Comments Thread For: Arthur Takes a Pass on Burns, Moving Up To 140

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Alex Arthur has confirmed that he is not seeking a rematch with fellow Scotsman and newly crowned WBO interim lightweight champion Ricky Burns and will now officially move up to the light-welterweight division.

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I remember when people thought this kid was the real deal.

[PlayerKiller]

I remember when people thought this kid was the real deal.

He is or was a decent boxer actually. However like Pavlik, he had many issuyes outside of life with drink.

[D-MiZe]

I remember when people thought this kid was the real deal.

He had a very promising start to his career.

He's past it now though, can't see him even making an impact on the domestic scene.

[dannnnn]

He is or was a decent boxer actually. However like Pavlik, he had many issuyes outside of life with drink.

Could you elaborate on this a bit? Had no idea Arthur had drink issues outside the ring, has it been in the Scottish press?