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Audley Harrison comes to IBA Gym in Vegas!....Photos by Tony Rila

The IBA recently had Audley Harrison, 15-0-0 (11KO) of England,  train at the IBA gym in Las Vegas, Nevada.   The 2000 Olympic gold medalist as a super heavyweight, is rated #10 with the IBA. The 6’6”, 250lb Londoner struck Gold in Sydney and joined an elite group that includes names like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Sugar Ray Leonard, Oscar De la Hoya and Lennox Lewis, to name but a few. After his title winning feat two years ago, Harrison became an instant household name, was made an MBE and secured a lucrative terrestrial television contract with the BBC. Harrison’s professional career began on May 19, 2001 with a first round demolition of Floridian brawler Mike Middleton. Audley made history by being the first British boxer to headline televised British bill in his professional debut and the fans lapped up the spectacle, more than 6,000 of them turning up to roar their Olympic hero onto his first pro victory.  (
©copyrighted excerpt of bio on Harrison from his official website)