Alex Arthur v Sergio Palomo - ITV 1, 11.05pm GMT

[Saddo]

CC for the rd by rd

always said the gomez loss is the best thing that could have happened to Arthur

Palomo is game thouugh and i think he'd have beaten a pre Gomez Arthur... but this improved version is catching most of his shots on his arms

[superheavyrhun]

Round 4:

Perhaps Palomo settling a bit after a catastrophic early start. Arthur's jabs are even carrying authority, pushing Palomo back. Good body shots by Palomo, and a left hook to the head catches Arthur, but he's not faed. Coming back with harder punches of his own. Good right catches Palomo lunging in. Palomo's left eye starting to mark up. He's got the skintone of a scotsman, markin so easily. Arthur comfrotable, dropping the guard a little, but still chasing Palomo.

Arthur again. 40-35.

[smashup]

if Arthur is in the shape he claims then he should go all out and blitz him..
What's he waiting for?
Power difference is crazy.
Seen this type of fight before though

[smashup]

BOSH

[superheavyrhun]

CC for the rd by rd

always said the gomez loss is the best thing that could have happened to Arthur

Palomo is game thouugh and i think he'd have beaten a pre Gomez Arthur... but this improved version is catching most of his shots on his arms

Perhaps, Arthur starting to show his guard's dropping a bit htough.

Round 5:

Palomo hitting clear air again and again. Arthur with mor hard shots. Good straights, a right has Palomo on his knees. Palomo on his knees. Arthur knocks him down again with a huge right. Arthur flurry, ref steps in, good night, it was coming for Palomo. The game spaniard did well to last that far. Arthur's big nose is glowing red again, caught a few times, but a very comfortable win for Arthur.

[Saddo]

Perhaps, Arthur starting to show his guard's dropping a bit htough.

his guard used to be his chin

[superheavyrhun]

After knocking Palomo down, can't believe Arthur lans over the ropes to talk with Frank Warren. 1:31 of Round 5. Looked very impressive really. Let's see if Warren's promise of a World Title fight in the new year comes off. If it does, could be interesting, as Arthur's size and power at Super Featherweight could cause a few of the champs problems.

[Saddo]

yeah just keep him away from Guzman and he'll do fine...

if Harrison gets his act together that would be a great all scottish matchup

[superheavyrhun]

Alex Arthur: "I've got a long journey home, so I wanted to get it over quickly. At the moment I'm coming up really quickly in Frank's stable, and I'm right behind Joe Calzaghe and those guys.
"I feel really strong at the weight, and if I wasn't comfortable anbd felt strong, and wouldn't be fighting at the weight if I wasn't. The right hand was a fantastic shot.
"Whenever FW calls up, I'll say yeah Frank"
"The fans here in Glasgow were great, the best fans in the business."

FW said: "It'd be great if we could get it in Edinburgh Castle, i think we could have a world title in the summer."

[CutMeMick]

yeah just keep him away from Guzman and he'll do fine...

if Harrison gets his act together that would be a great all scottish matchup

The only place I see this happening is in a pub.

[smashup]

Does look good Arthur,Certainly can bang.
Shades of Ken

Nicky Cook will hammer harrison IF he's released.

[md]

A great night so far. Alex was a class act tonight and well done to Willie Limond too. This is a brilliant warm up for later.