Skelton vs. Fraudley

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 28 Sep 2006, 16:15

Remember when Warren offered Audley an undercard fight after his loss to Danny and he said undercards are below him.

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 28 Sep 2006, 16:24

who are possible opponents for commonwealth likely to be? Williams, Mirovic again

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 29 Sep 2006, 04:16

This fella perhaps.

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=16516

Syntax Error · Post by **Syntax Error** » 29 Sep 2006, 06:02

Max Molyneux wrote:Remember when Warren offered Audley an undercard fight after his loss to Danny and he said undercards are below him.

The man is still seriously deluded, after nearly SIX years as a pro!!!

lvlarc · Post by **lvlarc** » 29 Sep 2006, 14:49

Skelton KO 4

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 30 Sep 2006, 09:07

I tend to think Harrison didn't win that medal by accedent and I think a skilled fighter will generaly prevail over a bullish one if he fights the right fight, key to the williams loss was harrison fighting the wrong fight.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 30 Sep 2006, 09:17

josh fg wrote:I tend to think Harrison didn't win that medal by accedent and I think a skilled fighter will generaly prevail over a bullish one if he fights the right fight, key to the williams loss was harrison fighting the wrong fight.

Or not fighting at all....

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 30 Sep 2006, 09:25

josh fg wrote:I tend to think Harrison didn't win that medal by accedent and I think a skilled fighter will generaly prevail over a bullish one if he fights the right fight, key to the williams loss was harrison fighting the wrong fight.

Harrison won gold but the competition was pretty average in 2000.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 01 Oct 2006, 08:16

josh fg wrote:I tend to think Harrison didn't win that medal by accedent and I think a skilled fighter will generaly prevail over a bullish one if he fights the right fight, key to the williams loss was harrison fighting the wrong fight.

Harrison may well have more technical ability Boxing wise that Matt Skelton but if he doesn't have the heart, desire and workrate to put that ability into practice then it means very little.

I just can't see Harrison having the 'fire' and workrate to keep Skelton off him for twelve rounds.

Syntax Error · Post by **Syntax Error** » 01 Oct 2006, 08:30

josh fg wrote:I tend to think Harrison didn't win that medal by accedent and I think a skilled fighter will generaly prevail over a bullish one if he fights the right fight, key to the williams loss was harrison fighting the wrong fight.

There are many Olympic champions who have amounted to very little in the pro ranks & Harrison is another one of them

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Amateur boxing is a whole different ball game.

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » 01 Oct 2006, 10:58

I tend to agree with the posters who ask what has Audley got in his armoury to discourage Skelton?

states · Post by **states** » 01 Oct 2006, 11:54

Well, Skelton-Harrison seems to be official. Warren states in todays 'Frankly Speaking' that it's the worst kept secret in boxing, and will be announced tomorrow.

Harrison can count himself lucky to get the shot, but unlucky insomuch as Skelton will hammer him. I really don't know how Audley can win. His mythical boxing skills will count for fvck all when Skelton leaps all over him. Harrison prospered under amateur rules, with its daft points-scoring mentality, but I just don't think he has the heart for a real fight. Skelton, for all his faults, is not afraid of a tear-up.

Skelton KO 5, after Audley falls to pieces under the head-butting, elbows and mauling.

WildWaylon · Post by **WildWaylon** » 01 Oct 2006, 12:05

If I Was Skelton I wouldnt take the fight - Why should he, Skelton wanted to fight Harrison about 10 fights ago but Harrison wasnt interested and went off to America to beat up nobodys claiming Skelton and Williams were no match for him - Why should Skelton give Harrison a way back into British boxing he doesnt deserve it - On the other hand you could argue let it happen and that way Harrisons career would definately be over - Big Matt wouldnt be out for a points win that wouldnt be good for his own career - I think he would want a stoppage or KO by rnd 6 to look good for Valuev or whoever - I would prefer to see Matt sidestep a fight with Harrison saying "he had his chance and didnt take it"

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 01 Oct 2006, 12:07

fornicate me audley stunk the place out last year, If Harrison pulls out this is the main event. I am thinking of going I rather see Skelton v someone else.God forbid even Williams again

WildWaylon · Post by **WildWaylon** » 01 Oct 2006, 12:25

leforge wrote:smeg me audley stunk the place out last year, If Harrison pulls out this is the main event. I am thinking of going I rather see Skelton v someone else.God forbid even Williams again

Exactly, I totally agree

mrbassie · Post by **mrbassie** » 01 Oct 2006, 12:30

josh fg wrote:I tend to think Harrison didn't win that medal by accedent and I think a skilled fighter will generaly prevail over a bullish one if he fights the right fight, key to the williams loss was harrison fighting the wrong fight.

Not when he just slowly circles the ring, terrified of attacking the bullish fighter or even jabbing

WildWaylon · Post by **WildWaylon** » 01 Oct 2006, 12:43

Skelton isnt a classy fighter by far but he is improving - For me he fought exactly right in his last clash with Williams - Big workrate, great movement, he couldnt be faulted - He is our best fighter and I do believe he has it in him to win a world title - The HW division isnt that brilliant so I definately think he has a chance - With a similar strategy as in the Williams fight he could outpoint Valuev who is slow and get the belt - I really dont want to see him fight the man from Harlesden

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 01 Oct 2006, 12:43

mrbassie wrote:
josh fg wrote:I tend to think Harrison didn't win that medal by accedent and I think a skilled fighter will generaly prevail over a bullish one if he fights the right fight, key to the williams loss was harrison fighting the wrong fight.
Not when he just slowly circles the ring, terrified of attacking the bullish fighter or even jabbing

I think this is a case of styles making fights if someone forces harrison to work then he is more likely to look better however if they sit back so does he. Furthermore he has the hight to win the rounds popping a jab and considerable skills on thie inside if skelton wants to stand toe to toe, however he is chinny and skelton can wack will be a better fight than people think.

Razor · Post by **Razor** » 01 Oct 2006, 12:52

Go Skelton... Retire this goon

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 01 Oct 2006, 13:09

How can he be given title chance lost 2 of 3 fights.

Grilling Machine · Post by **Grilling Machine** » 01 Oct 2006, 16:01

Syntax Error wrote:There are many Olympic champions who have amounted to very little in the pro ranks & Harrison is another one of them .

Amateur boxing is a whole different ball game.

True.
Michael Bentt was a great amateur.

Teofilo Stephenson too; who knows how good he would've been as a pro?
Amir Khan was a decent amateur.

I do still rate Harrison as a fringe domestic contender though; in theory only.
He's a rhythm fighter, relying on his opponent's movement to succeed.
Eubank was the same y'know; albeit with much finer skills.

Many said Eubank was lazy, while Benn always showed desire.
I'd agree with that on the grounds of appearance, but we know the records tell an interesting story.

Ali's greatest strength was his mastery of timing.
A modicum of that ability is enough to beat Skelton.

Hey, don't listen to me, I'm the naive fool who thinks Bika might rock an undermotivated Calzaghe.
Shades of Rahman/Lewis I feel, when Lennox had Tyson on his mind.

Syntax Error · Post by **Syntax Error** » 02 Oct 2006, 05:21

leforge wrote:How can he be given title chance lost 2 of 3 fights.

That's the state of boxing today.

It's so sad when a spineless conman like Harrison is given chance after chance, yet he has never done anything to suggest that he is up to much.

He needs to earn his chance by going back to basics & proving his critics (like me) wrong.

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 02 Oct 2006, 07:40

The BBC are now reporting it
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/5399160.stm

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 02 Oct 2006, 08:58

I have a signed Audley Harrison T-Shirt. Probably worth about 10p on Ebay right now. Looks like after Skelton has finished with Audley I will have to pay someone to take it off me.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 02 Oct 2006, 09:05

Neri1983 wrote:I have a signed Audley Harrison T-Shirt. Probably worth about 10p on Ebay right now. Looks like after Skelton has finished with Audley I will have to pay someone to take it off me.

When you make a fire just use the t-shit to help it burn more.