Williams/Skelton back on

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 29 Sep 2005, 06:16

Williams/Skelton back on

December 3rd in London

More at http://www.britishboxing.net/?page=news&id=943

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 29 Sep 2005, 06:21

It would be a shame if it's not for the British title, although I'd rather see it going ahead whether with a title or not. Mirovic was meant to be fighting for the Commonwealth belt. I suppose he could be asked to kindly move aside?

Would I be entering the choppy waters of possible litigation if I were to suggest that Williams' appeal may just be successful if this fight is back on?

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 29 Sep 2005, 06:22

Good news! Surely the Board can be flexible over their ruling, which was harsh in my opinion. Even Warren seems to want it for the British title.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 29 Sep 2005, 06:24

God only knows what sort of shape Williams is in at the moment. Remember he was over 20 stone back in July! I hope he's been in the gym plenty.

numpty · Post by **numpty** » 29 Sep 2005, 06:24

I hope the fight does go on but I wont hold my breath! I built my self up for the last fight and that didn't happen.

Interesting reading about Williams apparently having weights in his tracksuit at the weigh in to make Skelton think he was heavier than he actually was! Isn't that cheating and surely against the rules?!

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 29 Sep 2005, 06:25

numpty wrote:I hope the fight does go on but I wont hold my breath! I built my self up for the last fight and that didn't happen.

Interesting reading about Williams apparently having weights in his tracksuit at the weigh in to make Skelton think he was heavier than he actually was! Isn't that cheating and surely against the rules?!

I think that was a double bluff to be honest as he was in such bad shape. That's probably why he chickened out at the last minute.

numpty · Post by **numpty** » 29 Sep 2005, 06:29

Did think that. Williams is going to have his last fight in December I have a feeling. He was 20 odd stone when Vitali knocked him from pillar to post. He looked so easy to hit and so slow and sluggish. He needs to be in far better shape than that fight.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 29 Sep 2005, 06:56

numpty wrote:Did think that. Williams is going to have his last fight in December I have a feeling. He was 20 odd stone when Vitali knocked him from pillar to post. He looked so easy to hit and so slow and sluggish. He needs to be in far better shape than that fight.

He was 19 stone 4 for the Klitschko fight, then weighed in 20 stone 3 for Skelton. His weight is definitely going in the wrong direction and has been for some time.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 29 Sep 2005, 07:31

Incredible really, no excuse for that from a professional sportsman. I hope Skelton retires him to be honest, Williams should weight around 17st, maybe even less.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 29 Sep 2005, 07:36

nickd wrote:
numpty wrote:Did think that. Williams is going to have his last fight in December I have a feeling. He was 20 odd stone when Vitali knocked him from pillar to post. He looked so easy to hit and so slow and sluggish. He needs to be in far better shape than that fight.
He was 19 stone 4 for the Klitschko fight, then weighed in 20 stone 3 for Skelton. His weight is definitely going in the wrong direction and has been for some time.

How the hell did he put on a stone in less than a month? Even with eating loads it's hard he was 18 12 for the Hatton undercard.

Williams in shape beats Skelton.

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » 29 Sep 2005, 07:42

I still think Skelton beats Williams, even though Skelton may be 40 odd or what ever age he is, he 's alot fresher than Williams IMO (remember Williams has had some beatings) where as Skelton is still developing, i think Danny has got to the level he will be at and cannot improve on that where as Skelton is still learning and can better himself still, hope you can see what i trying to get at.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 29 Sep 2005, 07:53

Its great news that the fight is back on, lets hope the BBBC use some common sense and allow this fight to be for the British title, else they'll just be 'biting their nose off to spite their face', but the main thing is that the fight is scheduled again.

I was amazed when Skelton beat Sprott and I'll be even more amazed if Danny doesn't beat him. Danny wins by KO IMO

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 29 Sep 2005, 07:57

I'm not surprised at all to see this fight back on. Sports Network badly need a match like this.

Oh and Williams is going to wipe the floor with Skelton, whether he's 17st or 20.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 29 Sep 2005, 07:58

Foggy wrote:I still think Skelton beats Williams, even though Skelton may be 40 odd or what ever age he is, he 's alot fresher than Williams IMO (remember Williams has had some beatings) where as Skelton is still developing, i think Danny has got to the level he will be at and cannot improve on that where as Skelton is still learning and can better himself still, hope you can see what i trying to get at.

Skelton's terrible, even Krence was outboxing him. Krence just lacked power to do much but he was hitting him quite easy.

Wonder if he's take Williams shots like that? He hits well harder than Krence.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 29 Sep 2005, 08:04

Delighted, Williams - for all his rightful criticisms is a WORLD CLASS (with the crop of heavyweights) puncher. If Skelton can take Williams' shots he has the stamina and determination to be a player.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 29 Sep 2005, 08:10

stujones wrote:Delighted, Williams - for all his rightful criticisms is a WORLD CLASS (with the crop of heavyweights) puncher. If Skelton can take Williams' shots he has the stamina and determination to be a player.

Nothing about Williams is world class, what has Williams done to prove he is a world class puncher?

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 29 Sep 2005, 08:12

KO Kali Meehan better than Rahman and Brewster.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 29 Sep 2005, 08:14

Max Molyneux wrote:KO Kali Meehan better than Rahman and Brewster.

And that makes him a world class puncher? Bollocks, Meehan is shite and he caught him cold it can happen. I fail to see how he's a world class puncher myself, who has he KO'd who's truly world class. Let's not mention Tyson as he was shot to shit and could have continued he wasn't exactly hurt he just didn't want to continue.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 29 Sep 2005, 08:17

I was joking, thats why I put the laughing face there.

Could be better when he's in shape and mentally there though.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 29 Sep 2005, 08:18

Max Molyneux wrote:I was joking, thats why I put the laughing face there.

Could be better when he's in shape and mentally there though.

Definitely, but he's not world class in any way shape or form.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 29 Sep 2005, 08:32

Interesting to see this one on a Saturday, at least it won't clash with a show on friday by Sky.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 29 Sep 2005, 11:14

OK, time to make a controversial statement.

Any fit, decent heavyweight boxer who isn't psychologically fragile would beat Matt Skelton. 8)

But how many of these are out there?

J · Post by J » 29 Sep 2005, 11:40

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:OK, time to make a controversial statement.

Any fit, decent heavyweight boxer who isn't psychologically fragile would beat Matt Skelton. 8)

But how many of these are out there?

dunno but im calling a xmas piss up on this one fella so get a green pass

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boxingchat · Post by **boxingchat** » 29 Sep 2005, 11:41

nickd wrote:
stujones wrote:Delighted, Williams - for all his rightful criticisms is a WORLD CLASS (with the crop of heavyweights) puncher. If Skelton can take Williams' shots he has the stamina and determination to be a player.
Nothing about Williams is world class, what has Williams done to prove he is a world class puncher?

Er...Knocked out MIke Tyson!

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 29 Sep 2005, 11:43

boxingchat wrote:
nickd wrote:
stujones wrote:Delighted, Williams - for all his rightful criticisms is a WORLD CLASS (with the crop of heavyweights) puncher. If Skelton can take Williams' shots he has the stamina and determination to be a player.
Nothing about Williams is world class, what has Williams done to prove he is a world class puncher?

Er...Knocked out MIke Tyson!

Read the whole thread I already commented on Tyson.

Let's not mention Tyson as he was shot to shit and could have continued he wasn't exactly hurt he just didn't want to continue.

So McBride is world class now as he has a TKO over Tyson?

Butterbean could probably beat Tyson now.