Boxing: Arthur back with Harrison

Edinburgh's former WBO super-featherweight champion Alex Arthur has reunited with Peter Harrison.

Harrison coached and seconded Arthur to British and WBA Intercontiental title glory during the Capital ring ace's first 16 paid fights between 2000-2003.

Arthur confirmed: "I felt my professional relationship with Terry McCormack had run its full course and I, too, needed a change of coach and cornerman.

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"Even though I'm going back to Peter Harrison I think it's a great move for me.

"Peter's great record with his son (former WBO featherweight champion] Scott proves that he is the right guy to be in my corner when I make my push for another world title shot.

"And I've been further boosted by the fact my dad Alex is making a great recovery from the combined swine flu and pneumonia-type illness that laid him low over Christmas. He is now back home with my mother. My mind is now clear of that great worry so I can hopefully start to resume training again soon."

Meanwhile, former Clovenstone fighter Craig McEwan will no longer box on January 24 in Mexico but will instead face world-rated Irish fighter Andy Lee at Foxwood's Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut on March 12.

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