Skelton vs Sprott Rescheduled For July 14
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The Commonwealth heavyweight title clash between champion Matt Skelton and Michael Sprott has been rescheduled for the O2 Arena in London on July 14

The pair were originally due to meet at the Excel Arena in London’s Docklands last month but Reading based Sprott was forced to withdraw because of a knee injury.

The Frank Warren promoted card will now feature seven title fights including Nicky Cook’s vacant WBO featherweight title challenge against American Steve Luevano and Amir Khan’s clash with Willie Limond for the Commonwealth lightweight crown.

Skelton has been out of the ring since out-pointing Danny Williams over 12 rounds in July 2006 and is eager to fight again.

"I’ve been out of the ring for a while and I’m now desperate to get back into action,” Skelton told Frank Warren’s official website.

“The delay has worked out better for me as I’m meaner, fitter and stronger than before and I feel like I could break down a brick wall with my punching power. Sprott will get himself into great shape as well and I’m looking forward to having a good tear up with him. Whatever happens this fight isn’t going the distance."

Skelton stopped Sprott in the 12th and final round of their clash three years ago and will be desperate to put the record straight on July 14. "I was ready to be let off the leash last time and was busting to get stuck into Skelton but I picked up the injury which ruled me out,” explained Sprott. “However, I’m now back and ready to rock Skelton’s boots. When he beat me three years ago it was hard to swallow and I’ve been waiting for my chance for revenge ever since.”