Scott Harrison (boxer)

Scott Harrison
Born (1977-08-19) 19 August 1977 (age 47)
NationalityScottish
Other namesThe Real McCoy
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins27
Wins by KO15
Losses3
Draws2
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Scotland
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Vejle Featherweight

Scott Harrison (born 19 August 1977) is a Scottish professional boxer who held the WBO featherweight title twice between 2002 and 2005. At regional level, he held the Commonwealth featherweight title from 2000 to 2002 and the British featherweight title in 2001. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the 1996 European Championships.

Harrison has a record of 8-1-1 (5 by KO) in world title fights. He also has a record of 6-1-0 (2 by KO) against former world champions.[1]

His career has been dogged by controversy: out of the ring and problems with alcohol have caused him to fall foul of the law on numerous occasions.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Scott Harrison - BoxRec". BoxRec. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  2. ^ Guardian Staff (24 April 2009). "Boxing: Scott Harrison arrested in Spain over assault charges". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Boxer Scott Harrison arrested". www.irishexaminer.com. 15 May 2006. Retrieved 19 October 2019.