Sprott/Skelton

Roars Like Me · Post by **Roars Like Me** » 02 Mar 2007, 11:39

Looks like this on is on!
When Sprott said he's had enough of re-matches and wanted to move on now.
I suspect he means 'direct' re-matches

He may win this one this time!
Maybe he means if he wins, he won't give the guy another chance, like they do for him

Taki... · Post by **Taki...** » 02 Mar 2007, 11:44

I'm not sure the phrase 'I've had enough of rematches' from a SN HW POV computes. If Williams beats Gammer I'll put money on Skelton/Williams 3... winner gets a world title shot...

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 02 Mar 2007, 12:34

The way I remember Skelton v Sprott, Michael just never got the space to work although he did open up and catch the guy a few times with big shots. Skelton wasn't affected though. It will be interesting to see if Sprott can hurt Skelton in the rematch, he seems to be a fitter, more polished professional although he will probably still succumb to that strength sapping, primitive style.

I'd be pleased for either of these 2 fighters to get a title fight and a good pay-day, but the best they could hope for would be to last the distance. FW's lack of title fight delivery is not something that frustrates me greatly here.

Taki... · Post by **Taki...** » 02 Mar 2007, 13:54

Kilburn wrote:The way I remember Skelton v Sprott, Michael just never got the space to work although he did open up and catch the guy a few times with big shots. Skelton wasn't affected though. It will be interesting to see if Sprott can hurt Skelton in the rematch, he seems to be a fitter, more polished professional although he will probably still succumb to that strength sapping, primitive style.

I'd be pleased for either of these 2 fighters to get a title fight and a good pay-day, but the best they could hope for would be to last the distance. FW's lack of title fight delivery is not something that frustrates me greatly here.

Skelton pretty much dominated the fight from bell to bell. It wasn't worthy of a rematch at the time... and probably still isn't. Skelton must be more than annoyed that Warren still has him fighting in domestic match-ups despite Skelton having (apparently) been on the cusp of a world title shot for the last couple of years.

WildWaylon · Post by **WildWaylon** » 04 Mar 2007, 17:37

Skelton will have to show a bit of respet to Sprotty, as we all know at HW it just takes one clean shot - Sprott didnt stagger Harrison, the lights went out - I think Sprott is better than he was when he last fought Skelton and I think it will be a tough battle but the big man will win again - Matt has also improved and Sprott will be overwhelmed with punches - I think by 7 or 8 Matt will skittle Sprott but will FW get him a title shot, not sure - We may have to see Skelton/Williams 3 first - Matt may be in a hurry but FW isnt.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 04 Mar 2007, 19:48

Kilburn wrote:The way I remember Skelton v Sprott, Michael just never got the space to work although he did open up and catch the guy a few times with big shots. Skelton wasn't affected though. It will be interesting to see if Sprott can hurt Skelton in the rematch, he seems to be a fitter, more polished professional although he will probably still succumb to that strength sapping, primitive style.

I'd be pleased for either of these 2 fighters to get a title fight and a good pay-day, but the best they could hope for would be to last the distance. FW's lack of title fight delivery is not something that frustrates me greatly here.

Thats kinda how Sprott lost to Chagaev, he was better skilled than Ruslan but couldn't handle his strength.

Abbo · Post by **Abbo** » 04 Mar 2007, 20:01

I think Skelton is finished. At his age, you cant afford injuries and defeats.

I think Sprott will clearly outpoint him.

Cannot wait for the prices.

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 05 Mar 2007, 05:26

Abbo wrote:I think Skelton is finished. At his age, you cant afford injuries and defeats.

I think Sprott will clearly outpoint him.

Cannot wait for the prices.

interesting..... and of course, you are not biased at all (being from reading !!)

perhaps you are michael sprott...

funso banjo baby · Post by **funso banjo baby** » 05 Mar 2007, 17:00

Sprott has every chance in this one....

Williams showed that Skelton is beatable

Taki... · Post by **Taki...** » 05 Mar 2007, 17:13

funso banjo baby wrote:Sprott has every chance in this one....

Williams showed that Skelton is beatable

Sprott did nothing in the first fight that suggested he had Skelton's number. Unless he produces another lightning bolt it should end the same way.

Twinkle Toes · Post by **Twinkle Toes** » 05 Mar 2007, 18:17

I thought the first fight was a maul fest, and was very difficult to score.

Sprott has the tools to deal with Skelton, he's quite quick, and is a better boxer. But, he needs to get his act together and come in looking to box and use his superior boxing ability/speed.

I still pick Skelton to drag him down into his type of fight though, because Sprott is far too erratic to know for sure if he can stick to a plan for 12 rounds.

It's a poor rematch.