Just as we thought he was on the mend (or at least I did) he's done it again, locked up in Spain apparently for theft and assault.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/gla ... 057534.stm
Scott Harrison behind bars
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Old bones Ian
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What the feck! Come on Scot, get a f**king grip. But to be fair, not too sure how much is true. The spanish police, in general, are as bent as a nine bob note, could have been a way of extorting money from Scot, you know the usual, " Oh senior, you just a puncha me, give a me £200 hundred Euros or Bigga Bubba shagga your arse in dajail" And Scott has said, feck you, here catch a hold oh this punch.OR
He's just flipped out, got pissed, tried to steal a car, and filled in a policeman. He'll end up with feck all, a drunk, total bum, the new Benny Lynch right enough. F*ckin daftie, as they say up here "too far, far too far"
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WBC are fecking about with their Featherweight belt though and Cook with his injuries probably is best getting a title shot as soon as possible.Foggy wrote:Sorry to stray away from the original thread subject but why has Nicky took the WBO shot anyway, i thought he was #1 with the WBC, Is he taking the shot with a chance of winning then going after the WBC title or did he get pushed down the rankings for some reason.
Why would Harrison need to steal a car? Doesn't make sense being well off enough to buy one.
Thought he was training in Belfast too?
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Boxing champ Harrison arrested in Spain
World featherweight boxing champion Scott Harrison has been arrested in Spain, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
The 29-year-old, from Cambuslang, near Glasgow, is understood to have been arrested in Malaga on October 6.
The arrest is reported to relate to allegations of car theft and the assault of a police officer. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said that Harrison had refused consular assistance.
Harrison pulled out of his last fight in Belfast in May this year, reportedly due to issues with depression and alcoholism, and checked into the Priory Clinic.
He had been training in Spain ahead of a planned fight against former European champion Nicky Cook in December.
In September, Harrison was charged with six offences, including assault and fraud, following incidents in South Lanarkshire during the summer.
World featherweight boxing champion Scott Harrison has been arrested in Spain, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
The 29-year-old, from Cambuslang, near Glasgow, is understood to have been arrested in Malaga on October 6.
The arrest is reported to relate to allegations of car theft and the assault of a police officer. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said that Harrison had refused consular assistance.
Harrison pulled out of his last fight in Belfast in May this year, reportedly due to issues with depression and alcoholism, and checked into the Priory Clinic.
He had been training in Spain ahead of a planned fight against former European champion Nicky Cook in December.
In September, Harrison was charged with six offences, including assault and fraud, following incidents in South Lanarkshire during the summer.
I agree, strange decision from the Cook camp IMO.Foggy wrote:Sorry to stray away from the original thread subject but why has Nicky took the WBO shot anyway, i thought he was #1 with the WBC, Is he taking the shot with a chance of winning then going after the WBC title or did he get pushed down the rankings for some reason.
Yes, he is catching Harrison probably at his most vulnerable..... if he is too ever beat Scott probably now is the time.
But guess who is still lurking with the WBO interim belt...... Juan Manuel Marquez.
He could have a decent reign with the more prestigious belt and not fight Marquez.
Fight Will Go Ahead Says Harrisons Manager.
By Lisa Gray, PA Sport
Scott Harrison's manager Barry Hughes insists the boxer's comeback fight will go ahead as planned despite his arrest in Spain.
The 29-year-old WBO featherweight title holder is set to take on former European champion Nicky Cook in London on December 9.
But the bout has been thrown into doubt after the Cambuslang fighter was arrested in Malaga on October 6, reportedly in connection with the alleged theft of a car and an assault on a police officer.
He pulled out of his last fight in Belfast in May with just two day's notice after checking into the Priory clinic with depression and alcoholism issues.
But Hughes - who says Harrison is innocent of any wrongdoing - expects to secure his release from a Spanish prison within the next 24 hours and insists he will immediately resume training.
"Scott's in great shape," he said. "This is just a set-back of one week's training.
"As soon as he gets out, he'll be straight back into the training again.
"The fight on December 9 is still on - there's no reason at all why it shouldn't be."
However, promoter allegedly admits he is still in the dark over the incident in Spain.
"The first I heard of it was when I picked up the newspapers," he said.
"It's very, very disappointing but I've not spoken to Scott or Barry so it's difficult to comment.
"I don't even know whether he has been charged or not and what he has been charged with.
"We've got some great fights on that night so let's just wait and see what the situation with Scott is."
Hughes insists the troubled boxer is innocent of any wrongdoing and claims he is being unlawfully held in a Spanish prison.
"We are looking to have him out today or tomorrow," he said.
"We believe he is being unlawfully held. He had no interpreter when he was arrested or at the court. Scott denies assaulting anyone."
According to Hughes, Harrison claims a language problem led to his arrest.
"Scott's car broke down and there was a confrontation because of a language communication problem," he added.
"He doesn't speak any Spanish and the officer didn't speak any English. This is what led to Scott's arrest.
"Nowhere on the charge sheet does it say that he has stolen a vehicle."
A spokesman for the British Boxing Board of Control said: "It would be inappropriate to comment until Scott's situation is known."
SCOTT HARRISON FACTFILE
1977: Born August 19, Glasgow.
1996: Turns professional, marking debut with a second-round knockout of Eddie Sica.
1997: After three wins, suffers first pro loss with knockout in third round to Miguel Matthews.
2000: Wins commonwealth featherweight title on points over Pat Mullings after 12-round contest which is followed by wins over former world champions Tracey Harris Patterson and Tom 'Boom Boom' Johnson to boost Harrison's profile.
2002: Clinches WBO featherweight title with a points win over Juan Pablo Chacon at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow.
2003: After successful first defence against Wayne McCullough in March, loses belt to Manuel Medina of Mexico after 12 rounds in July. But regains title from South American with 11th-round knockout in November.
2004: Successfully defends title on three occasions against Walter Estrada, William Abelyan and Samuel Kebede.
2005: January - Colombian veteran Victor Polo holds Harrison to a draw at the Braehead Arena, which sees the Scot keep the title.
April - Banned from every pub, club and hotel in East Kilbride town centre following a string of allegations of aggressive and violent behaviour.
June - Stuns Michael Brodie with a fourth-round knockout at the MEN Arena, Manchester.
November - Beats Australian Nedal Hussein on points.
2006: April 6 - Joan Guzman withdraws from title challenge against Harrison on May 20 in Belfast before Martin Honorio of Mexico steps into the breach.
April 23 - Arrested over an alleged incident in a public house in Glasgow city centre.
May 12 - Honorio pulls out of Belfast bout after going missing from training for three days. Australian-based Guyanan, Gairy St Claire, confirmed as new opponent.
May 14 - Harrison arrested after an alleged nightclub incident in Balloch, Dunbartonshire.
May 16 - Withdraws from bout against St Claire with promoter allegedly citing "mental problems".
May 17 - Checks into Priory hospital for depression and alcohol problems.
August - Resumes training behind closed doors in Belfast.
September 5 - Splits with manager Frank Maloney to link up with Barry Hughes of Braveheart Promotions.
September 6 - Held by police for questioning over "a number of incidents".
September 28 - Former European champion Nicky Cook confirmed as challenger to Harrison in next title defence on December 9 at Excel Arena in London.
October 6 - Arrested by Spanish police in Malaga over an alleged incident.
October 17 - Manager Hughes claims Harrison has done nothing wrong despite his arrest in Spain and December title defence will go ahead as planned.
By Lisa Gray, PA Sport
Scott Harrison's manager Barry Hughes insists the boxer's comeback fight will go ahead as planned despite his arrest in Spain.
The 29-year-old WBO featherweight title holder is set to take on former European champion Nicky Cook in London on December 9.
But the bout has been thrown into doubt after the Cambuslang fighter was arrested in Malaga on October 6, reportedly in connection with the alleged theft of a car and an assault on a police officer.
He pulled out of his last fight in Belfast in May with just two day's notice after checking into the Priory clinic with depression and alcoholism issues.
But Hughes - who says Harrison is innocent of any wrongdoing - expects to secure his release from a Spanish prison within the next 24 hours and insists he will immediately resume training.
"Scott's in great shape," he said. "This is just a set-back of one week's training.
"As soon as he gets out, he'll be straight back into the training again.
"The fight on December 9 is still on - there's no reason at all why it shouldn't be."
However, promoter allegedly admits he is still in the dark over the incident in Spain.
"The first I heard of it was when I picked up the newspapers," he said.
"It's very, very disappointing but I've not spoken to Scott or Barry so it's difficult to comment.
"I don't even know whether he has been charged or not and what he has been charged with.
"We've got some great fights on that night so let's just wait and see what the situation with Scott is."
Hughes insists the troubled boxer is innocent of any wrongdoing and claims he is being unlawfully held in a Spanish prison.
"We are looking to have him out today or tomorrow," he said.
"We believe he is being unlawfully held. He had no interpreter when he was arrested or at the court. Scott denies assaulting anyone."
According to Hughes, Harrison claims a language problem led to his arrest.
"Scott's car broke down and there was a confrontation because of a language communication problem," he added.
"He doesn't speak any Spanish and the officer didn't speak any English. This is what led to Scott's arrest.
"Nowhere on the charge sheet does it say that he has stolen a vehicle."
A spokesman for the British Boxing Board of Control said: "It would be inappropriate to comment until Scott's situation is known."
SCOTT HARRISON FACTFILE
1977: Born August 19, Glasgow.
1996: Turns professional, marking debut with a second-round knockout of Eddie Sica.
1997: After three wins, suffers first pro loss with knockout in third round to Miguel Matthews.
2000: Wins commonwealth featherweight title on points over Pat Mullings after 12-round contest which is followed by wins over former world champions Tracey Harris Patterson and Tom 'Boom Boom' Johnson to boost Harrison's profile.
2002: Clinches WBO featherweight title with a points win over Juan Pablo Chacon at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow.
2003: After successful first defence against Wayne McCullough in March, loses belt to Manuel Medina of Mexico after 12 rounds in July. But regains title from South American with 11th-round knockout in November.
2004: Successfully defends title on three occasions against Walter Estrada, William Abelyan and Samuel Kebede.
2005: January - Colombian veteran Victor Polo holds Harrison to a draw at the Braehead Arena, which sees the Scot keep the title.
April - Banned from every pub, club and hotel in East Kilbride town centre following a string of allegations of aggressive and violent behaviour.
June - Stuns Michael Brodie with a fourth-round knockout at the MEN Arena, Manchester.
November - Beats Australian Nedal Hussein on points.
2006: April 6 - Joan Guzman withdraws from title challenge against Harrison on May 20 in Belfast before Martin Honorio of Mexico steps into the breach.
April 23 - Arrested over an alleged incident in a public house in Glasgow city centre.
May 12 - Honorio pulls out of Belfast bout after going missing from training for three days. Australian-based Guyanan, Gairy St Claire, confirmed as new opponent.
May 14 - Harrison arrested after an alleged nightclub incident in Balloch, Dunbartonshire.
May 16 - Withdraws from bout against St Claire with promoter allegedly citing "mental problems".
May 17 - Checks into Priory hospital for depression and alcohol problems.
August - Resumes training behind closed doors in Belfast.
September 5 - Splits with manager Frank Maloney to link up with Barry Hughes of Braveheart Promotions.
September 6 - Held by police for questioning over "a number of incidents".
September 28 - Former European champion Nicky Cook confirmed as challenger to Harrison in next title defence on December 9 at Excel Arena in London.
October 6 - Arrested by Spanish police in Malaga over an alleged incident.
October 17 - Manager Hughes claims Harrison has done nothing wrong despite his arrest in Spain and December title defence will go ahead as planned.
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Nothing much to add about Harrison - he's been going off the rails for years but he seems to be in the spiral phase right now - he should be ashamed of himself for letting down so many people.
However, what amazes me about this story is that Harrison was arrested and locked up over 10 days ago - say what you like about Maloney but I believe if he was still involved Harrison would not be languishing in the cells. Barry Hughes gave a big speech when he took over as Harrison's manager about how he was the right man to look after him - frankly he should have been straight over to Spain with the best lawyer in town and had his man out within hours. That's his job - I can't believe Harrison has been held for so long apparently without charge.
For the kind of offence that Harrison appears to be facing he should be out of jail on bail at least.
Hughes appears to be living in a fantasy world. The fight with Cook still on? With Harrison living off prison food for 12 days and counting six weeks before the fight?
Amateur hour all round.
However, what amazes me about this story is that Harrison was arrested and locked up over 10 days ago - say what you like about Maloney but I believe if he was still involved Harrison would not be languishing in the cells. Barry Hughes gave a big speech when he took over as Harrison's manager about how he was the right man to look after him - frankly he should have been straight over to Spain with the best lawyer in town and had his man out within hours. That's his job - I can't believe Harrison has been held for so long apparently without charge.
For the kind of offence that Harrison appears to be facing he should be out of jail on bail at least.
Hughes appears to be living in a fantasy world. The fight with Cook still on? With Harrison living off prison food for 12 days and counting six weeks before the fight?
Amateur hour all round.
The prison food can only help bring his weight down surely and I know his arse muscles must be the best in boxing right now as I know mine would be clenched 24 hours a day if it was me in there.
In all seriousness this whole thing has saddened me greatly. I have never been a massive Harrison fan but bizarrely have started warming to him after the carry on he's had over the pasrt few years. It's a great shame and I'm not going to point the finger at him as it's clear to me that he has some serious demons raging inside him. He's not a fool and you wouldn't miss out on the paydays he has already in 2006 unless you hade a real problem. I just hope he can turn it around and find some peace.
In all seriousness this whole thing has saddened me greatly. I have never been a massive Harrison fan but bizarrely have started warming to him after the carry on he's had over the pasrt few years. It's a great shame and I'm not going to point the finger at him as it's clear to me that he has some serious demons raging inside him. He's not a fool and you wouldn't miss out on the paydays he has already in 2006 unless you hade a real problem. I just hope he can turn it around and find some peace.
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"We believe he is being unlawfully held. He had no interpreter when he was arrested or at the court. Scott denies assaulting anyone."
According to Hughes, Harrison claims a language problem led to his arrest.
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So there has been nobody out there in Spain for more than a week that could act as an interpreter.
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Just found this on BBC's News24 website
BOARD HAVE HARRISON CONCERNS
The British Boxing Board of Control will seek assurances that Scott Harrison is "medically fit" to continue his career before sanctioning any title defence.
The WBO featherweight champion is currently in a Spanish prison after an alleged assault in Malaga.
The 29-year-old is already facing charges over six offences including three of assault and one of fraud following "a number of incidents" in South Lanarkshire earlier this summer.
But the BBBofC will seek to clarify the situation involving the Cambuslang fighter ahead of the December 9 defence against Nicky Cook in London.
BBBofC secretary Simon Block said: "I know little more than has appeared in the press and, as far as I'm concerned, we are not taking any immediate action.
"But, in the near future, we need clarification of what Scott Harrison has got himself into and to find out if there are any implications and if he is fit to continue boxing.
"We are aware Harrison is facing criminal charges in Scotland but we will have to wait and see what happens following this incident in Spain.
"If any licence holder is found guilty of a criminal offence, it is a matter of concern to the Board under regulation 25 - which concerns any fighter bringing boxing into disrepute.
"It would be inappropriate for me to speculate too much in respect of any charges against Harrison of which he has not been proven guilty.
"But we have two concerns; first, in respect of his conduct and, secondly, his ability to continue his boxing career.
"We have to be assured he is medically fit to continue fighting."
Harrison's father and trainer, Peter, admits the world champion's current situation has left him in despair after visiting Harrison in jail.
Peter Harrison told the Daily Record: "I don't know why but yesterday I suddenly thought to myself, 'who is Scott Harrison? Does he even know who he is any more and is he still my wee boy?'
"There are times when I think I could have suffered a nervous breakdown over all this if I hadn't been such a strong-minded person.
"Scott lacks life skills. It's hard for any father to admit his son is having difficulty coping with everyday life.
"But, as a former boxer, I know one thing. Any fighter's toughest contest is outside the ring."
BOARD HAVE HARRISON CONCERNS
The British Boxing Board of Control will seek assurances that Scott Harrison is "medically fit" to continue his career before sanctioning any title defence.
The WBO featherweight champion is currently in a Spanish prison after an alleged assault in Malaga.
The 29-year-old is already facing charges over six offences including three of assault and one of fraud following "a number of incidents" in South Lanarkshire earlier this summer.
But the BBBofC will seek to clarify the situation involving the Cambuslang fighter ahead of the December 9 defence against Nicky Cook in London.
BBBofC secretary Simon Block said: "I know little more than has appeared in the press and, as far as I'm concerned, we are not taking any immediate action.
"But, in the near future, we need clarification of what Scott Harrison has got himself into and to find out if there are any implications and if he is fit to continue boxing.
"We are aware Harrison is facing criminal charges in Scotland but we will have to wait and see what happens following this incident in Spain.
"If any licence holder is found guilty of a criminal offence, it is a matter of concern to the Board under regulation 25 - which concerns any fighter bringing boxing into disrepute.
"It would be inappropriate for me to speculate too much in respect of any charges against Harrison of which he has not been proven guilty.
"But we have two concerns; first, in respect of his conduct and, secondly, his ability to continue his boxing career.
"We have to be assured he is medically fit to continue fighting."
Harrison's father and trainer, Peter, admits the world champion's current situation has left him in despair after visiting Harrison in jail.
Peter Harrison told the Daily Record: "I don't know why but yesterday I suddenly thought to myself, 'who is Scott Harrison? Does he even know who he is any more and is he still my wee boy?'
"There are times when I think I could have suffered a nervous breakdown over all this if I hadn't been such a strong-minded person.
"Scott lacks life skills. It's hard for any father to admit his son is having difficulty coping with everyday life.
"But, as a former boxer, I know one thing. Any fighter's toughest contest is outside the ring."
Very much doubt that the fight will go ahead at all... Scott will be lucky to be out of jail by then... Spanish jails are notorious for having people inside waiting to be charged etc... he could be in there for 6 months before even going to court if theyre not careful... he must be rueing getting rid of Maloney as Hughes hasnt got a flaming clue!... why on earth did he get rid of Maloney???... madness!!