Firstly, I want to congratulate
David Price and his team on executing his game-plan so
effectively.
I said I had prepared very well for
this bout and it showed...I was in great shape and went out there
with no fear, believing I could win it. I was really in the zone,
didn't get fazed by the crowd, or atmosphere and stay focused on
the task. After 8 years, I finally had control of myself again.
My whole game plan was about
avoiding his right, so to get lined up like that is a
disappointment for me. Father time has caught up with me,
as I didn't see the initial shot, so could not react. He
finished me off like a good pro, so I have no complaints.
I have a broken nose for my troubles, so I didn't get away Scott
free.
I have said when I turn up to win,
and lose to nothing other than ability, I will know my times
is up, so this could be my last bout. I'll take some time to think
this out, as I never want to come back to boxing once I've walked
away.
I started this journey as a
nineteen year old juvenile tear-away, boxing at the Top hat social
club in Ealing against a policeman Tony Wildgoose winning by 2nd
round stoppage...if it's to end here, what a ride it's been and I'm
grateful to the universe for allowing me to find my destiny and
walk the precarious road my way.
Keep dreaming, keep believing and
never give up.
Audley Harrison MBE
15/10/2012 13:55:31