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11/17/2005 Archived Entry: "Harrison And Williams Set To Fight In The Battle Of Britain"
Harrison And Williams Set To Fight In The Battle Of Britain
Available To American Boxing Fans
Fight to be Broadcast Live in United States on PPV
Hoboken, NJ - Fortunately for American fight fans, the long awaited clash between 2000 Olympic Champion Audley Harrison and Former British Champion Danny Williams at the ExCel London in London, England on December 10th will be broadcast live in the United States on Pay Per View ($19.95) at 3:00pm EST. In what will be the biggest all-British heavyweight bout in over a decade, both fighters are desperate to win what is certain to turn into an all-out war.
The event is being promoted by Sports Network, and the broadcast will be available on Pay Per View via cable systems from TVN and from satellite providers DirecTV & Dish Network. The broadcast is being distributed in the USA by Integrated Sports. Exciting televised undercard bouts will include the US televised debut of British Olympian Amir Khan.
The 19-fight unbeaten Harrison, having climbed the rankings since turning professional after his win at the Sydney Olympics, will face his first major test in the former British Commonwealth champion William. In what has developed into a historic rivalry between these great competitors, Harrison is looking for what would be the biggest win of his career.
“I’m looking for a name on my record and Williams, as a former world title challenger, fits the bill,” said Harrison. “After I beat Williams I don’t want anyone saying Danny Williams was shot.”
Williams, who beat Tyson in sensational style last July and was desperate for a big fight, having seen his chances of fighting the current British champion collapse, is out to prove that Harrison is all talk.
“Audley’s got a big mouth and I can’t wait to put my fist through it and shut him up,” said Williams. “We’ve got history together but that will be sorted out once and for all on December 10.”
"I will not give him a seconds rest until I knock him out. It’s not going to be pretty to watch,” insisted Williams. “This is going to be an all-out war.”
For more information on this bout please go to www.frankwarren.tv or www.integratedsportsnet.com.
