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Audley Speaks 23rd April 2010
April 23rd, 2010
Firstly, I want to give all the praise to God for my talents and gifts. I said losing was not an option, so I had to find a way to win no matter what the circumstances.
I am still here in England due to the Volcanic Ash and was due to have an operation this week in LA. Time is of the essence in regard to my injury, so I am now having the operation in Manchester on Saturday. The surgeon is the best at what he does, so I’m hopeful I’ll be back training and fighting in no time.
In regard’s to the fight my thoughts are as follows:
The first round was a good round for me. My Jab was much improved and I controlled the round. I was sure I could blast him out within 4 rounds.
In the second round, I felt searing pain in my right Pec / shoulder as I tried to throw a hook. Michael came under and got under my shot, jerking back my arm. I went back to the corner and tried to whisper in Thell’s ear, but the camera was close as was the official. I was unable to make him hear me, so I decided not to surrender and adjusted my game plan to get victory.
Michael fought a great fight, staying low and ad tight. I had to start switching stance, as I could no longer use my right arm from the 3rd round. I could only hold it out and even that was painful. I knew Michael hadn’t picked up on my injury, so I had to focus on not giving him any clues.
I knew winning on points was not possible; I could not win rounds with one arm. I stayed focused and kept on switching stance trying to find a clean shot. Michael didn’t give me much and was landing clean shots himself.
Amateur or professional, I have never fought orthodox. (Clear indication Jim Watt & Ian Darke something was up)
I was not defensively aware in the orthodox stance and had no option but to ride his shots as best as I could. I was always trying to stay in range to land a hook or uppercut, but Michael was wise to it.
As the fight progressed, my orthodox Jab was finding the target, but I was unable to build off it. I never lost hope and just needed Michael to stand up tall, so I could set him up. Before the 11th round, I looked across at Michael and saw what I needed to see. ‘He was surprised that I was still there’. Thell, Kelvyn and Harry were all telling me ‘its now or never’ ‘all or nothing’ I felt calm and clear headed and went out knowing I needed to find that shot.
In the final round they repeated their instructions and I nodded but was in a deep focus that only special fighters can go too (yes I said it – Special!)
Michael came out and opened up and tried to finish me off (IN HIS MIND), I was glad he was exchanging, as I knew he would be more open. He had me on the ropes and I tucked up. I dropped a left body shot and knew I hurt him; quickly, I turned him on the ropes, threw my left straight and then the uppercut… he stood upright, I automatically dropped my shoulder and boom-THE BIG PAYBACK! Perfect punch, right on the button; to say I worked on that punch is an understatement. Shadeed developed that punch in camp and I took what Michael gave me. Audley Harrison, European Heavyweight Champion!
I was happy to hear that members of the national press had to rewrite their headlines as they had written my epitaph prematurely. It’s amazing that I fought this fight, with my career on the line, with one arm, against a guy who knocked me out cold; yet large sections of the press and media, still slaughter me. Too funny!
I hope people realized there has been a steady campaign against me, and if this does not make it clear, I don’t know what will. Vitali Klitschko fought Chris Byrd and was winning comfortable and withdrew in the 9th round with a similar injury.
Danny Williams fought on to victory against Mark Potter with a dislocated shoulder. Carl Froch had lost most of the rounds, before he found the wonder punch to KO Jermaine Taylor. All of these episodes were reported correctly, so I can only put the negative reports down to biased, incompetence or both. Jeff Powell wrote a fair and balanced article and that’s all an athlete deserves and expects.
I cried in my changing rooms when some of the neutral press came to interview me, I was proud of what I’d overcome to become European Champion. Obviously, the critics were sick to their stomach and could not come to get a quote for their stories, which speaks volumes.
Alexander Dimitrenko is a test I’m happy to face as soon as I’m healed from my operation. He is ranked in the top ten in both the WBA (Haye) and WBO (Wladimir). With that fight and victory, I will be ranked in the top ten in three of the four main sanctioning bodies. I will rightfully earn a shot at one of the titleholders.
Alexander Dimitrenko has resorted to calling me out on You Tube and *********, as if I’m running from him. His last performance against Eddie Chambers showed me what he’s made of and I am more than WILLING to face him. As soon as I’m healed, his chin and my left hand will be meeting!
So keep bashing me press and critics; keep my fuel burning. I am blessed and my life is perfect, no matter how much adversity I have to face to reach my destination.
THIS IS NO ACCIDENT; I WAS BORN TO DO THIS!
Wish me well as I embark on another operation and love your family, love yourself and love the universe.
YES I CAN
Audley A Force Harrison
April 23rd, 2010
Firstly, I want to give all the praise to God for my talents and gifts. I said losing was not an option, so I had to find a way to win no matter what the circumstances.
I am still here in England due to the Volcanic Ash and was due to have an operation this week in LA. Time is of the essence in regard to my injury, so I am now having the operation in Manchester on Saturday. The surgeon is the best at what he does, so I’m hopeful I’ll be back training and fighting in no time.
In regard’s to the fight my thoughts are as follows:
The first round was a good round for me. My Jab was much improved and I controlled the round. I was sure I could blast him out within 4 rounds.
In the second round, I felt searing pain in my right Pec / shoulder as I tried to throw a hook. Michael came under and got under my shot, jerking back my arm. I went back to the corner and tried to whisper in Thell’s ear, but the camera was close as was the official. I was unable to make him hear me, so I decided not to surrender and adjusted my game plan to get victory.
Michael fought a great fight, staying low and ad tight. I had to start switching stance, as I could no longer use my right arm from the 3rd round. I could only hold it out and even that was painful. I knew Michael hadn’t picked up on my injury, so I had to focus on not giving him any clues.
I knew winning on points was not possible; I could not win rounds with one arm. I stayed focused and kept on switching stance trying to find a clean shot. Michael didn’t give me much and was landing clean shots himself.
Amateur or professional, I have never fought orthodox. (Clear indication Jim Watt & Ian Darke something was up)
I was not defensively aware in the orthodox stance and had no option but to ride his shots as best as I could. I was always trying to stay in range to land a hook or uppercut, but Michael was wise to it.
As the fight progressed, my orthodox Jab was finding the target, but I was unable to build off it. I never lost hope and just needed Michael to stand up tall, so I could set him up. Before the 11th round, I looked across at Michael and saw what I needed to see. ‘He was surprised that I was still there’. Thell, Kelvyn and Harry were all telling me ‘its now or never’ ‘all or nothing’ I felt calm and clear headed and went out knowing I needed to find that shot.
In the final round they repeated their instructions and I nodded but was in a deep focus that only special fighters can go too (yes I said it – Special!)
Michael came out and opened up and tried to finish me off (IN HIS MIND), I was glad he was exchanging, as I knew he would be more open. He had me on the ropes and I tucked up. I dropped a left body shot and knew I hurt him; quickly, I turned him on the ropes, threw my left straight and then the uppercut… he stood upright, I automatically dropped my shoulder and boom-THE BIG PAYBACK! Perfect punch, right on the button; to say I worked on that punch is an understatement. Shadeed developed that punch in camp and I took what Michael gave me. Audley Harrison, European Heavyweight Champion!
I was happy to hear that members of the national press had to rewrite their headlines as they had written my epitaph prematurely. It’s amazing that I fought this fight, with my career on the line, with one arm, against a guy who knocked me out cold; yet large sections of the press and media, still slaughter me. Too funny!
I hope people realized there has been a steady campaign against me, and if this does not make it clear, I don’t know what will. Vitali Klitschko fought Chris Byrd and was winning comfortable and withdrew in the 9th round with a similar injury.
Danny Williams fought on to victory against Mark Potter with a dislocated shoulder. Carl Froch had lost most of the rounds, before he found the wonder punch to KO Jermaine Taylor. All of these episodes were reported correctly, so I can only put the negative reports down to biased, incompetence or both. Jeff Powell wrote a fair and balanced article and that’s all an athlete deserves and expects.
I cried in my changing rooms when some of the neutral press came to interview me, I was proud of what I’d overcome to become European Champion. Obviously, the critics were sick to their stomach and could not come to get a quote for their stories, which speaks volumes.
Alexander Dimitrenko is a test I’m happy to face as soon as I’m healed from my operation. He is ranked in the top ten in both the WBA (Haye) and WBO (Wladimir). With that fight and victory, I will be ranked in the top ten in three of the four main sanctioning bodies. I will rightfully earn a shot at one of the titleholders.
Alexander Dimitrenko has resorted to calling me out on You Tube and *********, as if I’m running from him. His last performance against Eddie Chambers showed me what he’s made of and I am more than WILLING to face him. As soon as I’m healed, his chin and my left hand will be meeting!
So keep bashing me press and critics; keep my fuel burning. I am blessed and my life is perfect, no matter how much adversity I have to face to reach my destination.
THIS IS NO ACCIDENT; I WAS BORN TO DO THIS!
Wish me well as I embark on another operation and love your family, love yourself and love the universe.
YES I CAN
Audley A Force Harrison
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