Matt Skelton losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Matt Skelton has compiled a 28-9 (23) record, including 17 title fights. He has nine losses, six of them in title fights.
9. Matt Skelton loses to Anthony Joshua via KO
On July 12, 2014 Matt Skelton faced Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight bout. Skelton was 47 years old with a record of 28-8, and Joshua was 24 with a record of 6-0. Skelton was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Joshua was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Joshua stopped Skelton via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Matt Skelton loses to John McDermott in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 15, 2013 Matt Skelton fought John McDermott for the vacant English heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Skelton was 46 years old with a record of 28-7, and McDermott was 33 with a record of 27-8. Skelton was coming off a loss, while McDermott was coming off a win. Skelton lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with McDermott.
7. Matt Skelton loses to David Price via KO
On November 30, 2012 Matt Skelton fought David Price for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. Skelton was 45 years old with a record of 28-6, and Price was 29 with a record of 14-0. Skelton was on a 3-fight winning streak and Price was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Price stopped Skelton via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture 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 0 with a record of 0-0. Skelton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Skelton lost via split decision. Went the distance with Sprott.
5. Matt Skelton loses to Kubrat Pulev via KO
On January 30, 2010 Matt Skelton faced Kubrat Pulev in a heavyweight bout. Skelton was 43 years old with a record of 22-4, and Pulev was 28 with a record of 4-0. Skelton was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Pulev was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Pulev stopped Skelton via KO in the 4th round.
4. Matt Skelton loses to Francesco Pianeta via KO
On September 19, 2009 Matt Skelton fought Francesco Pianeta for the European Union heavyweight title. Skelton was 42 years old with a record of 22-3, and Pianeta was 24 with a record of 18-0-1. Skelton was coming off a loss. Pianeta stopped Skelton via retirement in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Matt Skelton loses to Martin Rogan via KO
On February 28, 2009 Matt Skelton defended his Commonwealth heavyweight title against Martin Rogan. Skelton was 42 years old with a record of 22-2, and Rogan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Skelton was coming off a win. Rogan stopped Skelton via TKO in the 11th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. Matt Skelton loses to Ruslan Chagaev via unanimous decision
On January 19, 2008 Matt Skelton fought Ruslan Chagaev for the WBA heavyweight title. Skelton was 40 years old with a record of 21-1, and Chagaev was 29 with a record of 23-0-1. Skelton was on a 3-fight winning streak and Chagaev was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Skelton lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Chagaev.
1. 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.