Scott harrison fight off

emma · Post by **emma** » 08 Nov 2006, 14:00

WBO World Featherweight Champion Scott Harrison will be unable to defend his title against Nicky Cook on December 9 after failing to secure his release from a Spanish prison, promoter allegedly has confirmed today.

However fight fans shouldn't be too disappointed, as Harrison will be replaced on the huge ExCel Centre card by one of the world's hardest punchers, WBO World Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Maccarinelli, who will defend his 14'4 crown.

The Welsh wizard, who blasted out big domestic foe Mark Hobson in a round to cement his position as WBO champion last month, will have his first title fight in London and is vowing to put on an explosive display in the capital.

And Cook will also be in a title fight on the card as he aims to cement his position as Britain's next big thing at featherweight.

"The situation with Scott is obviously very disappointing," said Warren. "For the last month or so we've been advised that he would secure bail and be in a position to defend his title.

"It now looks as if that won't be the case, so it's with great regret that the fight has been called off.

"As for Harrison's position regarding his title, his future is now in the hands of the WBO.

"From a non boxing point of view, Scott obviously has a lot of problems that he needs to address, and I just hope that he can sort himself out."

But, with the addition of Maccarinelli to the card and the news that Cook would still be involved in a title fight, Warren was upbeat about the show, which is expected to sell out.

It will also feature Matt Skelton's Commonwealth heavyweight title defence against Audley Harrison, Amir Khan's first eight round contest, British title fights between Tony Oakey and Peter Oboh and Andy Morris and John Simpson, as well as Kevin Mitchell, Ross Minter and Matthew Marsh.

"Enzo is one of the most exciting fighters in the the world at the moment, and this is a great chance for him to fight in front of a prime-time audience and a capacity crowd," added Warren.

"He caused quite a stir when he went to the States recently, and over the next 18 months I believe he will emerge as a global star. He has all the tools to dominate the cruiserweight division.

"Nicky needs to pick himself up after what's happened with Harrison, but I'm confident he will do just that and keep himself in the frame for a crack at the WBO title if it becomes vacant.

"Even with Harrison's pull out, this is still the biggest show of the year and a fantastic way to finish off 2006."

Maccarinelli added: "It's very sad with everything that has happened with Scott, but when Frank asked me to step in I jumped at the chance.

"The Hobson fight didn't take too much out of me so I'm raring to go at the moment - I just can't wait to show everyone in London what I can do."

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 08 Nov 2006, 14:21

Picking an opponent for a WBO title fight on one month's notice should be interesting.

weetam · Post by **weetam** » 08 Nov 2006, 14:50

Shite man

wee tam

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 08 Nov 2006, 15:05

Don't say I didnt tell you!... 8)

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 08 Nov 2006, 15:20

Many predicted this

I feel sorry for Nicky Cook even if he is still getting his shot. Harrison was a very winnable fight for him, now who will he end up facing?

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 08 Nov 2006, 15:36

Even if he had got out the last thing HArrison should be thinking about right now is fighting.

HE needs to conquer his demons first.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 08 Nov 2006, 17:00

When they mean title fight for Cook, it's WBU right? Matthews won't be ready for a Euro class operator like Cook yet! :x

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 08 Nov 2006, 17:04

Cook: go back to Sky & fight Asiku. Both of your opponents are unable to fight. So why not wage what could be the British fight of the decade?

Asiku's been in with tougher than Cookie.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 08 Nov 2006, 17:17

Whats special about this Asiku?

Not really seen him.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 08 Nov 2006, 17:22

I like him. He was fighting Skinny Hussein and Gairy St Clair on level terms when he was a novice pro. Classic wars. Then no one hears about him for a few years & he starts bashing up Brits for the Commonwealth title.

He's a little compact, fit, powerful guy. Reminds me a bit of Azumah Nelson.

He's potentially world class, but the only fights he can get are the Callaghans and McKeevers. Which is a bitter shame, as we have some top class fighters Pickering, Hunter, Cook, around super bantam and feather.

That Rutherford guy isn't going to fight him now.

johnswan1 · Post by **johnswan1** » 08 Nov 2006, 17:58

What a disaster, this has to be the end of the road for Harrison. A big disappointment.

emma · Post by **emma** » 08 Nov 2006, 18:25

Did anyone buy tickets to see the harrison fight?

weetam · Post by **weetam** » 09 Nov 2006, 03:50

no way man but jist seen u can still buy tickets fer the fight on franky boys website!!!!!!!

wee tam

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 09 Nov 2006, 04:45

Has Cook offically signed with SN now?

I'm sure Nicky is just quite keen to earn some money and if that means the WBU for the time being then i'm sure he feels so be it. Wouldn't fancy his chances in a fight with Marquez but feel the rest of the featherweight division are winnable fights for Cook. Shame if they throw Matthews in with him though

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 09 Nov 2006, 06:57

Lenny Albert wrote:Has Cook offically signed with SN now?

I'm sure Nicky is just quite keen to earn some money and if that means the WBU for the time being then i'm sure he feels so be it. Wouldn't fancy his chances in a fight with Marquez but feel the rest of the featherweight division are winnable fights for Cook. Shame if they throw Matthews in with him though

It looks like he has.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 09 Nov 2006, 08:51

Scott Harrison's career is as good as over IMO

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 09 Nov 2006, 11:25

So much for Harrison's rubbish new manager, telling everyone who'd listen that Scott would be out 2 weeks ago - obviously a man in the know!

And he was arrested on the razz with his new "trainer" no less.

And his lawyer messes up the paperwork, allegedly.

He must've been on a 3 day bender when he hired this lot.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 09 Nov 2006, 11:50

Taking on Hughes as his manager must be one of the barmiest things Scott has done yet! and thats saying something!!.... I'm sure if Maloney was still his manager he would be out of the slammer by now... may not even have been in it in the first place....
the future doesnt look good for Scott right now....