Audley, Danny Williams, Sprott, Gammer Eye Revenge
By Terence Dooley
Prizefighter returns with its third heavyweight tournament this autumn and there will be some big names on show at the York Hall on the 2nd of October.
Danny Williams (the current British champion), Audley Harrison, and former British champ Michael Sprott all feature, and the three men have more fistic history than Ike and Tina Turner.
Harrison holds a KO win over Williams but lost by KO to Sprott; Williams hold’s a points win over Big Aud', he also has two wins over Michael; however, Danny suffered a defeat at the hands of Sprott in 2004, in a fight that saw Danny act, and fight, strangely before losing his British title on the scorecards.
Former British champions Scott Gammer (who lost his title to Danny in 2007) and Michael Holden (who is coming out of retirement) will also take part, and there are a few prospects also, Coleman Barrett and Danny Hughes are said to be participating, Scott Bellshaw (who was hammered by Tyson Fury earlier this year) completes the line-up.
A £32,000 prize fund is in place for winner, who will also receive a lovely trophy, the same trophy that has been given out at each Prizefighter, as the winner does not get to keep it.
Williams' inclusion raised a few eyebrows; Danny was mulling the whole thing over, the addition of Audley made up his mind for him.
“When I was first asked to be part of this year's Prizefighter, as British heavyweight champion, I wasn't sure,” Danny confessed. “But when I heard that a certain celebrity boxer would be involved I knew I had to be part of it! This year's Prizefighter will be off the hook!”
Harrison won gold at the Sydney Olympics, he has won the wooden spoon as a pro, this is his last chance, and he knows it.
“I'm looking forward to competing in the next installment of Prizefighter,” said Audley. “I've been waiting for a solid opportunity to return to the ring and I intend to show my career is far from over. I have history with most of the fighters competing and I couldn't have written a better script for my return.”
Promoter Barry Hearn launched this format in 2008; he is convinced that the big boys will make this a night to remember.
“We're certainly looking to raise the bar here for future Prizefighter events and all of these fighters are desperate to win this title,” stated Hearns. “There will be plenty of different styles and strategies on display and with a total of 10 fights between these eight in the past, I'm sure there will be plenty of needle. Previous Prizefighter champions have gone from strength to strength and I am anticipating another action-packed evening of explosive power.”
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