Arthur says Guzman can be beaten

Alex Arthur says he will have to be at his very best to wrest the WBO super-featherweight belt from Joan Guzman in Edinburgh on 3 May.

Guzman, 31 and from the Dominican Republic, has a 100% record of 28 wins from 28 fights, 17 by way of knockout.

"He's a fantastic fighter, with blurringly fast hands, and it's going to be an amazing fight," said Arthur.

"This is for the undisputed world championship, and I know the fans will come in their droves to support me."

Edinburgh native Arthur, 29, believes the fight will prove he has arrived in the big time and that the local fans at Meadowbank Stadium will give him an edge over his opponent.

"I'm on the stage that I've strived to be on for so long, this is where I belong," said Arthur, a former British, European and Commonwealth champion, who has lost won fight in 26.

"Being at home is much better than being away, because you're eating your regular food and training in your own gym. It's much more of a comfort zone.

"I'm going to try and give them a fantastic night of boxing and do my utmost to secure a world title belt in our country."

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