Scott Harrison Has License Reinstated, But Arrested Again

By Jake Donovan

Leave it to Scott Harrison to find a way to make the

headlines for both good and bad news all in the same day.

The former featherweight titlist had his boxing license

reinstated by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) on Wednesday, which

will clear the way for a planned ring return in October.

However, Harrison’s good news is trumped by a breaking

story that the troubled Scot is once again forced to appear before a judge.

reported that the oft-troubled boxer was charged with assaulting a

woman, allegedly stemming from an incident on August 11 in Glasgow’s south

side. 

Harrison (27-3-2, 15KOs) entered a non-guilty plea was released on bail

with the stipulation that is he to not have any contact with the victim until

the trial, which is set for next February.

Apparently, news of reclaiming his license took a bit too

long to come out.

“I had my boxing license

reinstated on the 11

th

 of June, subject to me providing the

Board with some paperwork before they would grant me permission to box,”

Harrison said through his press agent in a statement prior to Thursday’s events.

“It’s a relief to have my licence fully reinstated.  It’s been a long

struggle over the year, fighting to get my licence back, but I am now looking

forward to returning to my profession and getting my career back on track.”

Harrison’s name was mentioned

as a possible opponent for countryman Ricky Burns. The former lightweight

titlist is on the rebound following back-to-back losses, due to return to the

ring on October 4 in Leeds, England. An opponent has yet to be named for Burns,

who hasn’t won since a come-from-behind injury stoppage of Jose Gonzalez last

May.

Meanwhile, Harrison hasn’t

fought since a knockout loss to Liam Walsh last April, killing a brief

two-fight win streak upon his ring return in 2012, following a 6 ½ year absence. Harrison enjoyed two separate title reigns from 2002–2005, interrupted only by a July '03 loss to Manuel Medina that was avenged less than five months later. His second reign lasted nearly three years, but only two full years of actual ring time, as battles with the law and alcohol abuse prompted him to officially vacate the title in 2006. 

Through it all, Harrison is

convinced he has something to still offer the sport.

“I believe I have a few more

titles left in me and I have always kept myself in good condition.  There

will be news soon about my next fight, which should be in October.”