Lyndon Arthur was dropped and behind, but somehow was able to stop Braian Suarez in round 10 of their 12-round light heavyweight bout at The Bolton Whites Hotel in Bolton, England

In round four, Suarez dropped Suarez with a right to the chin. Suarez dominant over the next five rounds.

In round 10, Arthur dropped Suarez with a left to the body and Suarez did not beat the 10-count at 2:55.

Arthur is now 23-1 with 16 knockouts. Suarez is 18-2.

Lyndon Arthur, who was dropped in the fourth round, said: “I weathered the storm, kept using the jab and caught him with a good body shot and he went down.

“I’ve got a good chin, I can take a shot and don’t mind going to war.

“Suarez was one tough opponent, he had 17 knockouts from 18 fights, but I weathered the storm and stopped him with that body shot.” 

Cody Smith remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Eliezer Quezada in a junior lightweigt nout.

In round six, the left eye of Quezada began to bleed.

Smith, 131.1 lbs of Yorkshire, ENG is 3-0.

Ben Marksby remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Jordan Ellison in a welterweight fight.

Marksby was deducted a point for a low blow in round three.

Marksby, 144.8 lbs of Durham ENG won by a 57-55 score and is now 8-0.

Ashley Marron remained undefeated with a four-round decision over Petr Aleksandrov in a junior middleweight bout.

Marron, 149.8 lbs of Bolton, ENG won by a 40-36 score and is now 4-0.

Lyndon Arthur and Braian Suarez will battle it out for the vacant IBO world light heavyweight title on September 1, live and free-to-air on Channel 5. 

The rivals were due to square off in March, but a medical issue forced Argentina’s Suarez to pull out, 24 hours before their showdown. 

‘King’ Arthur dealt with late replacement Boris Crighton the following evening, but his focus instantly switched back to the IBO belt – and getting his hands on Suarez as soon as possible. 

And Wasserman Boxing, in association with Ladbrokes, Numan and Infinitum Entertainment, have delivered the fight that has been on Arthur’s mind for months. 

Victory for either man at the University of Bolton Stadium, this September, opens the door to some huge international fights and Manchester’s Arthur has waited too long to let this golden opportunity slip through his fingers. 

Lyndon Arthur said: “This fight, and this opponent, have been on my mind since the start of the year. I have thought of little else so I can’t wait to finally get in the ring with Suarez on September 1, defeat him and put the IBO world title around my waist. 

“This is a huge moment in my career because victory will open the door to some massive fights for me and for Manchester. 

“It’s time for the coronation of King Arthur!” 

Ladbrokes Big Fight Odds
Lyndon Arthur – 1/10

Braian Suarez – 6/1

Draw – 20/1

Braian Suarez said: “You cannot begin to imagine the hurt I felt, when I was forced to withdraw from this fight in March. 

“But I have used the pain from that moment to push myself harder in the gym, and I return to Bolton, in September, an even better version of the fighter who was ready to fight Arthur a few months ago. 

“I was already very confident of victory but now, I am convinced of it.”  

Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman Boxing, said: “The second Lyndon stepped out of the ring in March, there was one thing on his mind – Suarez. 

“It was the only fight he wanted, and we were determined to make sure the fight happened again, and that the IBO world title would still be on the line.  

“For the winner on September 1, the world awaits. It’s a massive moment for both men and the delay has only added to the suspense.  

“Finally, later this year, they get it on!”