black panther wrote:I thought arthur would be headed for a shot at the IBF version considering they have the weakest of the four champs(klassen). But the IBF have moved arthur lower in their ratings for some reason(politics). I like arthur's chances against valero - I heard valero was dropped by mosquera who record suggests he not much of a puncher. But then again arthur has only been in with one puncher if we are honest...and that time he lost. And no i dont think that gulaykavich guy was a huge puncher.
Klassen's ppl say they're not interested. Malkolm wants to go to America, fight on some big undercards, and fight the big names.
I like his attitude and he deserves props for beating the very tough St Clair.
Klassen could be one to watch, but he's already said Arthur's out of the question.
Top Dog wrote:Alex Arthurs would get murdered from Valero. Check out Valero on youtube, far too much for Alex. Wee Gomez burst up Alex badly, Valero would absolutely hammer him. No Chance! I'm a proud scot, but dont think Alex could mix it with any of the big boys at all.
nickd wrote:The BBBoC are probably the strictest body in the world there is no way Valero could fight over here.
And he'd knock Arthur into next week.
The IBF is the way forward.
The path of least resistance Nick?
I know from a business point of view this is the right idea but come on, boxing is a sport. Lets see our fighters challenge themselves against the best available competition.
I for one would travel to anywhere in the country to see Arthur-Valero. The venezualan's career has taken on almost a mythical edge.
The IBF champs camp have already said they are willing to fight Arthur in Scotland if the money is right, seems like the easiest fight to make.
I cant see him getting a shot at any of the other champions.
As I said before there is no way on earth Valero would be allowed to fight over here.
Aye, I can see Arthur winning the IBF.
I could see him doing well at Lightweight too. Casa and Freitas could be gone by then.
