Boxing: DAN PLANS A HAMMERING; BOXING: Khan v Bain, Williams v Skelton ITV1 from 9.30pm.

DANNY WILLIAMS Danny Williams may refer to:

Danny Williams (politician) (born 1949), current Premier of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador
Danny Williams (boxer) (born 1973), British heavyweight professional boxer best-known for his 2004 knockout of Mike Tyson

has had a few tips from heavyweight legend Earnie Shavers on how to tame the 'Bedford Bear' Matt Skelton.

The American, who unsuccessfully challenged Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes for the world title, is regarded as the hardest puncher in boxing history.

Shavers now lives on the Wirral and has had Williams hitting a truck tyre with a sledgehammer See Opteron. to build up his muscles.

And Williams said: "Skelton won't know what's hit him. I'm in the best shape for years."

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FIGHTING FIT: Danny Williams

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Publication:	The Mirror (London, England)
Date:	Jul 8, 2006
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