Matt Skelton To Headline Card at Bedford on May 18th

By Phil D. Jay

Aging heavyweight Matt Skelton returns to the ring next month for his 33rd professional contest as he headlines in his hometown at the Bedford Corn Exchange.

The 45 year-old, who once challenged for the world heavyweight title, stopped Tom Dallas in five rounds last month following an extended period out of the ring and will now fight in his home city on May 18th as a pro boxer for the first time.

“I fought in Bedford when I was kickboxing,” Skelton told Bedford Today.

“It’s the first time I’ve boxed in Bedford which will be nice for me and hopefully get a few supporters.

“Over the years I’ve had a lot of supporters travel far and wide which I really appreciate.”

Skelton has six losses in his 32 pro contests and explained to his local paper that there are a trio of possible opponents as he attempts to get into the domestic mix with the likes of David Price, Sam Sexton, Tyson Fury and Martin Rogan.

“The main aspect here is I don’t lose. They are looking at three different opponents.

“They have to be okayed by the boxing board, that’s why it’s yet to be named.

“Hopefully I will be able to get in the mix with one of those four fighters. I’ve got to sit and wait and hopefully get the right fight and get back up there,” he added.

Phil D. Jay covers boxing for worldboxingnews.net