By Ruslan Chikov
There is continued talk that Olympic Gold medal winner Audley Harrison will become the fighter to meet WBA heavyweight champion David Haye in either October or November. Both Klitschko brothers want to fight Haye, but the British fighter may elect to meet his countryman instead.
Former champion Barry Mcguigan was quoted by Golzka as stating that he believes Harrison has a chance to beat Haye. The public is giving Harrison the status of a "big underdog" in a Haye fight. Mcguigan gives Harrison a chance to win if he lands his big punch on Haye's questionable chin. The former champ is not sure if Harrison has the courage to go punch for punch with Haye.
"Harrison, who has vacated the European heavyweight title, is trying to fill the void created by the failure of the Klitschko brothers to strike a deal with David Haye. You can't say he hasn't got a chance. On the strength of the punch that knocked out Sprott, he has a chance against any. The question is does he have the courage to stand in punching range? Only he can provide that proof," Mcguigan said.
"It would be marvellous were he to pull it off. Every Olympic champ wants a shot at the world title. It seems the natural progression. The difference with Harrison is that he thought he could rewrite the rule book."
