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Audley will rule world - Foreman
Heavyweight legend George Foreman has tipped Britain's Audley Harrison to become a world champion in 2006.
And Foreman, a two-time world champion, said Harrison would easily beat Danny Williams when they meet in December.
"Audley Harrison is going to be heavyweight champion of the world in 2006," Foreman told BBC Sport.
"He'll take Williams, easy. And if you match him with [WBC champion] Vitali Klitschko at the end of 2006, he'll knock him out in six or seven rounds."
Foreman also defended the path Harrison has taken since turning pro after winning gold at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.
Harrison, 34, is unbeaten in 19 fights but has been strongly criticised in the British media for the quality of his opposition.
"A lot of people wanted more out of him sooner, but the people with him knew better. They've seasoned him well.
"He's got the right body, he takes his time in the ring with his big jab - he's got the package. They didn't rush him because of his age, and I'm happy about that."
And Foreman, a two-time world champion, said Harrison would easily beat Danny Williams when they meet in December.
"Audley Harrison is going to be heavyweight champion of the world in 2006," Foreman told BBC Sport.
"He'll take Williams, easy. And if you match him with [WBC champion] Vitali Klitschko at the end of 2006, he'll knock him out in six or seven rounds."
Foreman also defended the path Harrison has taken since turning pro after winning gold at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.
Harrison, 34, is unbeaten in 19 fights but has been strongly criticised in the British media for the quality of his opposition.
"A lot of people wanted more out of him sooner, but the people with him knew better. They've seasoned him well.
"He's got the right body, he takes his time in the ring with his big jab - he's got the package. They didn't rush him because of his age, and I'm happy about that."
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