Scott joins the top class.
Scottish scrapper Scott Harrison was yesterday tipped as a future world champ.The prediction came from top boss Frank Maloney who snapped up the Cambuslang kid for his stable that already includes top names such as Lennox Lewis.
Maloney beamed: "This is THE major professional signing in British Boxing this year.
"Now we can use the next five years to bring a World title home for Scott and for Scotland."
Maloney revealed how it was Barry McGuigan who persuaded him to check out 18- year-old Harrison instead of heading off to Atlanta to scout for talent at the Olympics.
He said: "Barry told me there was a talented young guy that just missed out and that he has a big future and that's good enough for me."
Harrison will continue to train with his father Peter but his first fights will be south of the border.
Scott said: "Fighting away from home won't bother me. I'm just happy to have signed with the best manager."
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| Title Annotation: | Sport |
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| Author: | Jordan, Thomas |
| Publication: | Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) |
| Date: | Aug 9, 1996 |
| Words: | 165 |
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