Read about our approach to external linking. Last updated on 24 April 201324 April 2013.From the section Boxing. In 2013, Wilder invaded Sheffield to take out Audley Harrison in a single round before a shocked English homecrowd. Britain's Audley Harrison is knocked out by US Deontay Wilder during the first round of their International Heavyweight Contest at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, England on April 27, 2013. Audley Harrison sparred and fought Wilder through the years Credit: Mark Robinson - The Sun. Wilder, 27, of Alabama, has won all 27 of his fights by knockout. The bout, arranged just five weeks ago, takes place at the Motorpoint Arena on the undercard of Amir Khan's headline fight with Julio Diaz. Harrison suffered his sixth defeat as a professional when he was knocked out in the first round by, His only world title shot ended in defeat, losing to. Fury has vowed to knock Wilder out in the rematch (Picture: Getty) Audley Harrison thinks Deontay Wilder needs to show more patience if he is to beat Tyson Fury in … Deontay Wilder 27-0 (27 KOs) vs. Audley Harrison 31-6 (23 KOs) Fight was on the undercard of Amir Khan vs. Julio Diaz. Rumor has it whilst the two were sparring Wilder knocked Harrison down, Audley himself has admitted that Wilder punches “like a maul”. Audley Harrison won gold in 2000 and Britain's boxers have enjoyed Olympic success more regularly since. After his Prizefighter win in February, the 41-year-old fights American Deontay Wilder in Sheffield on Saturday. in 2010, but he insists he has not lost any of his ambition. He stands 6-7 and has an 83-inch reach. He is very tall, very fast and very unorthodox in how he moves — you cannot pin him down. 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THECuban heavyweight has stepped into the ring twice with Wilder, and was Fury's opponent's last victim. in February, the 41-year-old fights American Deontay Wilder in Sheffield on Saturday. Audley Harrison will fight American heavyweight Deontay Wilder on Amir Khan's undercard on 27 April. Audley Harrison has revealed he is suffering from traumatic brain injuries and is facing bankruptcy after announcing his decision to retire from boxing and his aborted comeback attempt. But that right hand is the thing. Harrison was two months removed from winning the prizefighter heavyweight tournament. Audley Harrison admitted the end may finally be nigh after he was stopped by knockout artist Deontay Wilder inside 70 seconds in Sheffield on Saturday night. The heavyweight duo trained together before Harrison’s fight with David Price in 2012, before coming face-to-face in a professional contest a year later. After a tentative start, the American landed a trademark right hand which Harrison never recovered from as he sagged on the ropes under a barrage of punches. “The punch came at such an unusual angle and so fast there was no getting out the way. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Audley Harrison: After By Terry Dooley 17th July 2020 Everyone in attendance at the Sheffield Arena on April 27, 2013, knew that Audley Harrison’s fight against Deontay Wilder was as good as over when the visitor landed a wild right hand that floored the former Olympic Super-heavyweight champion and clearly separated him from his senses. However, fellow Olympic medallist Harrison gave credit to the technique of the 40-0 knockout artist. "He (Harrison) is blocking my path of becoming the next heavyweight champion of the world.". “It was actually the last fight I had before retiring but it wasn’t just because I lost.”. Harrison could not believe the strength of Wilder's right hook Credit: Getty Images - Getty LUIS ORTIZ. The WBC champion beat Harrison in just 78 seconds in Sheffield in 2013. "I am still living my dream and focused on my goal of becoming world champion," said the 2000 Olympic gold medallist. “Any fight you get knocked out you have a headache the next day and I did after that fight. Harrison suffered his sixth defeat as a professional when he was knocked out in the first round by David Price in October. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. “One thing people don’t usually say about him and they should is that his jab is very good. Quite simply; Wilder wins by an early stoppage or Fury takes it on points. "I set a goal to be world champion and quite a few times I have fallen, but each time I have got up.". The British star won a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney in the heavyweight division. In 2001, Harrison released his autobiography Realising the Dream and set up his own company, A Force Promotions, to manage his career and concluded several high-profile sponsorships deals and became the first boxer in Britain to sign a direct broadcast deal. Audley will be in for tough time. 15. The cocky Alabaman then turned his attention away from the vanquished Olympic gold medallist and towards another Briton; a certain Mr Tyson Fury. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images The bout, arranged just five weeks ago, takes place at the Motorpoint Arena on the undercard of. Harrison, said: "I knew after Prizefighter I was going to get opportunities. Amir Khan's headline fight with Julio Diaz. The two were sparring partners in 2012 when Harrison was preparing for … American heavyweight Deontay Wilder has promised to knock Audley Harrison into retirement once and for all when they meet in Sheffield on 27 April. Wilder is undefeated like Fury. Wilder made the comments after his first-round knockout of Audley Harrison in Sheffield. Audley Harrison's career finally appears to be over after he was knocked out by American prospect Deontay Wilder in Sheffield. Audley Harrison is convinced he can still win a world title as he prepares to step into the ring once again. His only world title shot ended in defeat, losing to David Haye in 2010, but he insists he has not lost any of his ambition. Audley Harrison has revealed how Deontay Wilder almost detached his retina from his skull during a sparring session. Audley Harrison notched up 31 wins out of 38 fights in his 12-year boxing career. “He almost had my eye out in sparring one day — he caught me with this shot and it nearly detached my retina and suddenly I had to stop training for eight or nine days. “Aside from the power, Wilder is unique. On both occasions, Harrison was brutally knocked out inside the first round. “His punches come at you so fast — when the right hand caught me that ended the fight, I didn’t even see it coming,” he added. Audley Harrison would retire from boxing only a month after KO artist Deontay Wilder picked up a brutal first-round TKO victory over him. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Audley Harrison, 47, was a formidable opponent in the boxing ring. "I said I was looking for someone in the top 10 and so I couldn't ask for anyone better than America's next big thing. "After David Price, people thought they wouldn't see me again, but setbacks pave the way for comebacks. Audley Harrison has not given up on his world title dream ahead of Saturday's fight with Deontay Wilder. He said: “I had him in camp for sparring a year before we fought and he was over for about five weeks to prepare me for David Price. However, the display by the Bronze Bomber was so brutal it effectively ended the Brit’s career. In a battle of Olympic heavyweight medal winners, 2008 bronze medal winner Deontay Wilder (27-0, 27 KOs) will face 2000 gold medalist Audley Harrison (31 … “I’m a beast with God-given talent,” boasted Deontay Wilder in 2013, inside the ring at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena after stopping Britain’s Audley Harrison in a little over a minute. "There is a new, younger lion on board and his name is Deontay 'The Bronze Bomber' Wilder," he said. “He can actually be quite ungainly but he is effective because he has that explosive hand speed.”. British heavyweight Audley Harrison insists he has not given up on his world title "dream" and believes he has become a "complete fighter". Some eagle-eyed boxing fans noticed that Joshua was laughing after Wilder dispatched Harrison was ease, leaving his compatriot sprawled out on the canvas. Britain's Audley Harrison reacts after being knocked out by US Deontay Wilder during the first round of their International Heavyweight Contest at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, England on April... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images I was so good in that, I created a stir. At 41, I am a complete fighter, very rounded and I am ready to go.". Wilder will defend his WBC title against Tyson Fury on Saturday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, with many critics and fans being able to see only two possible outcomes. Deontay Wilder vs Audley Harrison - HD - Full Fight - YouTube Audley Harrison has announced his retirement from professional boxing. Audley Harrison has revealed how Deontay Wilder almost detached his retina from his skull during a sparring session. 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