By Mark Vester
Alex Arthur (25-1, 19KOs) could be crowned the new WBO super featherweight champion if Joan Guzman (28-0, 17KOs) declines to grant him a shot at the title.
Arthur, the current WBO interim-super featherweight champ, defends that title against Stephen Foster Jr. on December 15.
Frank Warren, Arthur's promoter, told The Scotsman that his fighter could end becoming the full champion if Guzman does not give him a shot.
"I hope to have a decision from Guzman within the next couple of weeks," said Warren. "If he gives up the title, then Alex will automatically become the new champion and will be defending the title against Stephen Foster at Meadowbank. If Guzman does not vacate the belt, then he has to face the winner of Arthur-Foster within 90 days of their fight on December 15. If that is the case, then I will win the purse bids for a fight with Guzman. I am certain of that."
"I would give Alex, or Stephen for that matter, home advantage in a fight with Guzman. I have promoted Guzman in the past and I honestly believe he would dread coming to the UK to fight Alex or Stephen."
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