Harrison withdraws from title defence

WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison has been forced to withdraw from his title defence on March 25 because of an abscess.

The Cambuslang fighter was due to face Joan Guzman of the Dominican Republic at the Braehead Arena in the ninth defence of his belt.

But promoter Frank Warren has refused to cancel the rest of the bill, which features Amir Khan, as he eyes a heavyweight clash for Glasgow boxing fans.

Warren said: “I am in the process of trying to fix up Danny Williams or Matt Skelton and I am certain either fighter will prove a huge attraction for the fans, who will also be keen to see Amir in action for a second time. We will still put on a good show.

“Naturally the loss of Scott Harrison is a blow. However, these things happen and it’s no-one’s fault.

“Scott is in no fit state to undertake such an important and potentially difficult fight.”