Lyndon Arthur next fight to take place at University of Bolton Stadium with date set

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