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