[yt]JGqoF3QSeVk[/yt] Brilliant job done by Skeete, controlling distance, scoring points in bursts, and disrupting Eggington's rhythm. I can't stand watching him, but you have to be chuffed for Skeete getting a happy outcome to cap off his yeomanlike 6-0 run after the Gavin robbery. Since then he captured the WBO European welterweight title and made four defenses, and now tacked on the feather in his cap by nabbing the British & Commonwealth titles from young & well-regarded fellow light-hitter Eggington. This cements him as the domestic #1 in the UK at 147lbs - in other words, the best that isn't world class (meaning Brook & Khan). Plus, he made a point to dedicate the victory to his late manager & benefactor Dean Powell, the renowned matchmaker who committed suicide in 2013. He even brought the belts to Powell's grave the next day to pay his respects and give thanks for Powell having believed in him (when few others did). Say what you will about his style, he's a good bloke. Didn't even whine much at the wonky loss to Gavin, and had every right to.
...and what beautiful karmic symmetry in Skeete picking up both titles he was deprived of versus Gavin, who took a ruthless pasting from Brook for his troubles. (although once more, judges weren't terribly fair to him - but at least Skeete's hand was raised on this occasion)
