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Monday, 21 January 2008 |
British boxer Matt Skelton beaten by Ruslan Chagaev
British boxer Matt Skelton has failed to claim the WBA world heavyweight title from defending champion Ruslan Chagaev in Dusseldorf.
Matt Skelton, 40, who comes from Bedford, lost the fight with a unanimous points decision after a real battle against his opponent from Uzbekistan.
Although Matt Skelton gave it his best through the 12 rounds the score nevertheless ended at 110-117, 111-117 and 111-117.
However, Matt Skelton has no thoughts of retiring and he said: "It didn't happen but I've got no intention of quitting and I intend to fight on."
This defeat has ended Matt Skelton's world title hopes and he admitted: "I'm hurt and I'm gutted."
Matt Skelton added: "It doesn't matter if people tell me I fought a good fight and showed a lot of heart, the bottom line is I got my chance and I lost the fight. I want to be a winner."
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