London, Apr 13: Former WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno says he wants to come out of retirement after six years and knock out Olympic superheavyweight champion Audley Harrison in a one-off fight.
Now aged 41, Bruno says he trains every day and is still at his fighting weight of 105.3 kilos. Although he is 10 years older than Harrison, who is unbeaten in 10 fights as a pro, he believes he would knock the Olympic star out in three rounds.
"I know I can beat Audley and he knows that himself," Bruno told the News of the World. "I don't want any excuses from him. Audley has a lot of brains but I don't think he has the hunger a boxer needs. Boxing at the Olympics and professional boxing are two different cups of tea."
Although Bruno took the world title from Oliver Mccall, he was badly beaten twice by Mike Tyson and also stopped by Tim Witherspoon and Lennox Lewis in other world championship fights.
Though he has powerful knockout punch, Bruno's inability to take one has often proved his downfall.



One of the biggest heavyweights around, Harrison has attracted criticism for his performances against low quality opponents although his most recent victories have been more impressive.


Bureau Report