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I'll be the 'Hayebreaker' - Harrison

ESPN staff
August 23, 2010
Audley Harrison: 'Bring on the Battle of Britain' © Getty Images
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Audley Harrison has told David Haye to 'man up' and put his pen to paper to confirm a British heavyweight showdown in November.

Harrison's promoter Eddie Hearn and Haye's manager Adam Booth have been locked in talks over a potential fight scheduled to take place on November 13 at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Although both camps have now agreed terms, Haye is yet to sign his side of the agreement.

And Harrison, who staked his claim for the world championship bout when he vacated his European belt in June, has vowed to take the title off the WBA champion.

"I'm about as bored as every other fight fan about hearing why you won't accept fights, what are we in this game for?" said Harrison. "I say to try and win titles and create a legacy but if its money you want then outside of the Klitschko fight I'm the only guy that makes you money. I am accepting the terms you have offered me and now we will see what you are made of.

"So let's stop with the bull********, man up and get this fight signed. So bring on the Battle of Britain and I will be the Hayebreaker come November 13th."

"The hard work is done and now it's up to Haye and Booth," said Harrison's promoter Eddie Hearn. "We are at the end of the line now, everything is in place and now it's up to them. This is a £10 million fight and the biggest the country has ever seen, but more than that it's personal between them - there will be no love lost in the ring if we get this signed."

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