Skelton to fight 4 bout novice

[ishy]

He fights Sauerland's top Bulgarian prospect Kubrat Pulev on Saturday (undercard of Sylvester's title defence). Fight is over 8 rounds.

Pulev is being moved fast, he fought Zack Page in his last fight and before that fought Lamon Brewster-conqueror Gbenga Oloukun (who held a 17-2 record) in just his 3rd fight.

Unfortunately, it seems Matt has reached "opponent" status, he also went over to fight Pianeta last year.

[LP_1985]

got any footage of him

[ishy]

This is his debut:

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The Oloukun fight is also on YT :good

[Flea Man]

Man he is being moved fast.

[achillesthegreat]

Glad to see a HW fighter stepping up fast.

[LHL]

Has Matt been in training for a fight?

[ishy]

Has Matt been in training for a fight?

He was meant to fight Chisora before Sexton pulled out.

[NO MAS]

I think that Skelton will earn a few quid with the German promoter as a benchmark for his prospects in the future...:yep

[stejawh]

Am i the only one who likes watching Skelton? Definitely not technical but nearly allways entertaining!

[LHL]

He was meant to fight Chisora before Sexton pulled out.

If Skelton is in shape he will be a tough nights work for anyone especially over 8 rounds. Not seen any of Pulev but they must be confident in him.

[rooq]

Lol...this is the guy i joked about being the boxrec p4p bulgarian no 1 in the last ffn thread. It didnt occur to me that he actually might be really good.

[NO MAS]

Am i the only one who likes watching Skelton? Definitely not technical but nearly allways entertaining!

Skelton v Rogie was one of the best fights that I have been to in recent times... I was on my feet for most of it...:good

[LHL]

Lol...this is the guy i joked about being the boxrec p4p bulgarian no 1 in the last ffn thread. It didnt occur to me that he actually might be really good.

:lol: Might be some great Bulgarians after all. Nicky Piper's mensa qualities shine through

[ishy]

Lol...this is the guy i joked about being the boxrec p4p bulgarian no 1 in the last ffn thread. It didnt occur to me that he actually might be really good.

:lol:

[anjawnaymiz]

i smell a points victory for pulev.

tyson fury should take a leaf outta this geezers book, talk about steppin up early on!

[China_hand_Joe]

Looks to have a quick jab and 1-2.

Composed defence, but non spectacular relexes. He was caught by a couple of punches in that video.

Everything he does is mechanically good but he doesn't appear to mix in any feints at all. Nothing clever to his work. Just relies on beating his opponent to the punch like so many ulimately disappointing prospects.

[kosaros]

Pulev = Shumenov of the heavyweight division :yep

[Mazallan]

Hopefully Skelton has a little left him to beat these guys still.

[saturday_kid]

Good money for them over there, Sprott's done the same quite a bit recently

[carrotcruncher]

Hopefully Skelton has a little left him to beat these guys still.

Matt needs to turn it in