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Skelton's Euro title bid on hold

Matt Skelton
Skelton was well beaten on points by Chagaev in January

Matt Skelton's European heavyweight title challenge against Sinan Samil Sam has been postponed because of an injury to the Turk.

Their fight was due to take place in Istanbul on Friday, 30 May.

However, it will now be rescheduled for a date later this summer when Sam has made a full recovery.

Bedford's Skelton was looking to get back to winning ways after losing a WBA world title fight against Ruslan Chagaev on points earlier this year.

"I am disappointed that the fight has been postponed after putting in lots of hard work in the gym," said the 40-year-old Commonwealth champion.

"But I am looking forward to the re-arranged date and proving to everyone that I can beat Sam and go on to a second world title shot."



see also
Skelton fails in world title bid
19 Jan 08 |  Boxing

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