David Price will make the second defence of his British and
Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Matt Skelton at Aintree
racecourse on Friday, 30th November.
The 6ft 8in scouser is still basking in the glory of his stunning first round knockout of Audley Harrison nine days ago.
Former British, Commonwealth and European champion Skelton boxed on
the same bill in Liverpool stopping Croatian Jakov Gospic inside two
rounds.
Unbeaten Price, 29, said: "Matt was on stand-by in case Audley pulled
out. He went through with his part of the deal so we’ll go through with
ours.
"I am aware he is 45, but he has won major championships and challenged for the world title.
"I have only boxed 14 times as a professional and still learning and Matt will bring something new for me."
Skelton, (28-6), challenged Ruslan Chagaev for the WBA crown in January 2008 but lost on points over 12 rounds.
Later that year Skelton captured the European championship forcing
Paolo Vidoz to retire on his stool after nine rounds, but never defended
that title.
Skelton has won a Lonsdale belt outright and other good names he has
beaten include Julius Francis, John McDermott, Michael Sprott and Danny
Williams.
The full undercard for the bill will be announced in the next ten days.
But, it will include Darren Hamilton’s British light-welterweight
title defence against local boxer Steve Williams but and a vacant
English heavyweight title fight between John McDermott and Dillian
Whyte.
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