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So Frank wasn't being at all premature.... From Fightnews:

"Dino Duva, promoter of WBC heavyweight champion Sam Peter, has denied a claim made by promoter allegedly that there is a deal in place for Peter to face either Matt Skelton or Audley Harrison at London's O2 Arena on July 12th. "I am stating that as of now, there is no deal," Duva wrote in an email to Fightnews. "I am working on different options right now for Sam for July, and a fight in the UK is one of them." He also wrote "If there were a deal, it would be done and announced by Duva Boxing." Warren said he reached the agreement with Don King, who also owns a share of the promotional rights to Peter. Stay tuned..."

I was actually surprised that Duva mentioned the the UK is a serious option - even if it hasn't been agreed - maybe its happening?

don't think that means anything anything can happen when don king is co promoting a heavyweight

Want to see Harrison fight Skelton first both have not lived up to there hype Harrison so much more than Skelton.

Why is Skelton not worthy? Only 3 months ago he went 12 tough rds with the #2 or 3 in the world.

Skelton has proved he is class, and a fair option for a VOLUNTARY defense.

Lenny wrote: Heavyweight boxing really is in the shitter if Skelton can win a world title.

I agree 100%

Unfortunately, I think Technically he is the worst boxer i have ever seen.

Terry D wrote:Come on Big Aud' lad! I think he might do something mad in winning this fight

It would be awesome if he went from Sprott to beating Peter!

It would be a miracle ranking alongside those in the Bible. World HW champ Audley Harrison FFS.

Boxing.Gloves wrote:does anybody give audley or skelton a chance?

I think Audley skill wise had the potential to beat Peter, but he is a shell now and lacks the confidence to win Peter, although the amateur win may
help him get some sort of confidence or edge mentally against peter,
but in reality, I see Peter ko'ing him.

The pro game is so so different. AH just hasnt made the transition successfully.

steve689 wrote:I heard that Rogan was being lined up for a crack at Aud on a Warren undercard.

Nice one if it happens. Rogan to win by stoppage.

Can you imagine if Aud actually did get a shot..! We'd hear various rants from Ol' Aud in the build up (more than ever) and goodness knows what he'd have to say if he won..! Self-Promotion would reach new heights...

Though I cringe at the thought.. I'd watch on with interest!

Sam Peter is down to fight on 12th in UK on the boxrec schedules.

Still TBA - I know Boxrec can sometimes be premature - but its often pretty accurate.

I don't think it will be Audley Harrison as I think he will be built up carefully in order to hopefully get a shot at David Haye. If Frank's telling the truth, then I think it will be Skelton.

Gawd! peter vs audely!!!!.... giving me nightmares just thinking about it....

Lenny wrote:Heavyweight boxing really is in the shitter if Skelton can win a world title.
A foulfest between Skelton and Peter for the WBC title would be an awful spectacle.
Matt comes across as a nice bloke but I can't stand to watch him "box", neither deserves a shot but for the good of the viewer lets see Audley get stopped again.

I agree with 99% of this; I just don't want to see Harrison get stopped again; he does not belong in a boxing ring & is better off retired.

overhand_right wrote:Why is Skelton not worthy? Only 3 months ago he went 12 tough rds with the #2 or 3 in the world.

Skelton has proved he is class, and a fair option for a VOLUNTARY defense.

Absolutely agree. Furthermore he always fights to win. What he lacks in skills he shows in heart.

DG. wrote:

Lenny wrote: Heavyweight boxing really is in the shitter if Skelton can win a world title.

I agree 100%

Unfortunately, I think Technically he is the worst boxer i have ever seen.

I would rather have Skelton who has guts and fights to win than Harrison who has the skills but seems afraid to do battle with anyone. Skelton wouldnt be the first brawler to win a title. What Matt Skelton lacks in skills he makes up for in heart and going 12 hard rounds with Chagaev shows he deserves another shot at a title shot. Lovely man as well, but dont ring his wifes mobile, he doesnt like it.

Asterix wrote:I don't think it will be Audley Harrison as I think he will be built up carefully in order to hopefully get a shot at David Haye. If Frank's telling the truth, then I think it will be Skelton.

Haye -v- Harrison would be manslaughter.

balls to people saying auds and matt dont 'deserve' shots at baubles

kali meehan

peter okhello

liacovich

briggs

austen

even mcline was less deserving

funso banjo baby wrote:balls to people saying auds and matt dont 'deserve' shots at baubles

kali meehan

peter okhello

liacovich

briggs

austen

even mcline was less deserving

I can see your point in respect of Skelton, but do you seriously believe that Harrison is worthy of a world title shot?

All the aforementioned names are better than Audley Harrison; he is a total joke.

Is this really going to happen? Supposedly it was going to be officially announced last Monday.