- Entered Day 1
- Evicted Day 26
- 3 evictions faced
- 6 noms received
In 1997, Audley became the British superheavyweight champion and retained the title in 1998. He then went on to win gold at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.
At the Sydney Olympics in 2000, Audley doubled his gold winnings as an amateur when he defeated Mukhtarkhan Dildabekov and became the first British boxer to win Olympic gold in the superheavyweight division.
After his Olympic gold medal win, Audley was awarded an MBE in 2001 Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for his services to sport.
Audley turned professional in 2001 after signing a £1million contract with BBC Sport for his first 10 professional fights. In May 2001, he began his professional career with a first round victory, closely followed by several other convincing wins.
6ft 6 inch Audley continued his winning streak when he made his US debut in 2003. This led to him permanently relocating to the USA, where he was unbeaten in 11 fights, eight of which were knockout victories.
In December 2005, Audley returned to the UK to face fellow Briton Danny Williams for the Commonwealth title; he stepped in after Williams’ opponent pulled out five weeks before the fight, and lost on a split decision in the match.
After being knocked out by Michael Sprott for the European title in 2007, Audley made his comeback when he defeated him in 2010 and won the European heavyweight title. His only chance to be crowned the world champion, in 2010, was against David Haye for the WBA belt; he was knocked out in the third round.
In a brutal first-round knockout in 2012, Audley was put in hospital with a suspected broken nose and mild concussion; which subsequently led him into early retirement.
Despite this, he extended his career again at the age of 41, winning the Heavyweight Prizefighter event for a second time.
@argyll
I hope so mate ! I hope so
I don’t know if any one else has read any of the James Patterson books – the Alex Cross series ??
They have made a couple of films from his books, with Morgan Freeman in one, and another guy ( I forget his name) – But Gary should take Audley to the casting agents ……
Audley would make a fantastic Alex Cross !!!
Just my opinion anyway. :up: :up:
@Jane Shepherd
We’ll said ! I think audley has what it takes to be a great actor in great films !
Don’t worry AUDLEY James will be on BENIFITS BRITTON next but you are a gentleman the only way is UP ! :up:
Im not happy I want the boxer to win
Audley be very proud be very very proud.
WE LOVE YOU :heart: :happy:
You are a beautiful man inside and out xxx
@Jane Shepherd yeah I’m sure along came a spider, and kiss the girls are part of the Alex cross films. Great movie’s.
Audley is a true gent. And so down to earth he is so easy to relate to. I hope he does well from this. And if Gary could help him that would be great
Audley you were absolutely fantastic in the house and to be honest I think you and Gary should have shared the winning title, you both deserved to win. The public will want to see more of you as you are mesmerising to watch on screen, I can see you in films too – wherever you go from here I’m sure will be a success. Stay cool Dude!
@justsaying
That’s right they’re the ones Along came a spider, kiss the girls, Jack and Jill, – and lots more, Morgan Freeman was good, but then I believe they thought he was too old, the other film was a bit of flop I think because the new guy wasn’t charismatic enough.
I think Audley would be great. :up: :up:
I am an avid fan of the Alex Cross books and agree that Audley would be great in that role. Kind,thoughtful,passionate,caring…He has the whole package and would make a really good actor.@Jane Shepherd
lovely man, hope you do so well from this.
@flodders
Yes, agreed and as we saw, with a lovely wife. 😉