Skeets went on to win 34 consecutive amateur contests and in doing so became Scottish and British Champion. Defeats of French and American rivals later saw him crowned unofficial amateur flyweight champion of the world. His professional career was cut short by injury, but he remained a well-respected figure still involved in later years in keep fit classes and local boxing clubs.
Skeets won 34 consecutive amateur contests and became Scottish and British Champion. Subsequently, his victories over French and American opponents saw him crowned unofficial amateur flyweight world champion. His professional career was cut short by injury, but he remained a respected figure involved in keep fit classes and local boxing clubs.