 The bout was first expected to take place on October 28, 2016 but was later postponed to December 9, 2016.Skoglund won the fight by knockout, after dropping Shala three times, all in round 11.On 28 July 2017, it was confirmed that Skoglund would drop down to super-middleweight to join the inaugural World Boxing Super Series, where the winner would receive a prize money and the Muhammad Ali Trophy.