Max Skidmore, Muay Thai fighter, jailed after killing man with one punch
Max Skidmore, a Muay Thai fighter from England, was sentenced today to six years and eight months in prison for the December 2024 death of Eddie Roberts.
Roberts sustained a fatal injury from one punch when he was assaulted by Skidmore in an unprovoked attack while walking home.
Detective Inspector Andy McWatt, the officer in charge of the investigation, said: “This was a tragic incident which claimed the life of a man who was just walking home.
“Just one punch can ruin the lives of both the victim and the person who throws the punch, and this case sadly demonstrates that. It’s important that people think about their actions and know that they can have devastating consequences.
“We hope that today’s sentence brings some form of closure to Eddie’s family. Our deepest sympathies remain with his family, friends and everyone who knew him.”
Skidmore, 37, has one fight on record, a 2019 second-round TKO loss to Jack Rhodes.
