Skelton goes back to basics

Matt Skelton will revert to his streetfighting style when he challenges for the vacant World Boxing Union heavyweight title at Wembley tonight.

Skelton looked uncomfortable while trying to work off a jab when he successfully defended his British belt against Keith Long in November. So manager Eugene Maloney has decided his man should go back to basics against Argentine Fabio Moli.

Maloney said: "Matt's natural style is coming out and just having an absolute tear-up, like a street fight, and that's what we've been working on for Moli.

Two exciting heavyweights - Sonny Liston and Rocky Marciano - both used the same clubbing style as Matt."