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bob_bask · 05-20-2010, 02:39 PM

Harrison Signs Deal with Lewis

Audley Harrison has agreed a non-exclusive two-year deal with Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis. Essentially, Harrison while tied to Lewis, is still able to appear on other promotion cards.

Britain's Olympic super-heavyweight champion is expected to make his eagerly-awaited pro debut in February.

Lewis fought off competition from all other major promotion companies to sign the fighter seen by many as his eventual successor.

Harrison said: "I'm ready to continue what Lewis has started, putting British boxing back on top. My ultimate aim is to be heavyweight champion of the world, but first I've got to get a few wins under my belt and who better to guide me then the champion."

Lewis said: "This is a serious heavyweight. When I first saw Audley fight in Sydney, I was impressed by his commitment, self-belief and dedication. As I watched him win gold, I went back to all those years ago when I achieved that same ambition."

Harrison has been in discussions with Lewis and Steward about the possibility of fighting on the bill of the world champion's next title defence.

"Once I start boxing again, I want to be active," said Harrison. "I haven't looked at my schedule yet but if everything goes OK I would expect to be in the ring every two months. Some of those fights will be in Britain but maybe some others might be in the United States."

05-20-2010, 02:39 PM	#17
bob_bask Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,387	Harrison Signs Deal with Lewis Audley Harrison has agreed a non-exclusive two-year deal with Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis. Essentially, Harrison while tied to Lewis, is still able to appear on other promotion cards. Britain's Olympic super-heavyweight champion is expected to make his eagerly-awaited pro debut in February. Lewis fought off competition from all other major promotion companies to sign the fighter seen by many as his eventual successor. Harrison said: "I'm ready to continue what Lewis has started, putting British boxing back on top. My ultimate aim is to be heavyweight champion of the world, but first I've got to get a few wins under my belt and who better to guide me then the champion." Lewis said: "This is a serious heavyweight. When I first saw Audley fight in Sydney, I was impressed by his commitment, self-belief and dedication. As I watched him win gold, I went back to all those years ago when I achieved that same ambition." Harrison has been in discussions with Lewis and Steward about the possibility of fighting on the bill of the world champion's next title defence. "Once I start boxing again, I want to be active," said Harrison. "I haven't looked at my schedule yet but if everything goes OK I would expect to be in the ring every two months. Some of those fights will be in Britain but maybe some others might be in the United States." Last edited by bob_bask; 05-20-2010 at 02:40 PM.