Alex Arthur Signs a New Deal With Frank Warren
By Terence Dooley
Alex Arthur, 31, has signed a new deal with Frank Warren, and the Edinburgh boxer feels that this new deal will see him climb to the top of the lightweight division. Arthur told the Edinburgh News that there was no doubt in his mind that he would stick with Warren, who guided him back from a crushing defeat to Michael Gomez back in 2003, Frank then delivered the WBO super-featherweight title for Arthur.
“Frank and I not only both agreed a new promotional deal but he also unveiled his plans for me for the remainder of 2009 which are aimed at getting me a world lightweight title fight by February or March 2010,” stated Arthur.
“I will have my first fight in Belfast on the 9th of October although no opponent has yet been identified and then on the 11th of December I will fight again in what will be an eliminator for a world title challenge,” he continued.
”I must win both of these fights in impressive style to guarantee my world title shot but this plan is a real tonic to me while I take time out from training for a month. At least I know I now have definite targets to aim for – I hate having to train and spar with just vague goals in mind. Ideally I'd like to fight next year for the WBO lightweight title but I'll happily challenge for the WBC or WBA versions."
Arthur returned to the ring earlier this year, registering a one-round blow-out over Mohamed Benbiou, the talented Scot is settling into the lightweight division, he will be a great addition to the domestic top ten, a list currently topped by John Murray, who would relish a fight with Arthur.
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