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Harrison unhappy about being summoned by Hayemaker

ESPN staff
October 26, 2010
Audley Harrison has a size advantage over David Haye © Getty Images
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Audley Harrison has hit out at David Haye's Hayemaker Promotions after returning to the UK earlier than he wanted, but he has insisted it will not hamper his preparations for their heavyweight title bout.

Harrison has spent the last few weeks at an altitude training camp in California and was planning to stay for at least another week. However, he returned to London on Tuesday after, he claims, being summoned by Hayemaker.

The Olympic champion claims he is in the dark as to the reasons and despite being unhappy about having to return earlier than expected, is ready to roll with the punches.

"I wanted to stay in America longer, I was in altitude," Harrison told Sky Sports News. "But Hayemaker wanted me here earlier, I don't know what for. I am flying on my birthday so I am not happy, but it is all good as it is my birthday. I am 39 today.

"I will be knocking out David Haye, no doubt in my mind. All this tells me they are worried and I can't wait to get into the ring."

Returning to London three weeks ahead of the November 13 fight could undo all the work done at altitude, but Harrison will not use it as an excuse.

He said: "It ain't going to affect anything, no excuses. I am a professional. Obviously they are stipulating what they have to stipulate and we will work around it. It is not a problem at all."

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