Kenna has been making it tough going for Skelton
Posted: 17 Feb 2006, 14:14
Nicked from the Southern Daily Echo:
BOXING - Kenna has been making it tough going for Skelton
SOUTHERN Area heavyweight title holder Colin Kenna has been sparring with British champ Matt Skelton in preparation for his first defence next month, writes KIERAN FOX.
Kenna, 29, has spent the week training in Bedford with Skelton ahead of his fight with London's Mickey Steeds at Southampton Guildhall on March 5.
And despite giving away nearly two stones to Skelton, the Southampton-adopted Irishman has been more than holding his own.
"He's been doing really well," said Kenna's trainer Jack Bishop.
"What better preparation can you have than sparring with the British champion?"
While Kenna, pictured above, goes head to head with Steeds, the undefeated Skelton is set to defend his title against Danny Williams on February 25.
l Bishop has added the "Isle of Wight Assassin" Jay Morris to his stable after the 27-year-old parted company with trainer Ronnie Davies by mutual consent.
"He's a good prospect but he's got some work to do," added Bishop.
BOXING - Kenna has been making it tough going for Skelton
SOUTHERN Area heavyweight title holder Colin Kenna has been sparring with British champ Matt Skelton in preparation for his first defence next month, writes KIERAN FOX.
Kenna, 29, has spent the week training in Bedford with Skelton ahead of his fight with London's Mickey Steeds at Southampton Guildhall on March 5.
And despite giving away nearly two stones to Skelton, the Southampton-adopted Irishman has been more than holding his own.
"He's been doing really well," said Kenna's trainer Jack Bishop.
"What better preparation can you have than sparring with the British champion?"
While Kenna, pictured above, goes head to head with Steeds, the undefeated Skelton is set to defend his title against Danny Williams on February 25.
l Bishop has added the "Isle of Wight Assassin" Jay Morris to his stable after the 27-year-old parted company with trainer Ronnie Davies by mutual consent.
"He's a good prospect but he's got some work to do," added Bishop.