Williams v Skelton???

Jamie Sanigar · Post by **Jamie Sanigar** » 26 Feb 2005, 13:40

Who does everyone fancy for this one? I fancy Danny to win on points.

I hope they box for Skelton's British Title, the Lonsdale Belt deserves a credible fight like this.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 26 Feb 2005, 13:43

Skelton's vacated the British title though and Danny says he doesn't wanyt to fight at domestic anymore. I'd root for Danny though if he fought Skelton.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 26 Feb 2005, 13:46

Where did you hear Skelton has relinquished I believe he has six weeks to me a decision, I may be wrong though

Kev

Jamie Sanigar · Post by **Jamie Sanigar** » 26 Feb 2005, 13:49

I know his Commonwealth Title automatically becomes vacant but I don't believe any official statement has been made yet regarding the British Title.

It does mention it on Seconds Out he will relinquish but I think that is more a presumption than fact.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 26 Feb 2005, 13:50

Yeah I was thinking about this one, while watching the heavyweight pantomine last night.
A motivated Williams, if he can get himself up for it, knocks out Matt late -too open for the right hand. But if an underpar Williams shows up, he'll get outworked and lose on points.
I think that's more likely - Skelton pts.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 26 Feb 2005, 13:55

I tend to agree with you Mighty, I think Williams could freeze faced with an on rushing Skelton and unlike Tyson he won't be finished after 3 rounds, if nothing else his stamina seems unbelivable.

Jamie Sanigar · Post by **Jamie Sanigar** » 26 Feb 2005, 14:08

Danny did not freeze with Tyson so I don't seem to think Skelton would make him freeze but Danny has changed. He does not seem to pocess the same hand speed and footwork I use to see as a prospect of the way up. He seems too heavy for me, standing toe to toe with Skelton like he did with Vitali is no good. If Danny can get behind his boxing and stay out of trouble he could frustrate Skelton and pick him off for a points win. Skelton in fairness is just an extremley good brawler. I think a lot depneds on what Danny has left in the tank after Vitali.

I think Audley would fair even better against Skelton, I think his good strong jab would be the key to beat him. Audley also throws a good uppercut on the way in, Skelton can be quite open to this as he comes charging forward.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 26 Feb 2005, 14:16

Heavy possibly becuase of the 19 stone 4 pounds he has on at the moment. He definatley has the chin for Skelton though.

KingLevinsky · Post by **KingLevinsky** » 26 Feb 2005, 14:21

Williams if motivated fairly early Skelton is pants.

Jedi Knight · Post by **Jedi Knight** » 26 Feb 2005, 14:23

Skelton by stoppage... 8)

georgebear · Post by **georgebear** » 26 Feb 2005, 14:27

i'd say skelton with a late ko. i think we'll find out a lot more about skelton in this one his last three fights have been against spoilers. this fight will really prove if skelton has learnt anything in the last year

ILikeBeer · Post by **ILikeBeer** » 26 Feb 2005, 17:24

At the present time, I'd fancy Skelton on that one.

revporl · Post by **revporl** » 27 Feb 2005, 11:35

Nah, Williams is faster, stronger and a better boxer. He'll need to lose some weight though, cos Skelton looks quite durable, and he'll lose steam if it goes a few rounds.

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 27 Feb 2005, 11:52

Oh puh-leeease!!

Dannys gone a lot further than Skelton ever will. I'd even pick Derek Williams over Skelton. In fact i'd probably pick Funso Banjo & Trevor Hughroy Currie to do in Skelton too.

Although Danny doesnt want to fight at domestic level this is a good easy fight to get back into the mix. I see Danny waxing Skelton inside 6 rds and moving onto a fight at european or hoepfully world level.