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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) |