Arthur retained his Commonwealth title for the first time against Dec Spelman. Photo courtesy of Queensberry Promotions
Anticipation mounts as the ‘King’ Lyndon Arthur (19-1, 13 KOs) trained in front of the media yesterday ahead of his clash against Walter ‘El Yacare’ Sequeira (25-9-1, 17 KOs) as part of a huge open boxing night on Saturday 17th September at Bolton University Stadium, live on Channel 5 from 9:30pm
Lyndon Arthur got a chance to get in front of the media yesterday afternoon as the Manchester fighter showed a lot of spite during open training. To no one’s surprise, ‘King’ Arthur arrived looking in top condition, but his sharp mindset is what is filling his trainer, Pat Barrett, with the most excitement heading into fight night.
“Everything has been great during camp, I couldn’t have asked him to do better,” said trainer and former British and European champion Barrett. “He’s just as prepared for this fight mentally as he is physically, and when his mindset is in the right place, he’s a dangerous guy.”
There’s no overlooking the work to be done on Saturday at Bolton University Stadium, live on Channel 5 from 9.30pm, but Arthur’s ambitions remain very high. Passing Sequeira’s test could mean a potential British title fight, or even looking further afield and throwing himself into contention for international honours.
“Where he was going before was for the WBO title, he’s developing fantastically and he’ll be back in that position in no time,” Barrett said. “You are about to see the best version of Lyndon that has ever existed. Fiery attitude, extra spite in everything he does; he may be known for the calm of him, but that composure will be combined with venom.”
Arthur has his eyes on each and every opponent in the division, and Sequeira is just another hurdle in the way of his aspirations. He shares the same belief as his compatriot Ricky Hatton, who spoke highly of Arthur and what he can achieve. Rejuvenated and ready, Arthur 2.0 is arriving according to the man himself, who can’t wait to leave.
“Training has been going well, we’re here now, it’s time to fight,” said Arthur. “I’m at that stage now where I just want to weigh in and get down to business.”
“I have been out of the ring for a period, and I am looking forward to getting back in there and putting on a performance. The plan is to delete it, then move on to whatever comes next.”
Arthur immediately returns to the public eye performing on screens across the country with the event live on Channel 5 from 9:30pm, but this is just the beginning for the ‘King’ as he looks to reign over the heavyweight division. light heavy. In a typically serene frame of mind, he is ready for the journey ahead that begins with Sequeira’s handling and the threat of his record-setting 17 knockout victories on him.
“The dream is to win a world title, that’s where I am when I look at the big picture. Regarding the next fight, Dan Azeez is looking to fight and he has the British title so I wouldn’t mind that fight,” Arthur said. “However, we’ll see what happens, first I need to get the job done on Saturday and then anything is possible,” he said.
“However, regarding Saturday? To be prepared. Knockout of Lyndon Arthur”.
Wasserman Boxing presents the explosive return of Lyndon Arthur (19-1, 13 KOs) to the ring as he looks to tame tough Argentine Walter Gabriel Sequeira (25-9-1) at light heavyweight. A fierce all-Welsh British lightweight title will also feature reigning champions Gavin Gwynne (15-2, 3 KOs) and Newport’s Craig Woodruff (12-6, 4 KOs), as well as “Trojan” Troy Williamson (18- 0-1, 13 KOs) donning battle armor as part of a big night of free boxing on Saturday, September 17 at Bolton University Stadium, live on Channel 5 from 9:30pm
Press release issued by Wasserman Boxing.
