Away from his preventing profession, Lyndon Arthur has constructed a large presence on social media, creating humorous and relatable movies that constantly get 1000’s of views.
Within the boxing world, ‘King Arthur’ is hardly identified for his participating character. In reality, he has usually been accused of wanting “moody” – particularly throughout combat week, when the light-heavyweight contender is very targeted on his battle with the scales.
The truth, although, is that Arthur likes to have fun and a joke as a lot as anybody else, therefore why he has turn out to be a social media comic below the alias ‘some1zgot2sayit’.
Whereas carrying a cap together with his very personal ‘some1zgot2sayit’ branding embroidered on the entrance, the 34-year-old defined to Boxing Information how this all took place.
“Apparently, no person knew I used to be humorous. I’m hilarious!
“I made a video about shopping for my son some [overpriced] shorts and it simply sort of went viral. So I believed, ‘Okay, individuals like me speaking’.
“I by no means used to speak, and was at all times a bit reserved, however being in entrance of the digital camera has introduced out one other facet to me.
“I feel individuals suppose I’m extra approachable now. In boxing, I’m sort of generally known as being laid-back and moody. However now, individuals have seen a unique facet to me and are saying, ‘Your web page is humorous; hold doing what you’re doing’.”
The truth that Arthur is now much more approachable, and usually much less “moody”, can partly be defined by his link-up with a nutritionist.
This took place forward of his trilogy showdown with Anthony Yarde in April 2025, when the Mancunian misplaced unanimously on the scorecards however arguably produced one in all his career-best performances.
In his final outing in opposition to Brad Rea, too, Arthur delivered a dynamic show by way of 12 rounds, incomes himself a majority resolution victory in November.
His work with a nutritionist, then, has elevated not solely his basic temper but additionally his performances, which might largely be defined by a much less gruelling ordeal to make 175lbs.
“Earlier than, I’d be crashing the load myself, working six miles day by day for 2 weeks earlier than the combat.
“Now, I’m hardly working in any respect on combat week. If I may give recommendation to any fighter, it might be to get a nutritionist and make weight correctly.”
Maybe it was this alteration in preparation that gave Arthur an power enhance in his final combat, permitting him to beat a second-round knockdown in opposition to Rea.
After sparring the 28-year-old a number of years in the past, Arthur admits he could have barely underestimated his opponent, whereas finally exhibiting sufficient boxing savvy to emerge triumphant.
“Brad Rea shocked me, to be truthful. He stated within the press convention that I nonetheless noticed him as a thin ginger child, and I sort of did, however he acquired in there, confirmed coronary heart and was capable of put me down.
“Honest play to him – he took a few of my finest pictures – however I feel I positively confirmed I’ve nonetheless acquired a bit left in me.”
After defeating Rea, Arthur was initially advised that he could be rematching Liam Cameron – who he has beforehand outpointed – on Could 9, solely to then be supplied an alternate home dustup in opposition to Lewis Edmondson, who he’ll face at Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday.
Past this, the previous European champion isn’t fairly positive what alternatives will emerge, however finally sees himself being concerned in additional all-British encounters.
“I’m positive boxing will let me know [when it’s time to retire]. Hopefully it received’t occur within the ring, however I’m positive someone will inform me when it’s time to cease getting punched within the head.
“However I really feel contemporary. I’m not slacking within the health club; I’m not slowing down. I used to be doing 10 and 12-round spars 5 weeks in the past, as a result of I believed I used to be preparing for Could 9, so I really feel like I’ve acquired a number of extra years left.”
As he gears as much as face Edmondson, Arthur stays totally conscious of the ticking clock. Equally, although, it appears that he’s extra devoted to his craft than ever earlier than.
