All boxersMatt Skelton
“The Bedford Banger; The Bedford Bear”
Boxing · Retired28-9-0RECORD
23WINS BY KO / TKO
5WINS BY DECISION
37PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Bedford Banger; The Bedford Bear |
| Date of birth | 27 Jan 1967 |
| Nationality | British |
| Birthplace | Bedford, England |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Not added yet |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 191 cm (6′3″) |
| Reach | 203 cm (80″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2002–2014 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 22 Sep 2002 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Anthony Joshua, 12 Jul 2014 |
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Fight history
37 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Anthony Joshua | TKO | 2 | 2:33 | 12 Jul 2014 | ||
| Loss | John McDermott | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Mar 2013 | |||
| Loss | David Price | KO | 2 | 2:56 | 30 Nov 2012 | ||
| Win | Jakov Gospic | TKO | 2 | 2:40 | 13 Oct 2012 | ||
| Win | Ladislav Kovarik | TKO | 3 | 0:48 | 18 May 2012 | ||
| Win | Tom Dallas | TKO | 5 | 1:00 | 3 Mar 2012 | ||
| Loss | Michael Sprott | Decision (split) | 3 | 9 Oct 2010 | |||
| Win | Kevin McBride | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 9 Oct 2010 | |||
| Win | Ali Adams | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 9 Oct 2010 | |||
| Win | Lee Swaby | TKO | 5 | 1:00 | 9 Jul 2010 | ||
| Loss | Kubrat Pulev | KO | 4 | 2:14 | 30 Jan 2010 | ||
| Loss | Francesco Pianeta | TKO (corner retirement) | 8 | 3:00 | 19 Sep 2009 | ||
| Loss | Martin Rogan | TKO | 11 | 1:21 | 28 Feb 2009 | ||
| Win | Paolo Vidoz | TKO (corner retirement) | 9 | 3:00 | 19 Dec 2008 | ||
| Loss | Ruslan Chagaev | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 19 Jan 2008 | |||
| Win | Michael Sprott | Decision (majority) | 12 | 14 Jul 2007 | |||
| Win | Danny Williams | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 8 Jul 2006 | |||
| Win | Suren Kalachyan | KO | 4 | 0:38 | 1 Apr 2006 | ||
| Loss | Danny Williams | Decision (split) | 12 | 25 Feb 2006 | |||
| Win | John McDermott | TKO | 1 | 1:19 | 10 Dec 2005 | ||
| Win | Mark Krence | TKO (corner retirement) | 7 | 3:00 | 16 Jul 2005 | ||
| Win | Fabio Moli | TKO | 6 | 2:14 | 25 Feb 2005 | ||
| Win | Keith Long | TKO | 11 | 2:45 | 19 Nov 2004 | ||
| Win | Bob Mirovic | TKO (corner retirement) | 4 | 3:00 | 5 Jun 2004 | ||
| Win | Michael Sprott | KO | 12 | 0:56 | 24 Apr 2004 | ||
| Win | Julius Francis | Decision (points) | 10 | 7 Feb 2004 | |||
| Win | Costel Patriche | KO | 1 | 15 Nov 2003 | |||
| Win | Ratko Draskovic | TKO | 3 | 0:58 | 25 Oct 2003 | ||
| Win | Costi Marin | TKO | 1 | 1:46 | 11 Oct 2003 | ||
| Win | Mike Holden | TKO | 6 | 0:32 | 18 Sep 2003 | ||
| Win | Antoine Palatis | TKO | 4 | 2:51 | 17 Jul 2003 | ||
| Win | Dave Clarke | TKO | 1 | 1:25 | 15 May 2003 | ||
| Win | Alexey Varakin | KO | 2 | 1:27 | 8 Apr 2003 | ||
| Win | Jacklord Jacobs | TKO | 4 | 1:41 | 18 Feb 2003 | ||
| Win | Neil Kirkwood | TKO | 1 | 1:29 | 8 Dec 2002 | ||
| Win | Alvin Miller | KO | 1 | 0:28 | 27 Oct 2002 | ||
| Win | Gifford Shillingford | KO | 2 | 1:02 | 22 Sep 2002 |