Lyndon Arthur vs Braian Suarez weigh-in results
Drama on scales as Suarez misses weight and loses chance to win IBO title but Arthur still has tilt at world glory
All the weights, ringwalk times and order of fights below for Lyndon Arthur's (23-1, 15KO) maiden world title challenge to dangerous Argentinian Braian Suarez (18-1, 17KO), set to take place on Friday, September 1, live on Channel 5 from 10pm, with the undercard live streamed on the Wasserman Boxing YouTube channel from 7pm.
National and WBO Latino champion Suarez was 7lbs overweight so forfeits his shot at becoming world champion, meaning the IBO belt is on the line for Arthur only.
Running Order
First bell 7pm – Wasserman Boxing YouTube channel
Fight 1:
4×3 Featherweight contest
Niall Fielding 129.4lbs
John Spencer 130lbs
Fight 2:
4×3 Super Lightweight contest
Alex Murphy 139.2lb
Joshua Ocampo 136.8lbs
Fight 3:
4×3 Super Welterweight contest
Ashley Marron 149.8lbs
Petar Aleksandrov 148.2lbs
Fight 4:
6×3 Super Lightweight contest
Ben Marksby 141.8lbs
Jordan Ellison (not weighed in yet)
Fight 5:
6×3 Featherweight contest
Codie Smith 130.1lbs
Eliecer Quezada 128.6lbs
Main Event – 10pm on Channel 5
12×3 Vacant IBO World Light Heavyweight Title
Lyndon Arthur 174.5lbs
Braian Suarez 175.7lbs
(Suarez missed weight and can no longer win the IBO belt)
Big Fight Odds with Ladbrokes
Arthur win – 1/5
Suarez win – 7/2
Chief Support
12×3 Vacant British Super Welterweight Title
Samuel Antwi 153.7lbs
Mason Cartwright 153.6lbs
Big Fight Odds with Ladbrokes
Antwi win – 2/5
Cartwright win – 2/1
What have they said?
Lyndon Arthur: “Suarez is a good fighter who has good power and I’m excited to see what he brings. My focus is only on Suarez and winning the IBO title. After Friday night, I will speak about those other fights that have been mentioned."
Braian Suarez: “I am so thankful for this opportunity, and I will do everything in my hands to bring the victory home to Argentina. I hope to win by KO, but the priority is just to win. Like every boxer, Arthur has weaknesses. I am not going to tell you what they are, but I am going to take advantage of them.”
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