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Compiled By Scott Shaffer
08/07/2006
British report
Matt Skelton W12 Danny Williams... Matt Skelton can now be called a modern day Cinderella story after the latecomer avenged the only loss of his career, beating heavyweight contender Danny Williams by unanimous decision in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday. Skelton turned pro at the late age of 35. Now 39 years old, he got the biggest win of his career, defeating Williams by scores of 117-112 (twice) and 115-114 to become at least a fringe contender if not a bona fide one. Known as a crude brawler, Skelton showed a surprisingly effective jab that made the difference in the fight. Williams did hurt Skelton in the eleventh, and Skelton spent the last round on his bicycle, keeping out of harm's way. The win upped his record to 20-1 and avenged a split decision loss from February. Williams, 36-5, had been on a nice stretch that included a failed title shot against Vitali Klitschko, but also wins over Skelton, Mike Tyson and Audley Harrison. source: BBC