Matt Skelton vs. Keith Long
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Matt Skelton 249 lbs beat Keith Long 208 lbs by TKO at 2:45 in round 11 of 12
- Date: 2004-11-19
- Location: York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom
- Referee: Howard Foster
- Commonwealth (British Empire) Heavyweight Title (2nd defense of Skelton)
- BBBofC British Heavyweight Title (1st defense of Skelton)
- Time: 2:45
- Weights: Skelton 249 lbs, Long 208 lbs
Notes
- Skelton was penalized one point in round 7 for excessive holding.
- Long down in round 11 from a right uppercut to the chin. Although Long beats the count and the action resumes, Skelton's subsequent four power-punch barrage convinces the referee to call a halt to the bout.
- Long was visibly upset with the stoppage and could be heard screaming at the referee after the bout.
| Preceded by: Skelton vs. Mirovic |
Commonwealth Heavyweight Title Fight # 110 |
Succeeded by: Williams vs. Harrison I |