Lyndon Arthur will fight Braian Suarez at University of Bolton Stadium for the vacant IBO world light heavyweight title, MEN Sport understands.
The fight is scheduled for September 1 and will take place at Bolton Wanderers' home ground. The Mancunian will once again be putting on a show in the north west after earning a decision win over late replacement Boris Crighton at the same venue in March, where he dropped his opponent in the final round.
Arthur (22-1) had been scheduled to fight Suarez (18-1) for the vacant IBO belt before a medical issue forced the Argentinian to withdraw 24 hours before the event, leading Crighton to step at short-notice. It means that this world title fight has been more than six months in the making.
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Former Commonwealth champion Arthur recorded his most high-profile win over Anthony Yarde, back in 2020, and experienced his only professional loss in the rematch. Since then, the 32-year-old has recorded three victories, including two TKO wins, to line up a fight with Suarez. ‘King Arthur’ has finished 15 of his 22 wins by stoppage.
Suarez also carries a clear knockout threat, finishing 17 of his 18 wins inside the distance. However, this will be the first time that the 31-year-old has fought outside of Argentina.
Arthur, meanwhile, is sure to have home advantage, having already fought twice at the Bolton Whites Hotel. The Mancunian comes from a fighting family and trains under uncle and former world title contender Pat Barrett.
The local connections do not stop there, either. Arthur is a cousin of Manchester United defender Brandon Williams and Marcus Rashford has also been ringside for ‘King Arthur’s’ fights in the past.
The Wasserman Boxing event - which will be confirmed on Friday - will be broadcast free-to-air on Channel 5.
