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Harrison boosted in quest for Fury

ESPN staff
August 6, 2011
Audley Harrison insists he won't hang up his gloves © PA Photos
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Audley Harrison's hopes of fighting British and Commonwealth champion Tyson Fury have been boosted after it emerged that Fury is yet to contact Martin Rogan over a bout.

Fury is eager to take advantage of the momentum generated by his defeat of Dereck Chisora last month, and wants to face an illustrious opponent ahead of a potential fight against Wladimir Klitschko next year.

Belfast taxi driver Rogan, who famously beat Harrison, has been suggested as a possible adversary - but he has received no approach from Fury's promoter Mick Hennessy.

"There is no news yet [on Fury] and I have my sights firmly set on October 22," Rogan told worldboxingnews.net. "It is all systems go for the EBU title. Mick [Hennessy] never spoke to me to arrange anything. I hear he called [Coleman] Barrett for a fight.

"I have also been informed that Fury's team won't speak to me. It's OK, I am not worried. I am the people's champ here and I don't need Tyson Fury, he needs me. Mick Hennessy Pro have my number."

Harrison has said on Twitter that he is interested in taking on Fury for what would be his comeback fight following an embarrassing effort against David Haye in the WBA heavyweight title clash in November 2010.

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