Alex Arthur Told To Take a Break From Boxing

By Terence Dooley

Alex Arthur is taking a break from boxing for a few months, after being ordered by his doctors to have a rest.  Arthur told the Edinburgh News that he has been ‘over-training’.

Arthur sparred two rounds with Nathan Taylor last week, as he sought to raise money for Ken Buchanan’s effort to help and support Gerald McClellan, who was badly injured during his 1995 fight with Nigel Benn.

“I didn't feel 100 per cent, even though I only sparred two light rounds,” explained Arthur.  “So I consulted a doctor who told me that I've been overdoing the training – which I have to admit isn't surprising as there have only been three days since January when I haven't been running, training and sparring. 

“Over-training can often lead to staleness and that's what has happened to me so I won't have my next fight at least until the very end of September or early October.”

Arthur returned to action back in June, stopping Mohamed Benbiou in a single round, Arthur’s first ring action since his shock defeat to Nicky Cook last September; Alex lost his WBO super-featherweight title that night, he also lost a lot of momentum, a gap in his training, and fighting, schedule will impact hard on the 31-year-old’s chances of getting back to world title level.

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