SCOTT Harrison's future is still in limbo after contradictory reports emerged about the former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) featherweight champion's application to get his licence back.
Harrison lost his licence more than a year ago after failing to defend against Nicky Cook in December 2006 because of problems making the weight.
The 30-year-old was then stripped of his crown in the wake of several well- documented incidents inc
luding his imprisonment in Spain on assault charges.
Harrison has returned to training and has applied to the British Boxing Board of Control to get his licence back.
Simon Block, from the BBBC, said that it was still waiting on information from the Harrison camp, while the boxer's promoter, Frank Warren, claimed he had been informed that all the relevant information had been provided.
"We haven't wavered from our position," Block said. "We have an application from Mr Harrison and are prepared to consider it but we cannot make a decision until we receive the information that we requested. We are keen to draw this matter to a conclusion but the ball is Mr Harrison's court."
However, Warren said that, as far as he was aware, Harrison's camp has complied fully with the governing body's request.
He said: "Scott's lawyer Massimo Franchi told me he has provided all the information required by the BBBC.
"He also told me that he has written a strong letter to them today asking what is going on. It's a crazy situation and it baffles me. I just hope Scott can stay focused because he has been working hard."
Meanwhile, the World Boxing Association light-welterweight champion Gavin Rees has said he plans to silence his critics by winning his first defence tomorrow.
The undefeated Welshman faces Ukrainian challenger Andreas Kotelnik at the Cardiff International Arena, and the 27-year-old said: "I know I'm the world champion but after Saturday they aren't going to be able to say I'm not a proper champ."
Coach Enzo Calzaghe added: "Rees deserves respect. He has won the WBA title, he's undefeated and he has done something huge for Welsh sport."
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