Matt Skelton vs Dave Allen - Who Wins?

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Matt Skelton vs Dave Allen - Who Wins?

  1. Skelton TKO/KO

    5 vote(s)
    20.8%
  2. Skelton Points

    13 vote(s)
    54.2%
  3. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Allen TKO/KO

    5 vote(s)
    20.8%
  5. Allen Points

    1 vote(s)
    4.2%
  1. Charles White

    Charles White Chucker Full Member

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    Both in their primes, how does this one play out? I think Skelton wins on points in an ugly, scrappy fight that would be crude but entertaining.
     
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  2. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Damn, this is a tough one to call

    I'd go Matt as he kept himself in better shape but let's be honest both were /are normally horrible to watch
     
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  3. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Skelton without a doubt
     
  4. Boxing Gloves

    Boxing Gloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You are probably right, in my opinion the crop of heavyweights on the domestic scene were pretty poor back then, the division was weak im general at the time...it was competitive but low ability. None of the crop at the time were anything more than domestic level, often losing when stepping up for European honours.

    Skelton was crude, he was tough and he was a mauler, I'd favour him to outwork and out pace Allen over 12 but it would be close.
     
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  5. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Skelton is far fitter and more Active with his output, he would win a decision over Allen.
     
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  6. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Skelton was better in his prime, there was more depth to the British level heavyweight scene back then, which may give the illusion to some that Allen is better, because he’s only really lost at a higher level than British level, but that’s because, like I said, the depth was greater back in Skelton’s era.
     
  7. SnoopyboyM

    SnoopyboyM Active Member Full Member

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    Skelton wins
     
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  8. Terminator

    Terminator Active Member Full Member

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    Allen is more scientific than sketon
     
  9. Sonny1

    Sonny1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Allen used to be one of Matt Skeltons sparring partners in Sheffield and took plenty of whacks off him over the years. Matchroom tried to get him out of retirement several times over the last decade when they were trying to reinvent Allen’s after yet another defeat. In their primes, Skelton easily beats him. Both very nice guys.
     
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  10. Specky

    Specky New Member banned Full Member

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    Matt would stop Allen.
     
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  11. Charles White

    Charles White Chucker Full Member

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    I didn’t know this about the sparring history there, thanks for sharing. Glad to see that the Bedford Bear didn’t take the bait and remained in retirement. He was of quite an advanced age by that point. I still fancy his chances of beating Allen even then, but why take the hits when the pay likely wouldn’t have been great?
     
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  12. biglads

    biglads Climbing the WBO Rankings Full Member

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    Matt Skelton once refused me entry into a nighclub in Luton because "you're intoxicated mate" (I wasn't).

    I neither forgive or forget so go with Allen KO1.
     
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  13. koartist2012

    koartist2012 Member Full Member

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    skelton in his prime was probably 10 years before he made his debut , did excellent to get as far as he did at his advaned age and was already slowing down when he fought chagaev i believe it was for an alphabet belt , always had a soft spot for the bedford mauler real nice guy he seemed to
     
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  14. EJC83

    EJC83 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Skelton on points, maybe late stoppage if Allen is getting continually smashed up. Prime Skelton would be too much of a handful for him.
     
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  15. Yorbals

    Yorbals Member Full Member

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    Lest we forget , I voted Skelton, now I wish I didn’t. Abuse of power merchant
     
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