Audley Harrison

Audley Harrison

PROFILE: 

Audley Harrison became the first Briton to claim Olympic boxing gold in 32 years with the Super Heavyweight title at the Sydney Games. A high profile professional career saw Audley challenge David Haye for the World Heavyweight belt in 2010 and win the British Masters title in 2012 along with the Prizefighter title in both 2009 and 2013.

What was the first album you bought?
Hard to afford an album as a kid but Afrika Bambaataa was a big influence.
What is your biggest fear?
Perfect is an illusion, so it’s okay to not always come out on top
What is your favourite takeaway?
Jamaican … Jerk Chicken, rice & peas, plantains
Favourite TV show?
Question of Sport
What is your biggest pet hate?
Poor customer service
Do you have a celebrity crush?
Not since marriage!
What is your favourite film?
The Rocky movies inspired me when I was young
If you could host a dinner party which three people, dead or alive, would you invite?
Queen Nefertiti, Princess Diana and Sir Richard Branson
If you could take 3 items on a desert island with you, what would you take?
A satellite phone, a machete and a survival handbook
What would you be if you weren't a celebrity?
Likely a PE Teacher or health club manager
What motto do you live by?
NEGU - Never Ever Give Up