Audley Harrison

Audley Harrison, nicknamed "A-Force," is a retired English heavyweight boxer whose professional career spanned from 2001 to 2013. Born on 26 October 1971 in Park Royal, London, he stood 6 feet 6 inches tall with a reach of 85.8 inches and fought in a southpaw stance. Harrison currently resides in Westlake Village, California, USA.

He made his professional debut on 19 May 2001 at Wembley Arena, winning by technical knockout against Mike Middleton. Prior to turning professional, Harrison won Olympic gold in the 2000 Sydney Games. His career peaked through the mid-2000s, notably in 2004, when he captured the WBF World Heavyweight title with victories over Richel Hersisia, Julius Francis, and Tomasz Bonin. In 2010, Harrison won the vacant European (EBU) heavyweight title by knocking out Michael Sprott in the 12th round.
Throughout his career, Harrison recorded 31 wins, including 23 by knockout, 7 losses, and no draws. His early career featured many stoppage wins, displaying considerable knockout power.

Harrison fought several prominent opponents, including David Haye, to whom he lost by third-round TKO in 2010 during a WBA world heavyweight title fight. He avenged an earlier loss to Michael Sprott with a 12th-round knockout to secure the European title the same year. Other notable fights included a first-round TKO loss to David Price in 2012 and a first-round TKO defeat by Deontay Wilder in 2013, which was also his final professional bout. Harrison won the Prizefighter tournament twice, defeating fighters such as Martin Rogan and Derric Rossy in 2013 and Coleman Barrett in 2009.

His fighting style was characterised by his southpaw stance, utilising his height and reach advantage with a strong straight left hand. While his Olympic background set high expectations, his professional career showed inconsistency at times. Observers noted his resilience and ability to rebound from defeats but also commented on his sometimes cautious approach in the ring, especially in high-profile losses.

Harrison retired after his 2013 fight with Wilder, bringing to a close a professional career that spanned nearly 12 years. He is remembered for his Olympic achievement and as a two-time Prizefighter champion, with notable success in British and European heavyweight boxing.