Arthur has changed opponents for his next bout
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Promoter Frank Warren says facing Sergey Gulyakevich will prime Alex Arthur for a world title shot.
He was due to fight Ghana's George Ashie on 29 April, but now faces the Belarussian's mandatory challenge for his European super featherweight crown.
Warren said: "I want Alex to fight for a world title before the end of 2006, and going in with Gulyakevich will give him the kind of experience he needs."
Gulyakevich has an 18-0 record, with the last four wins coming through KOs.
Along the way he has picked up Belarus' super-featherweight title and the WBA intercontinental lightweight belt.
The latter came with a second-round win over former European super featherweight champion Tontcho Tontchev.
Warren added: "Gulyakevich is as dangerous as they come, but I expect Alex to have a little bit too much for him."
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