Harrison confirmed on Gatti-Ward III Undercard
Harrison, the olympic gold medallist whose professional record stands at 14-0-0 will replace the injured Dominick Guinn to meet former title challenger Michael Grant, 38-2-0.
Grant who stands at 6'7" with a reach of 86" and weighing between a rumoured 254-260lbs, has on paper every advantage over his less experienced opponent.
Scheduled for July 7th at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey - Harrison seemingly has passed over the chance to yet again appear on the undercard of Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis.
Sat beside one another, both boxers seemed respectful of the others abilities. But once again it was the contender from Britain that did the most talking.
"Michael's fought some good names, but he's come short when fighting great names... Audley Harrison is a great name."
When asked how he intended to defeat Grant, Harrison replied "With my mind, and by extension, my fists."
Harrison continued, "Not only will you witness a great main event, there will be an undercard contest so exciting, so dramatic, the victor so glorious, that for years people will be saying, 'Were you there?'"