? British Board of Boxing Control will not withhold money
? Harrison threw one punch in three rounds at MEN Arena
The British Boxing Board of Control has confirmed it will not withhold Audley Harrison's purse following his controversial bout with David Haye last November.
Harrison angered fans and pundits after landing only one punch before his third-round stoppage against the WBA heavyweight champion in Manchester on 13 November, and the BBBC pledged to investigate the matter.
However, after interviewing the 39-year-old today, it has opted to let the matter rest. "The stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control having interviewed Audley Harrison with regard to his contest against David Haye at the MEN Arena, Manchester on Saturday, 13th November 2010 have accepted his explanation and will not be taking the matter any further," a statement on its website, www.bbbofc.com, said.
Robert Smith, the secretary of the BBBC, had said in the aftermath of the fight: "You have to bear in mind it was such a letdown for the 22,000 at the MEN Arena and the thousands watching at home. The board have rescinded purses when we feel a fighter has not tried. He did nothing all night."
It was widely expected that Harrison would retire following the loss but has since announced that he intends to fight on. However, he has yet to confirm any plans.
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