Wasserman Boxing pulled off yet another great fight night in British boxing this year, crowning two new champs in stunning fashion.
Lyndon Arthur executed a miraculous turnaround, picking himself up from the canvas to deliver a devastating body shot in the 10th round. This punch secured his new title as the IBO World Light Heavyweight Champion.
Hot on Arthur’s heels, Samuel Antwi seized the vacant British Super Welterweight title, stopping Mason Cartwright in their pulse-pounding duel that’s already being touted as Fight of the Year.
Televised live on Channel 5 in the UK and Ireland, and globally on DAZN, the event was a masterclass in high-stakes drama and excitement, delivering two of the most memorable title fights Britain has seen in 2023.
In partnership with Ladbrokes, Numan, and Infinitum Entertainment, this night of boxing will be etched into memory, especially since both the ‘King’ and ‘True Sensation’ emerged victorious in their respective bouts.
Arthur, who had been floored in the fourth round, commented: “I braved the storm, kept working my jab, and finally caught him with that body shot that sent him down. I’ve got resilience, I can take punches and I’m not afraid to dig deep in battle.”
“Suarez was a tough opponent with 17 KOs in his 18 fights, but I held firm and finished him off with that body blow.”
Kalle Sauerland, who helms Wasserman Boxing’s global operations, enthused: “It’s nights like this that make boxing on free-to-air television so special. Arthur displayed incredible valor by rising from the canvas to dominate a heavy-handed opponent, and we’re ecstatic that Britain has a new world champion. Manchester, brace yourself—another big event featuring Arthur is in the works. Being part of this journey is truly an honor.”
Newly crowned British champ Samuel Antwi chimed in: “It’s been a decade-long journey filled with highs and lows, but this triumph makes it all worthwhile. I knew I had to dominate the final rounds, so I turned up the heat on my punches, and that led to a knockout that was nothing short of spectacular.”
“What an indescribable feeling to finally win this title. The sky’s the limit now.”
