David Haye Vows: I Will Finish Audley Harrison's Career

By Mark Vester

The tension continues to build between British heavyweights David Haye and Audley Harrison. During a few interviews, Harrison made claims that Haye took advantage of their friendship by attacking him full force during a sparring session which took place in Miami several years ago. Haye disputes Harrison's version of the events.

“He was wearing a head guard, a body protector, and we were sparring as friends. I’m a completely different animal to the one he stepped in with that day. Now things have turned, I’m looking to do maximum damage," Haye told Gareth Davies of The Telegraph.

“Even when I was a light-heavyweight, aged 19, and he was a superheavyweight, I knew I could beat him. We had good sparring sessions. He was a lot bigger than me then and he’s a lot bigger than me now. Difference is, I’ve matured.”

The WBA heavyweight champion issued no denial about Harrison once being a strong inspiration for his career. That was long ago and the feelings have changed. Haye has vowed to end Harrison's career when clash on November 13 in Manchester.

Haye added: “I lived and breathed every punch through Audley and for him when he went to the Olympics. He was an inspiration for me, winning the gold medal with a damaged hand. But he peaked at the Olympics. I won’t be taking him lightly, because I’m going to finish his career," Haye said.

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