skelton to fight on july 30th

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 29 Jun 2004, 10:03

i thought he was out with a cut till september?????

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 29 Jun 2004, 10:06

knockout wrote:i thought he was out with a cut till september?????

Someone mentioned this the other night and I didn't believe it. Is it a coincidence that Audley also announced he would be out till September after the Bonin fight!
Warren has decided to put one over him.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 29 Jun 2004, 11:38

This is on the same night as Danny Williams-Mike Tyson. A Friday night. Graham Earl defends his British lightweight title against old rival Steve Murray on the same bill.

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 29 Jun 2004, 12:23

Go Murray.

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 29 Jun 2004, 12:25

Kilburn wrote:Go Murray.

i fancy Murray for this one... he still catches shots with his face but his stamina is so much better than before

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 29 Jun 2004, 12:53

Is the skelton fight the british leg of the Tyson-Williams night? Sure i heard that

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 29 Jun 2004, 13:01

Neri1983 wrote:Is the skelton fight the british leg of the Tyson-Williams night? Sure i heard that

Oh, of course. Doh! Will be all part of the same night.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 29 Jun 2004, 13:10

Is there any word on an opponent for Skelton yet?

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 29 Jun 2004, 13:11

I bet they don't put Skelton in with anyone too risky, if there is a slim chance of a Harrison fight later in the year.

I'm not shocked if Skelton fights on the 30th as he seems a fighter that like to keep busy.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 29 Jun 2004, 15:38

I hope its a British title defence, I want him to get the Lonsdale ASAP and reliquish it to move on. I have been impressed with how his career has been handle - hope it continues.

I would like to see Krence or Long in the opposite corner next time.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 29 Jun 2004, 16:21

stujones wrote:I hope its a British title defence, I want him to get the Lonsdale ASAP and reliquish it to move on. I have been impressed with how his career has been handle - hope it continues.

I would like to see Krence or Long in the opposite corner next time.

It's a 10-rounder, Stu.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 29 Jun 2004, 16:24

Is it? Not sure I can understand that one. I don't believe a mandatory is near so why doesn't Skelton make a defence of his British title even against a non-risk but sanctionable opponent, there are plenty of those about.

I'm sure the BBBoC would sanction Ellis, Simpkin, Llewellyn - all wouldn't stand a chance.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 30 Jun 2004, 04:14

Maybe Skelton is looking for a fight against Tyson.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 30 Jun 2004, 09:47

He'll be facing an American opponent according to the BBC.

buzz · Post by **buzz** » 30 Jun 2004, 10:03

bennie wrote:He'll be facing an American opponent according to the BBC.

yep, Audley Harrison

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 30 Jun 2004, 10:59

Ross Purrity I believe.

buzz · Post by **buzz** » 30 Jun 2004, 11:06

007 wrote:Ross Purrity I believe.

If thats true I have no arguments with that one. Fair match up.

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 30 Jun 2004, 11:26

Ross Puritty. Mmmm. Not sure, I know Ross has ALWAYS been a journeyman (whatever that actually means) but even with that special breed of fighter he's a little long in the tooth now isn't he.

The Wladimir fight is a long, long time ago but I know the brevity of the fight will be sold on that one upset.

Someone like CHarles SHufford would have been better, similarly low risk but far more credible and plenty of soundbytes to sell him on - including a win over Brewster and a performance as FOREMAN in the film ALI.

Indeed if I was managing Harrison or SKelton or Hide or WIlliams he would have been my number one target. Depending on his demands obviously.

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