Harrison ban continues after BBC no-show

Former world champion Scott Harrison remains banned from the ring after failing to appear before a British Boxing Board of Control tribunal yesterday.

The ex-WBO world featherweight champion had been summoned after pulling out of his December defence against Nicky Cook at short notice following five weeks on remand in a Spanish jail.

Harrison was released on bail and, after medical checks, was passed fit by the BBBC but he withdrew late on because he could not make the nine stone weight limit.

A statement from the BBBC said: “Despite confirmation of his attendance received from the office of his manager Barry Hughes, Harrison failed to appear before a tribunal of the stewards scheduled to take place at the board’s offices.

“Accordingly his licence will remain suspended and he will not be permitted to take part in any boxing contest within the board’s jurisdiction until such time as the stewards permit him to do so, if appropriate, following an appearance before them.”