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HARRISON SET FOR JUNE COMEBACK
Wednesday 27th April 2005
Former Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison will make his return against American Billy Zumbrun in California on June 9.
Harrison has been sidelined with a finger injury, which he sustained in training in September last year but he is relishing the opportunity to get back in the ring.
"The wait is over for me and my fans," said Harrison.
"People will realise I am ready to begin the next phase of my career that will end up with the heavyweight championship of the world.
"I feel in great shape, my fitness is excellent and my hand has fully healed. I have always said 2005 would be the year I go for it."
His opponent narrowly lost his last fight to former world champion Rid**** Bowe and promoter Dan Goossen believes he will prove a tricky opponent for Harrison.
"Billy had a great fight against Bowe and many of the fans thought he won. He has the confidence now to fight against a younger heavyweight like Audley and it should be a great showcase for Audley to let the fans see where he is in the heavyweight division."
Wednesday 27th April 2005
Former Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison will make his return against American Billy Zumbrun in California on June 9.
Harrison has been sidelined with a finger injury, which he sustained in training in September last year but he is relishing the opportunity to get back in the ring.
"The wait is over for me and my fans," said Harrison.
"People will realise I am ready to begin the next phase of my career that will end up with the heavyweight championship of the world.
"I feel in great shape, my fitness is excellent and my hand has fully healed. I have always said 2005 would be the year I go for it."
His opponent narrowly lost his last fight to former world champion Rid**** Bowe and promoter Dan Goossen believes he will prove a tricky opponent for Harrison.
"Billy had a great fight against Bowe and many of the fans thought he won. He has the confidence now to fight against a younger heavyweight like Audley and it should be a great showcase for Audley to let the fans see where he is in the heavyweight division."
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