UK fans backing Harrison to upset the odds against David Haye Audley Harrison returned to Britain this week ahead of his World Heavyweight title fight with David Haye and has been met with a wave of public support ahead of their grudge match. Harrison has set up camp in Hayes backyard of south London before moving up to Manchester ahead of the November 13 clash at the M.E.N Arena and the southpaw says hes been inundated with supporters as his date with destiny draws closer. I am overwhelmed by the support I have received from the British public, said Harrison. Through my Twitter page, Facebook and at AudleyHarrison.com, I have received thousands of messages of support and I am grateful that people are following my story and wishing me success. The majority of people understand my struggles and respect my determination and perseverance to overcome the odds and achieve my goals. As the fight draws close, David will be surprised to know that the British public are turning against him and Ill be satisfying their wishes by defeating him and bringing his ego back down to Earth. Its going to be tough, but I wouldnt want it any other way YES I CAN! After a gruelling high-altitude training schedule in Big Bear Mountain, California, Harrison landed at Heathrow on the day of his 39th birthday and according to his promoter Eddie Hearn, the challenger has been boosted by the reception he has received. Its heart-warming to see Audley finally getting some support from the British public, after all he is just a guy from the street chasing a dream, said Hearn. He has shown unbreakable British spirit in never giving up and we all know the public love an underdog. Haye has said some pretty disgusting things over the recent weeks and unlike Audley, he seems to be in the game for all the wrong reasons.
I have read a few articles with Harrisson and hearn are trying to make out that Harrisson will have massive support,sure there will be a few backing him as the underdog and there are some boxing fans who are turning against Haye but i would be surprised if Harrisson gets more then 10 % of the arena on his side come fight night.
What goes around comes around. It's like Steve Davis....everyone used to think he was a boring twat, then he got older and gradualy the public warmed to him. Look at Anne Widdecombe FFS, a hideous tory hag has suddenly become the darling of the media.
Then you'll have to avoid reading a single newspaper or watching any BBC tv programming. The woman is everywhere. (if, indeed she IS a woman) :think
i dont like any of the big mouth's/ego maniac's ... but from the 2 Fraudleys more bareable so he's probably gettin more of the "public support" that usual.