By Mark Vester
Promoter Frank Warrens has mended the fences with former WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison (25-2-2, 14KOs), previously under contract with Warren's Sports Network banner. The two had a bad falling out in 2006, with Warren vowing never to work with Harrison again.
Harrison, due to a string of court cases, substance abuse issues, personal problems, weight gain, and jail time, has been out of the ring for over two-years. Warren always stood by his side through the bad times, until Harrison, who was swamped with legal problems over assault allegations, failed to make weight for his mandatory title defense against Nicky Cook in London. The cancellation of the bout cost Warren a lot of money and cost Harrison his title.
The boxer is trying to get his life together and wants to return to the ring in March. Before he can make a return, he needs the British Boxing Board of Control to approve his request for a license. He also has some unfinished court cases.
Warren spoke with The Herald , comfirming a recent meeting with Harrison.
"He has been back in the gym and is in the process of sorting his life out. Obviously, Scott has court cases ahead of him, but I told him if he wants to fight again he has to apply to get his licence back," Warren said. "The British Boxing Board of Control will make judgments on the cases that have already been heard, but they cannot make any decisions about the ones coming up. But if he continues to make progress and keeps himself in condition he has a chance. I would not want to kick someone when they are down.
"It is all very sad. This is a fellow who lost his world title in the pub, not in the ring, and I want to see him sort out his life. Scott has a new girlfriend and is moving in better circles. But he has a few more hurdles to overcome yet and it is impossible to say for certain what the future holds for him."
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