Alex Arthur to fight for World title in July

scrap iron · Post by **scrap iron** » 13 May 2007, 11:14

Apparently Arthur is due to fight Koba Gogoladze from Georgia for the vacant WBO super-featherweight title in July. Not to sure if this will be in Scotland or included on the Limond v Khan bill on July 14. With Juan Guzman going up to lightweight, the belt has been declared vacant. Have to say I'm not too excited at this match up, sure Arthur is a world class fighter, but Gogoladze has a very average looking record and hasn't been getting many rave reviews. I suppose I was unrealistically hoping to see Arthur in a real world class tear-up this year with the likes of Barrea, Marquez, Valero or Guzman (before he moved up of course). I'm not saying Arthur could beat these guys, but at least let's find out how good he is against a truly world class fighter. After all we've seen Tszyu and Lacy in against Sports Network fighters, why not someone similar for Arthur?

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 13 May 2007, 11:17

i'm just gonna miss out on my 18 months prediction for arthur winning a version of the title.

i'm gutted.

black panther · Post by **black panther** » 13 May 2007, 11:21

Now that the Guzman - Katsidis fight is off is the title still vacant? And yes it is a shame if we dont get to see Arthur in with one of the big boys but if he does get past Gogaladze he might soon have to accomodate Jorge Barrios which would be a very tough task and a fight that would definitely tell us where Arthur stands at world level.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 13 May 2007, 11:35

Can't see Arthur being put in with Barrios. It's a sad trend amongst British fighters that rather than gunning for the top man in the division they tread water/hang around for long enoughout of harms way until the belts become vacant and then fight a beatable or weak fellow contender to become "world champion". Oh well

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 13 May 2007, 12:12

I was also wondering if the WBO title will be declared vacant now. Because Guzman may not even move up to lightweight now. In fact, he's at the top of the shortlist to fight Pacquiao.

This is what I'd like. Arthur v Gogoladze in an eliminator to face the Guzman-Pac winner. Wouldn't that make a certain promoter's blood boil?

scrap iron · Post by **scrap iron** » 13 May 2007, 14:50

Allegedly the winner of Arthur v Gogoladze has to defend against Barrios in 180 days...................but I remember Scott Harrison being told he had to defend against Juan Manuel Marquez

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 13 May 2007, 17:28

scrap iron wrote:Allegedly the winner of Arthur v Gogoladze has to defend against Barrios in 180 days...................but I remember Scott Harrison being told he had to defend against Juan Manuel Marquez

...and Gairy St Clair and Joan Guzman

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 14 May 2007, 04:41

How did Barrios have trouble making the weight for Guzman but did It In his last fight?

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 14 May 2007, 05:37

I was also wondering if the WBO title will be declared vacant now. Because Guzman may not even move up to lightweight now.

Interim title: Simple answer to everything. *yawn*

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 14 May 2007, 05:46

Lets hope Arthurs career isn't going to be modelled on Calzaghes

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 16 May 2007, 12:59

So where does this leaves Carl Johanneson.... A Vacant EBU title fight?

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 16 May 2007, 13:01

stujones wrote:So where does this leaves Carl Johanneson.... A Vacant EBU title fight?

He's already got one lined up against the Euro Champ, or so I believe.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 16 May 2007, 13:04

Interesting fight, but its hardly true 'world title' fight material is it?... another chocolate world champion for us all... do we really care anymore???...

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 16 May 2007, 14:34

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:
stujones wrote:So where does this leaves Carl Johanneson.... A Vacant EBU title fight?
He's already got one lined up against the Euro Champ, or so I believe.

My mistake, got my long named surnamed Super Feathers who mixed up. Noticed that Gogoladze beat Johanneson aswell.... got him and Kirakosvyan mixed up.

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 17 May 2007, 08:46

I just hope Guzman stays at Superfeather, then Arthur will really have to earn his title.

thespy · Post by **thespy** » 17 May 2007, 08:47

It must be a dream for Arthur to fight for his first World title in front of three thousand Welsh fans waiting for Maccarinelli to fight. One show a month isn't good enough for such a big stable. 49 days in between Cardiff and Excel show. Why aren't ITV giving more TV dates out?

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 17 May 2007, 09:00

I'm a big Arthur fan Terry but if he is to be a "world champion" i'd love for it to be against a fighter like Guzman (who whilst I rate very highly, isn't unbeatable) than against Gogoladze.
Superfeather is a great division and i'm sure AA would love to test himself against the best.

Coco · Post by **Coco** » 17 May 2007, 09:34

I think TBA should get in shape for this vacant title clash!

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 19 May 2007, 09:43

Lenny wrote:I'm a big Arthur fan Terry but if he is to be a "world champion" i'd love for it to be against a fighter like Guzman (who whilst I rate very highly, isn't unbeatable) than against Gogoladze.
Superfeather is a great division and i'm sure AA would love to test himself against the best.

It's a bit sad that we hear nothing until Guzman vacates...but now he may not even be vacating.

I gave Arthur props for that fine showing last time out, and Gogoladze is a good southpaw, but this shouldn't be for a world title.

I hope Guzman stays down, keeps the title, and that Arthur beats Gogol and challenges Joan. If Joan moves up and they go for the vacant, it just feels like the normal backdoor route to a title compounded by Cookie's fight for the vacant WBO which was announced at the same time.

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 19 May 2007, 09:51

SUPER-FEATHERWEIGHT
Latest wbo ratings the no 4 and n0 5 forr a world title you having a laugh?

CHAMPION JOAN GUZMAN DR
1. Manny Pacquiao PHI
2. Marco Antonio Barrera MEX
3. Jorge Barrios ARG
4. Koba Gogoladze GEO
5. Alex Arthur GB
6. Humberto Soto MEX
7. Kevin Mitchell GB
8. Carl Johanneson GB
9. Yodsanan Sor Nanthachai THAI
10. Jimrex Jaca (Asia-Pacific) PHI
11. Leonilo Miranda MEX
12. Daniel Jimenez (NABO) PR
13. Roman Martinez PR
14. Leva Kirakosyan RUS
15. Anges Adjaho BENI

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 19 May 2007, 09:54

If Johanesson was a Warren fighter (and if Arthur wasn't) him vs Kirakosyan would prob be for the vacant crown!