Best fights of Matt Skelton
Over 12 years as a professional, Matt Skelton has compiled a 28-9 (23) record, including 17 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Matt Skelton defeats Danny Williams in their 2nd fight
On July 8, 2006 Matt Skelton fought Danny Williams for the Commonwealth heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Skelton was 39 years old with a record of 19-1, and Williams was 32 with a record of 36-4. Skelton was coming off a win and Williams was on a 4-fight winning streak. Skelton won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Matt Skelton defeats Michael Sprott in their 2nd fight
On July 14, 2007 Matt Skelton defended his Commonwealth heavyweight title against Michael Sprott. It was their second meeting. Skelton was 40 years old with a record of 20-1, and Sprott was 32 with a record of 30-10. Both Skelton and Sprott were on a 2-fight winning streak. Skelton won via majority decision. Defended the title.
3. Matt Skelton KOs Michael Sprott
On April 24, 2004 Matt Skelton fought Michael Sprott for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. Skelton was 37 years old with a record of 12-0, and Sprott was 29 with a record of 25-6. Skelton was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Sprott was coming off a win. Skelton stopped Michael Sprott via KO in the 12th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
4. Matt Skelton loses to Danny Williams via split decision
On February 25, 2006 Matt Skelton, the Commonwealth heavyweight champion, met Danny Williams, the Commonwealth heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Skelton was 39 years old with a record of 18-0, and Williams was 32 with a record of 34-4. Skelton was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Skelton lost via split decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Williams.
5. Matt Skelton KOs John McDermott
On December 10, 2005 Matt Skelton defended his British heavyweight title against John McDermott. Skelton was 38 years old with a record of 17-0, and McDermott was 25 with a record of 19-2. Skelton was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and McDermott was coming off a win. Skelton stopped John McDermott via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Matt Skelton loses to Michael Sprott in their 3rd fight via split decision
On October 9, 2010 Matt Skelton faced Michael Sprott in a heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Skelton was 43 years old with a record of 25-5, and Sprott was 35 with a record of 34-15. Skelton was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sprott was on a 2-fight winning streak. Skelton lost via split decision. Went the distance with Sprott.
7. Matt Skelton KOs Fabio Moli
On February 25, 2005 Matt Skelton fought Fabio Moli for the vacant WBU heavyweight title. Skelton was 38 years old with a record of 15-0, and Moli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Skelton was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Skelton stopped Fabio Moli via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Matt Skelton stops Bob Mirovic
On June 5, 2004 Matt Skelton defended his Commonwealth heavyweight title against Bob Mirovic. Skelton was 37 years old with a record of 13-0, and Mirovic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Skelton was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Skelton stopped Bob Mirovic via retirement in the 4th round. Defended the title.
9. Matt Skelton KOs Keith Long
On November 19, 2004 Matt Skelton defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Keith Long. Skelton was 37 years old with a record of 14-0, and Long was 0 with a record of 0-0. Skelton was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Skelton stopped Keith Long via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
10. Matt Skelton stops Mark Krence
On July 16, 2005 Matt Skelton defended his British heavyweight title against Mark Krence. Skelton was 38 years old with a record of 16-0, and Krence was 0 with a record of 0-0. Skelton was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Skelton stopped Mark Krence via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the title.