Alex Arthur is overrated (not world class)

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  1. FLINT ISLAND

    FLINT ISLAND PENYRHEOL Full Member

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    Alex Arthur seems to regard himself as a world class fighter and was confident of beating Joan Guzman for the WBO World title.

    It was no accident Arthur was knocked out by British / European level fighter Michael Gomez - when Arthur was a still undefeated hot prospect.

    Arthur put it down to a blip.

    But then far more recently he was nearly knocked out by British level fighter Steve Foster Jnr - Arthur put the knockdown to a lapse of concentration.

    I put it down to the reality that he has a leaky defence and is no where near World Class fighter he thinks he is.

    I think Guzman who have knocked him out in a routine defence.

    Arthur was a good amateur fighter but as a pro he does not belong in the same breath as fellow scotsman like Ken Buchanan.

    Arthur I think is a European level fighter.

    Now I think unless I am mistaken he has been annoited WBO WOrld Champion - cos Guzman was stripped - and now he is another of Frank Warrens paper champions.

    As soon as Arthur meets a proper world class fighter he is going to get knocked out convincingly.

    Agree?

    or

    Disagree?
     
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  2. treva1977

    treva1977 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    well there is only one way to find out for sure ,and that is to make him fight pac man or jmm.
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  3. MAGICMAN

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    agree, ricky burns gave him plenty to think about, carl johanson ktfo rick, and kev mitchell ktfo carl johanson. kev mitchell against alex arthur would be a great fight and one i can see happening but neither are top class fighters.
     
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  4. Smith

    Smith Monzon-like Full Member

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    ^^^^

    Please, Arthur would KO Mitchell within 7 rounds. Easily.

    Flint, no one is claiming Arthur is world class elite A, but you can never judge if he isnt a top fighter until you see him in with an elite guy. Some fighters excel when this happens. The boxer I seen against Gogoladze has the potential to pick up another strap at 130.
     
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  5. FLINT ISLAND

    FLINT ISLAND PENYRHEOL Full Member

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    Alex Arthur dont belong in the same ring as Pac Man and if he ever did it would be a painful night for the Scot and he would be stopped in the first half of the fight

    I'm sure Arthur will have a number of excuses for any future defeats when he steps up to world class

    but the truth is he is not world class

    I would pick Kevin Mitchell to stop Arthur in about 9 rounds.
     
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  6. FLINT ISLAND

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    it seems to me that Arthur regards himself as world class and thats where i think he is overrating himself

    as for Kevin Mitchell I disagree with you because I think Mitchell has a much better chin and it would develop into a war and Mitchell is more a solid fighter for me and Arthur would come apart

    but we should find out who is right or wrong soon as I heard they will be fighting each other in near future

    the winner of that should fight Amir Khan
     
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  7. Smith

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    You are one of the only people I have heard of who picks Mitchell over Arthur. Try a poll in the British to prove my point. Fin.
     
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  8. KCD

    KCD All aboard. Full Member

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    I to dont believe that Arthur is world class. His career has been stalled due to bad management.

    Arthur wont be champ for long.
     
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  9. jaco

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    Fringe world class at best. He won't be a champ for long.
     
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  10. jc

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    Depends what you call world class, top 10? top 15? He's a fringe contender, EBU title level imo, I dont class him as a world champion.
     
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  11. FLINT ISLAND

    FLINT ISLAND PENYRHEOL Full Member

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    yeah I dont regard him as even top 10 I mean if you nearly lose to Stephen Foster Jnr you hardly have claims to be one of a handful of the worlds top fighters

    lucky he didnt fight Gomez or he would have been exposed for the fringe contender that he is.
     
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  12. Vantage_West

    Vantage_West ヒップホップ·プロデューサー Full Member

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    dunky, the scottish boxing authority here on esb. doesnt him high regard.

    he has decent boxing skills, not a big puncher, not incredibly fast, can do stamina,an ok chin.

    but it all works together to make a half decent fighter. is he world class? NO but he is slightly above euro level.
     
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  13. Ilesey

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    I like Arthur. He has a nice boxing style and is good to watch. I think he is world class but only just. Aprevious post put him fringe world class, which is probably right. I'd like to see him to very well - he'll have my support.
     
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  14. dwilson

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    Guzman ran like a ***. He knew he was going to get KTFO by Arthur, ****ing pathetic.
     
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  15. D-MAC

    D-MAC Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not true world class to be sure, but still good enough to defend his alphabet title a few times and make some decent money.

    However, I have to agree with many here who say that he would come unstuck against the real elite in his division.

    A solid B level fighter, nothing less, nothing more.
     
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