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Throb · Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:18 pm Skelton fails in world title bid

Britain's Matt Skelton failed in his attempt to win the WBA world heavyweight title from defending champion Ruslan Chagaev in Dusseldorf.
The 40-year-old from Bedford lost on a unanimous points decision after a tough bout against the Uzbekistan boxer.

Skelton battled hard all the way through the 12 rounds but lost 110-117, 111-117 and 111-117.

"It didn't happen but I've got no intention of quitting and I intend to fight on," said Skelton.

Peter Parka · Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:45 am

Shame but neither would be a good heavyweight champion in all honesty. Skelton is 40 and the heavyweight division is shit at the moment! :?