Scott Harrison comeback

[bingobango]

Ah, now things make a bit more sense

I'm guessing a BIBA world champion is a completely different level to a genuine title holder in the pro game.

BIBA are affiliated with IBF WBA and I've herd the WBO are on with them now as well. So if they recognise them then it's pro boxing. You may not like another board in Britain but he ho that's boxing, and other country's have 4 boards, Germany for 1 Australia is the same, and America has a different board for every state. It passes the criteria to be professional boxing. Granted the EBU the BBBofC the Commonwealth boxing council or the WBC don't recognize them, but the other ones do.

[THEBUTCH]

BIBA licence Scott Harrison, which is tantamount to licensing somebody who shouldn't be licensed, and is also probably their best boxer.

The BBBofC licence Josh Taylor, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, Joe Joyce, Joshua Buatsi, Dennis McCann, Ryan Walsh, John Ryder, Daniel Dubois etc etc etc

BIBA are for putting in the bin.

[jameswilson]

there not fighting for free - peers got well paid, they have sponsors - papa johns the pizza company. rdx boxing gloves, empire tape being the bigger ones.

Thanks for confirming what Papa Johns do.

When I first saw Papa Johns I thought it might be an escort service.

[margaret thatcher]

BIBA licence Scott Harrison, which is tantamount to licensing somebody who shouldn't be licensed, and is also probably their best boxer.

The BBBofC licence Josh Taylor, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, Joe Joyce, Joshua Buatsi, Dennis McCann, Ryan Walsh, John Ryder, Daniel Dubois etc etc etc

BIBA are for putting in the bin.

What's with this Den McCann, people absolutely raving about him doesnt really seem to have done anything other than beat a bunch of guys everyone beats, is he that impressive to include him in that lot already

[joshua2016]

there not fighting for free - peers got well paid, they have sponsors - papa johns the pizza company. rdx boxing gloves, empire tape being the bigger ones.

Thanks for confirming what Papa Johns do.

When I first saw Papa Johns I thought it might be an escort service.

no that papa johns said they don't do sponsorships so they went with the pizzas mate

[spudder56]

BIBA licence Scott Harrison, which is tantamount to licensing somebody who shouldn't be licensed, and is also probably their best boxer.

The BBBofC licence Josh Taylor, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, Joe Joyce, Joshua Buatsi, Dennis McCann, Ryan Walsh, John Ryder, Daniel Dubois etc etc etc

BIBA are for putting in the bin.

What's with this Den McCann, people absolutely raving about him doesnt really seem to have done anything other than beat a bunch of guys everyone beats, is he that impressive to include him in that lot already

To be fair to BIBA they’re are really trying to do something with small Hall ppv etc

[Steveh583]

BIBA licence Scott Harrison, which is tantamount to licensing somebody who shouldn't be licensed, and is also probably their best boxer.

It would be interesting to know why he was refused a licence. Was it purely age? He runs ten miles for fun and looks in great nick. I know he wouldnt achieve much beyond area or (maybe) British level, but the absolute state of some of the imports that BBB of C allow to fight on their cards is shocking. I don't see how they can possibly be allowed and then refuse a genuine athlete

[dalcumly]

It would be interesting to know why he was refused a licence. Was it purely age? He runs ten miles for fun and looks in great nick. I know he wouldnt achieve much beyond area or (maybe) British level, but the absolute state of some of the imports that BBB of C allow to fight on their cards is shocking. I don't see how they can possibly be allowed and then refuse a genuine athlete

Interesting post. If an applicant satisfies all the medical requirements, including the brain scan, can demonstrate he's fairly competent in the ring, and will not bring the game into disrepute, then why not let them have a licence regardless of age.
If Harrison passes this criteria I'd grant him a licence but given his age I'd restrict him to 4x3's against an 'approved' opponent and assess him thereafter. Providing he continues to demonstrate he's capable I'd gradually up him to 6x3's and so on.
I'm pretty confident Harrison and his team would not accept these restrictions however. If he got a licence they'd immediately be looking for a 10 rounder against a well known opponent and some promoter could sell this.
Harrison would lose, regardless of the opponent, get bashed up, and then insist it was only a 'warm up' fight and it would take a few like this to get him back to his peak. You can imagine the scene.

[Alba]

Were the fighters paid in pizza?

The way BIBA spam every Facebook boxing group with there stuff is embarrassing, its almost they are trying to legitimise themselves

[bingobango]

BIBA licence Scott Harrison, which is tantamount to licensing somebody who shouldn't be licensed, and is also probably their best boxer.

The BBBofC licence Josh Taylor, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, Joe Joyce, Joshua Buatsi, Dennis McCann, Ryan Walsh, John Ryder, Daniel Dubois etc etc etc

BIBA are for putting in the bin.

We know that the BBBofC are the premier body ffs lol no one is disputing that, your stating the obvious here pal.
Why should Harrison not be licensed? What's your reasons? His age? His Ability? His conditioning?

[Coco]

BIBA licence Scott Harrison, which is tantamount to licensing somebody who shouldn't be licensed, and is also probably their best boxer.

The BBBofC licence Josh Taylor, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, Joe Joyce, Joshua Buatsi, Dennis McCann, Ryan Walsh, John Ryder, Daniel Dubois etc etc etc

BIBA are for putting in the bin.

We know that the BBBofC are the premier body ffs lol no one is disputing that, your stating the obvious here pal.
Why should Harrison not be licensed? What's your reasons? His age? His Ability? His conditioning?

Criminal record, addiction problems

[Glass Joe]

Full fight and interview if anyone's interested. I actually quite enjoyed it

Venue looked like somewhere you would start your career on EA fight night

[ShadrachSimmo]

BIBA licence Scott Harrison, which is tantamount to licensing somebody who shouldn't be licensed, and is also probably their best boxer.

The BBBofC licence Josh Taylor, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, Joe Joyce, Joshua Buatsi, Dennis McCann, Ryan Walsh, John Ryder, Daniel Dubois etc etc etc

BIBA are for putting in the bin.

We know that the BBBofC are the premier body ffs lol no one is disputing that, your stating the obvious here pal.
Why should Harrison not be licensed? What's your reasons? His age? His Ability? His conditioning?

Criminal record, addiction problems

I’d guess so. But there’s been worse than Harrison given a licence no doubt.

[MasterG]

It would be interesting to know why he was refused a licence. Was it purely age? He runs ten miles for fun and looks in great nick. I know he wouldnt achieve much beyond area or (maybe) British level, but the absolute state of some of the imports that BBB of C allow to fight on their cards is shocking. I don't see how they can possibly be allowed and then refuse a genuine athlete

Interesting post. If an applicant satisfies all the medical requirements, including the brain scan, can demonstrate he's fairly competent in the ring, and will not bring the game into disrepute, then why not let them have a licence regardless of age.
If Harrison passes this criteria I'd grant him a licence but given his age I'd restrict him to 4x3's against an 'approved' opponent and assess him thereafter. Providing he continues to demonstrate he's capable I'd gradually up him to 6x3's and so on.
I'm pretty confident Harrison and his team would not accept these restrictions however. If he got a licence they'd immediately be looking for a 10 rounder against a well known opponent and some promoter could sell this.
Harrison would lose, regardless of the opponent, get bashed up, and then insist it was only a 'warm up' fight and it would take a few like this to get him back to his peak. You can imagine the scene.

Maybe the BBBoC dont have the money for legal fees etc if someone they dont think is worthy has an accident in the ring. Generally everything revolves around money in any walk of life. They maybe dont want another Michael Watson legal episode.

[MasterG]

We know that the BBBofC are the premier body ffs lol no one is disputing that, your stating the obvious here pal.
Why should Harrison not be licensed? What's your reasons? His age? His Ability? His conditioning?

Criminal record, addiction problems

I’d guess so. But there’s been worse than Harrison given a licence no doubt.

I dont think a criminal record should prevent someone from turning their life around, it should be rewarded not discouraged. This reason would just be lame but I could see why they give that reason than others.

[Coco]

We know that the BBBofC are the premier body ffs lol no one is disputing that, your stating the obvious here pal.
Why should Harrison not be licensed? What's your reasons? His age? His Ability? His conditioning?

Criminal record, addiction problems

I’d guess so. But there’s been worse than Harrison given a licence no doubt.

I dont think anyone with his age, inactivity, criminal past and addiction problems has been licensed.
Is he as good as any area title holder? For sure.

[ShadrachSimmo]

Criminal record, addiction problems

I’d guess so. But there’s been worse than Harrison given a licence no doubt.

I dont think a criminal record should prevent someone from turning their life around, it should be rewarded not discouraged. This reason would just be lame but I could see why they give that reason than others.

It is a sh1t reason and I agree someone trying to get their life back in order deserves credit.

His personal struggles have been very public I wonder if that’s anything to do with it. I know it only lasted 3 rounds but he looked not bad for a 42 year old super featherweight. I wonder who the top man is at the weight for BIBA?

[bingobango]

I’d guess so. But there’s been worse than Harrison given a licence no doubt.

I dont think a criminal record should prevent someone from turning their life around, it should be rewarded not discouraged. This reason would just be lame but I could see why they give that reason than others.

It is a sh1t reason and I agree someone trying to get their life back in order deserves credit.

His personal struggles have been very public I wonder if that’s anything to do with it. I know it only lasted 3 rounds but he looked not bad for a 42 year old super featherweight. I wonder who the top man is at the weight for BIBA?
[/quoti replied Earlier it must have been deleted. A criminal record or addiction issues is no reason not to license someone that's a poor excuse IMO someone trying to get there life's back on track deserve punishment? Especially when they have paid there due's that's an idiotic comment, you must either be a copper or part of the BBBofC gentleman's club. Pure joke saying that.

[mickey1975]

Criminal record, addiction problems

I’d guess so. But there’s been worse than Harrison given a licence no doubt.

I dont think anyone with his age, inactivity, criminal past and addiction problems has been licensed.
Is he as good as any area title holder? For sure.

Terry Dunstan?

[Steveh583]

I’d guess so. But there’s been worse than Harrison given a licence no doubt.

I dont think anyone with his age, inactivity, criminal past and addiction problems has been licensed.
Is he as good as any area title holder? For sure.

Terry Dunstan?

That name sprung to my mind.

[Onamastus]

Inept and defenceless boxers are imported and licenced all the time just to be annihilated by British boxers, but Scott Harrison, who is obviously better than cannon fodder, should not be licenced? I really don't understand.

[Coco]

I’d guess so. But there’s been worse than Harrison given a licence no doubt.

I dont think anyone with his age, inactivity, criminal past and addiction problems has been licensed.
Is he as good as any area title holder? For sure.

Terry Dunstan?

Dunstan was 3 years younger and didn't have the addiction problems but fair point

[polecateddy]

Well from their point of view, how many times was Harrison licensed and went and did something really stupid. Getting imprisoned in Spain was pretty bad for the image of British boxing. I don’t think the board can be particularly confident he wouldn’t go and do something violent and stupid again.

[THEBUTCH]

In the case of Harrison, a Leopard doesn't change his spots. His history speaks for itself.

We've been here before with him and he let's the board down. No he's not unique, but he'll no doubt falter again and why should the BBBofC get involved with him any more.

He's BIBA's problem now.

[MasterG]

Inept and defenceless boxers are imported and licenced all the time just to be annihilated by British boxers, but Scott Harrison, who is obviously better than cannon fodder, should not be licenced? I really don't understand.

Give them credit, they didn't give Rio Ferdinand a licence.