of his marriage to wife Laura. He is now set to face recent Prizefighter winner Michael Sprott, on the Haye vs Harrison undercard. Today, Bruno issued a warning to the similarly forthright Haye who has received criticism for some particular candid comments that he has directed at Harrison and the Klitschko brothers.

"I like David Haye, I like his style, (but) I don't like the way he is rabbiting on about certain different things, but I am not his manager, his dad, or his guru. The way that he is jumping around saying certain things, I would like him to cool it down a little bit as it gives boxing a bad name,” added Bruno to Sky Sports News. "One I get past Sprott, I intend on taking the WBA belt from him. Bruno vs Harrison is the fight every will want to see after he puts David Haye to sleep."

Real talk.