Audley to face Wiggins

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 28 Jul 2005, 04:08

AUDLEY HARRISON RETURNS AS HEADLINER
FOR AUGUST 18 ‘BEST DAMN NIGHT OF OLYMPIANS PERIOD’ ON FSN’S BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW PERIOD;
HEAVYWEIGHT SET TO FACE DANGEROUS ROBERT WIGGINS

London, England (July 26, 2005) – Olympic gold medallist Audley “A-Force” Harrison (18-0 13KOs) returns to FSN’S Best Damn Sports Show Period when he headlines the ‘Best Damn Night of Olympians Period’ on August 18 facing Robert Wiggins (20-4-1, 12KOs) at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The bout is promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions and will air live in America.

“Robert Wiggins is a tough opponent and my intention is simply to be the first man to stop him within the distance,” said Harrison. “This fight is extremely important to my career as it will show people how and why I won an Olympic gold medal and show the rest of the world champions that I am the future of the heavyweight division. You can expect fireworks.”

Wiggins, from East Providence, Rhode Island, has proven to be a very dangerous heavyweight and feels confident he will beat the up and coming Harrison. “My experience and guts will overwhelm Audley Harrison,” said Wiggins. “He has yet to face anyone with my abilities and determination and the fight I plan to give him in the ring will be too much for him to handle.”

Wiggins professional career includes his last fight—a 5th round TKO victory over formidable Courage Tshabalala. Previously, he has fought top heavyweight contenders DaVarryl Williamson and Monte Barrett, wherein he suffered decision and split decision losses respectively. However, in the Williamson fight, he broke DaVarryl’s jaw and with Barrett, he lost a close split decision with only four days notice that he was going to fight.
Harrison’s last bout was June 9th also on BDSSP when he registered a 7th round TKO over Robert Davis and a solid U.S. television rating. The fight—his first one in over a year due to injury—gave Harrison the chance to build his increasing US fan base. “The exposure and recognition I received in the States from just that one fight has been tremendous,” said Harrison. “Last time out I felt a bit rusty having been inactive for 12 months but this time I intend to display my full arsenal of talents.”

ABA Boxing · Post by **ABA Boxing** » 28 Jul 2005, 04:18

BubiScholz wrote:So let´s wait for the fireworks!!!!!!!!

Kind of like the Catheren Wheel, it starts off good lots of noise and sparks, everyone gets excited, then it just stops and fizzles out!

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 29 Jul 2005, 04:00

Did anyone see Wiggins v Tshabalala on CH5 last night? I caught the first 2 rounds before drifting off. Both guys looked fleshy and past it.

BubiScholz · Post by **BubiScholz** » 29 Jul 2005, 04:43

Kilburn wrote:Did anyone see Wiggins v Tshabalala on CH5 last night? I caught the first 2 rounds before drifting off. Both guys looked fleshy and past it.

So Harrison has a perfect opponent.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 29 Jul 2005, 04:46

Audley is already hyping to fight by claiming "This fight will prove i am going to be Heavyweight champion, there are going to be fireworks"

Does he even believe it himself anymore?!

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 29 Jul 2005, 04:49

steve689 wrote:Audley is already hyping to fight by claiming "This fight will prove i am going to be Heavyweight champion, there are going to be fireworks"

Does he even believe it himself anymore?!

Of course he does

Zhuge · Post by **Zhuge** » 29 Jul 2005, 11:11

nickd wrote:
Zhuge wrote:Some random thoughts:

Anyone believing Wiggins is a better opponent than Terry Smith is judging on the boxrec record alone.

Saul Montana would've been a more difficult fight than Robert Davis (as would Billy Zumbrun).

A fight with Vidoz for the EBU title after Wiggins would be an interesting (but unlikely) next step.
You cant be serious, Davis would beat Zumbrun easily.

Zumbrun is a club fighter, yes Davis has a few losses but he has fought at a far higher level just look at some of the guys who have beaten him - Mesi, Moorer, Whittaker.

I am serious. Robert Davis is a shell of his former self at this stage. I guarantee you that Zumbrun would win if the two fought NOW. Five years ago, it's a different story.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 29 Jul 2005, 12:04

Zhuge wrote:
nickd wrote:
Zhuge wrote:Some random thoughts:

Anyone believing Wiggins is a better opponent than Terry Smith is judging on the boxrec record alone.

Saul Montana would've been a more difficult fight than Robert Davis (as would Billy Zumbrun).

A fight with Vidoz for the EBU title after Wiggins would be an interesting (but unlikely) next step.
You cant be serious, Davis would beat Zumbrun easily.

Zumbrun is a club fighter, yes Davis has a few losses but he has fought at a far higher level just look at some of the guys who have beaten him - Mesi, Moorer, Whittaker.
I am serious. Robert Davis is a shell of his former self at this stage. I guarantee you that Zumbrun would win if the two fought NOW. Five years ago, it's a different story.

Sorry but even the shell of Davis is better than Zumbrun - he's a club circuit fighter Davis has fought some pretty good comp.

Zhuge · Post by **Zhuge** » 29 Jul 2005, 15:17

nickd wrote:
Sorry but even the shell of Davis is better than Zumbrun - he's a club circuit fighter Davis has fought some pretty good comp.

When is the last time Davis fought a good fight against a solid opponent? Look at his record, in the past 4-5 years, his only wins have been against absolute cream puffs and his losses have not been competitive. The last time he put up a good fight (and actually won) was in 2002 against Terrence Lewis, and Lewis put some damage on him in that fight, so it's not as if he stormed to victory in it.

Don't get me wrong -- Zumbrun IS a club fighter (and not even a very good one). My point is simply that he shows up to win and typically puts up a decent fight in his losses. The Robert Davis from 2000 would've KO'd any version of Billy Zumbrun inside of 3 rounds. But if you put both of them in the ring today, Zumbrun would outpoint him.