Former Olympic super-heavyweight champion Audley Harrison has confirmed that he is close to returning to the ring for his first fight since reversing his decision to retire last year.

The 42-year-old announced that he would hang up his gloves in May 2013 following his last outing, which resulted in defeat to Deontay Wilder in April.

However, 20 days after his announcement, Harrison had a change of heart, and, according to World Boxing News, he could soon strike a deal to contest the vacant British heavyweight title.

Harrison confirmed that he is close to completing a deal on Twitter yesterday.