Ruslan chagaev first defense v Matt Skelton

[Bomp]

I'm pleased for Skelton, he gets his fair share of knocks but he's a true honest professional, always in shape, always prepared and always make the most of his limited talent.

I honestly thought he got robbed in the first Williams fight but he didn't complain, and instead just changed his style and won the rematch easily.

Unlike the rest of the British heavies he's never let himself down and so clearly is the most deserving domestic heavyweight to get a shot.

Does he deserve a title shot though? I think he does, if guys like Monte Barrett, Peter Okhello and Ray Austin can fight for a belt certainly Matt Skelton, with only one defeat, and that controversial is as good as opponent as any.

He probably won't win, but I'm pleased his hard work has finally got him a shot at least.

Good post, when you read the long line of duds who get shots, then Skelton doesn't look too bad.

Is this fight on ?

Yeah Warren sealed the deal (Can you believe he kept a promise?!?!?!) for January 19th. It's in Dusseldorf.

Dusseldorf.....smells like Skelton's going to need a KO to get a result there then...or he's going to need to be significantly better than Chagaev to get a points win.

That's the main drawback of this fight, it's a very predictable UD for Ruslan.