Edinburgh man Arthur 26-1(19) makes the first defence of the WBO superfeatherweight title on Saturday night (6th September) in Manchester. He takes on Dagenham’s Nicky Cook 28-1(16).
Hibs fan Arthur had a tough night when he took on Stephen Foster last December, and you wonder how strong he will be coming in at 130lb once again. He has been known to have a tough time making the weight, and is expected to move up to lightweight sooner rather than later.
Cook meanwhile looked better at superfeatherweight after his campaign at feather ended last Summer when he lost a WBO world title bid to American Steven Lueveno in the 11th round.
Both Arthur and Cook are past European champions (Arthur at 130lb, Cook at 126) and should produce a good hard battle. Arthur looks too short at 2/7, so Cook looks a worthwhile punt at 10/3, and Ladbrokes have put up some huge prices on him winning inside the distance.
Recommendation:
Cook outright: 10/3 with WilliamHill 2pts
Cook in rounds 10-12 40/1 with Ladbrokes 1pt
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