A Message from Audley Harrison interesting

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 05 May 2006, 08:12

got this by email, I assume cos Im on the audleyharrison.com list from a bit ago. Quite interesting:-

I thought I’d write a little message to let you know that I have absolutely no intention of retiring and that I am back in training. I fully intend to work hard and show to myself, my team and the boxing public that my last two performances were nowhere near the level that I know that I can reach. My team are frustrated and disappointed with my last two performances but have assured me they will get me another opportunity to get back in the ring as soon as possible and start winning again.

I’m not making excuses or looking to blame anybody but myself for my current predicament but I’m confident that the best of me is yet to come and if I make some adjustments, I can rediscover my enthusiasm and re-dedicate myself to my goal of winning a world title.

The only time that retirement will become an option is if an opponent either outclasses me and takes me out or I can no longer find the motivation to train anymore and to put my body through the hours and hours of physical toil in the gym. Neither of these two things have been the problems with the last two fights. I’ve basically given away my last two fights by not switching on. Upon hours of reflection and discussions with all of my team, I have realised that I have turned up to fight without being 100% prepared for victory which has lead to my lack of performance.

To cut a long story short, Thell is no longer involved with my training due to his lengthy commitments to Hasim Rahman. My confidence and focus comes from knowing that I have done all that I need to do in camp and that I am ready for victory no matter what my opponent brings. I can honestly say that for my last two fights this has not been the case and this has been reflected in the ring. As a result, this week I fly to Florida to begin working with Buddy McGirt. I believe that Buddy has what it takes to help me improve my performances in training camp and in the ring. I’ve been told that I will be in the ring again before the end of June so I’m going back to training and going to give it 100% to overcome the failings of my last two performances.

I’m grateful to Kenny Croom for coming back on board to help with this fight at short notice, and also to Kelvyn Travis and my brother Terry who all mucked in to get the job done as best they could. Also, I wish to thank the strength coach we employed George Whitehead and padman Luis Lagerman along with my chiropractor William Moyal who came on board and assisted me during camp. Also, I want to thank the rest of my team and especially my Business Manager Hazel Bruno-Gilbert who came out to Miami and to the fight and set everything up for the team allowing me to switch off from everything except boxing. Also, I want to express thanks to my advisor Al Haymon for getting me opportunities and continuing to believe in my potential.

To be honest, the answer lies within me and it’s taken two unnecessary losses for me to realise how close I’ve come to throwing so much away. Life for me has never been easy, but I’ve always found a way to overcome adversity and defy common opinion and achieve my goals. This is the biggest challenge of my life so far, at a time when I have so much personal satisfaction in my life – a beautiful wife and a baby on the way – I refuse to end my career like this. To all my family, friends and all those fans and associates who have believed in me and listened to my rhetoric over the years, I REFUSE TO WALK AWAY. I am going to train harder, listen more, believe more, focus more and do whatever is necessary to get back on track.

No more Bull….

There will less talking from me as I focus my life and energies on training camp and future fights but big love to the fans that stay loyal and wish to see me succeed despite the obstacles ahead.

Bless up

A-Force – Still Believing.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 05 May 2006, 08:22

Audley Harrison is living proof euthanasia should be legalised.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 05 May 2006, 08:37

A classic study in the ultimate denial....

numpty · Post by **numpty** » 05 May 2006, 08:43

He's a chump!

Bless up!

It isn't a trainer he needs, it's a shrink to get him over his fear of getting hit!

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 05 May 2006, 08:53

God only knows what sort of punching bag they will wheel out for him next.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 05 May 2006, 09:02

To be fair I think it'd be easier for him to walk away now, the fact that he seems to be owning up to his faults but wants to prove himself still deserves some credit. Other fighters have come back from defeat in their careers... if Audely can get to grips with what I believe is a mental block then maybe he can still do something with his career...

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 05 May 2006, 09:04

No chance. Even in his one sided early fights he looked very uncomfortable when tagged. He can waffle as much as he wants and come into the ring with new attitudes or whatever, but as soon as he gets hit with a decent shot again he'll revert to negativity.

states · Post by **states** » 05 May 2006, 09:11

Audley just doesn't have it, no matter what he says. I realise that getting punched in the face isn't an easy way to make a living, but you have to accept it if you're a pro boxer. He does not have the fighters mentality, deep down.

numpty · Post by **numpty** » 05 May 2006, 09:27

states wrote:Audley just doesn't have it, no matter what he says. I realise that getting punched in the face isn't an easy way to make a living, but you have to accept it if you're a pro boxer. He does not have the fighters mentality, deep down.

Or heart, that is what he lacks the most!

He talks a good fight but backs it up with complete and utter bollock all!

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 05 May 2006, 09:34

To be honnest he showed a lot of heart after the williams Knock down. I think he is too old but you can not begrudge the guy for trying... Oh good lord I just saw too hot girls walking pased my office window eating ice creams

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 May 2006, 09:39

Bless off!

Earth to Audley....You're shit!

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 05 May 2006, 09:53

josh fg wrote:To be honnest he showed a lot of heart after the williams Knock down. I think he is too old but you can not begrudge the guy for trying... Oh good lord I just saw too hot girls walking pased my office window eating ice creams

Roll on the summer, was out on my bike yesterday and saw three birds walking up the road in little tops with their cleavages hanging out. Nearly rode into the back of a parked car!

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 05 May 2006, 13:43

nickd wrote:
josh fg wrote:To be honnest he showed a lot of heart after the williams Knock down. I think he is too old but you can not begrudge the guy for trying... Oh good lord I just saw too hot girls walking pased my office window eating ice creams
Roll on the summer, was out on my bike yesterday and saw three birds walking up the road in little tops with their cleavages hanging out. Nearly rode into the back of a parked car!

Yep summer is coming, living on the Isle of Wight we got some top beaches here, and i work flexi-time so can have any afternoon or day off i want. Its a hard life.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 05 May 2006, 13:43

As always Audley Harrison talks a good fight and says the right thing, but then the first bell rings. Even before his two shocking loses there seemed to be something missing from his 'Boxing makeup'.

It's much easier to change and improve physical limitations eg strength, stamina than it is to change a fighters mental atitude and desire, I would imagine.

Harrison just doesn't seem to have that inner mental steel that the like of Hagler, Holyfield and Frazier etc had. And to be honest I very much doubt that is something you can learn, thats something you are born with or born into. You just learn to harness it.

UK fight fans used to complain about Joe Bugners atitude in the ring, but can you imagine Audley Harrison taking on wrecking machines like Ron Lyle, Earnie Shavers and Joe Frazier? I can't.

Also

Bless up.

Also an intelligent guy in his mid 30's talking like a 14 year old hoodie/ wannabe Gangsta is NOT good PR.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 05 May 2006, 13:45

josh fg wrote:Oh good lord I just saw too hot girls walking pased my office window eating ice creams

Well I've just finished eating Ice cream with a VERY HOT bird.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 05 May 2006, 13:48

I was chatting with Board whip Ernie Draper when he got a call from team Harrison complaining it was "cold" in the dressing room prior to Harrison's fight with Danny Williams.
Say no more, really...

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 05 May 2006, 14:10

bennie wrote:I was chatting with Board whip Ernie Draper when he got a call from team Harrison complaining it was "cold" in the dressing room prior to Harrison's fight with Danny Williams.
Say no more, really...

That is a little shocking, if that just was one of camp Harrison trying to make a point, thats one think but if it was indeed Harrison himself making the complaint shoudn't his trainer have just told him to "Do some friggin press ups if you cold!!!!"?

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 05 May 2006, 14:56

I went to this boxing gym for a bit which was in the attick of a weightlifters gym which wasn't insulated when it was winter steam would come off your sholders while you were training.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 05 May 2006, 15:39

bennie wrote:I was chatting with Board whip Ernie Draper when he got a call from team Harrison complaining it was "cold" in the dressing room prior to Harrison's fight with Danny Williams.
Say no more, really...

Now we know why Audely was so rigid against Danny... :x :x :x