Boxing Match Preview: Owen Kirk (3-6-2, 0 KOs) vs. Alex Arthur Jr (3-0-0, 0 KOs)*
Venue, Date, and Starting Time
Venue: OVO Hydro (formerly SSE Hydro), Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Starting Time: The fight is listed for approximately 11:45 AM ET / 4:45 PM BST (UK local time), though exact ring-walk timing depends on the undercard flow and positioning on the card. The full event is expected to begin in the early afternoon ET / late afternoon BST, with bouts streaming on DAZN.
Fighter Matchups and Profiles
Alex Arthur Jr
Record: 3-0-0 (0 KOs, 0% KO rate)
Age: 24 (born November 20, 2001)
Hometown/Residence: Edinburgh, Scotland
Weight Class: Super middleweight (recent weigh-ins around 174–176 lbs)
Stance/Style: Orthodox. Son of former Scottish world champion Alex Arthur; highly touted Queensberry Promotions prospect with clean amateur pedigree. Technical, high-volume boxer who relies on ring IQ, footwork, and sharp combinations rather than raw power. All pro wins have gone the distance so far.
Owen Kirk (“The Captain”)
Record: 3-6-2 (5 KOs)
Age: 27 (born January 31, 1999)
Hometown/Residence: Lancaster/Heysham, Lancashire, England
Height: 6’0″ (183 cm)
Weight Class: Super middleweight / light heavyweight (recent weigh-ins around 181 lbs)
Stance/Style: Orthodox journeyman with durability but limited recent success. Has shown heart in tough domestic scraps but has been stopped or retired multiple times against sharper opposition.
This is a classic unbeaten home prospect vs. experienced but struggling journeyman matchup. Arthur Jr gets a step-up in visibility on a major Queensberry card in front of Scottish fans, while Kirk serves as a durable test on short notice.
Recent Form
Alex Arthur Jr (W-W-W): Perfect 3-0 since turning pro in May 2025. All victories by decision against limited domestic-level opposition. Most recent: November 25, 2025 – PTS 4 vs. Bahadur Karami (Portobello Town Hall, Edinburgh). Has looked composed, controlling range and building rounds without unnecessary risks.
Owen Kirk (L-L-L-L-L): On a five-fight losing streak entering 2026. Recent defeats include:
July 25, 2025 – L (stopped, down twice) vs. Marvin Tomlinson
March 25, 2025 – L (down five times) vs. Haaris Khan
October 24, 2024 – L (retired with right shoulder injury) vs. Jake Barton
December 23, 2024 – L (KO’d to the body) vs. Marcus Tomlinson
October 23, 2024 – L (counted out) vs. Paddy Lacey
Kirk has shown resilience by going deep in some bouts but has been repeatedly outclassed by younger, sharper prospects.
Fight History Summary
Arthur Jr’s pro bouts (all wins by PTS/decision):
Nov 25, 2025 – W PTS 4 vs. Bahadur Karami (4-39-4) – Portobello Town Hall, Edinburgh
Oct 25, 2025 – W PTS 4 vs. Grzegorz Mardyla (1-2-1) – Braehead Arena, Glasgow
May 24/25, 2025 – W PTS 4 vs. Robbie Chapman (13-49-9) – OVO Hydro, Glasgow (pro debut)
Kirk’s key recent bouts (selected from 12 pro fights since 2021 debut):
Jul 25, 2025 – L vs. Marvin Tomlinson (stopped)
Mar 25, 2025 – L vs. Haaris Khan
Oct 24, 2024 – L vs. Jake Barton (retired, shoulder injury)
Dec 23, 2024 – L vs. Marcus Tomlinson (body KO)
Earlier wins/draws against low-level opposition (e.g., Josh Cook, Danny Little, Rhys Woods).
Arthur Jr is far more active and polished at the domestic level; Kirk’s record reflects a tough journeyman path with recent physical toll.
Injury Report
No injuries or withdrawals have been reported for either fighter as of April 16, 2026. Arthur Jr has had a clean run with no noted issues. Kirk retired from his October 2024 bout with a right shoulder injury but has fought multiple times since and is expected to be fully cleared and at weight for this 6-rounder.
FIGHT ODDS
Owen Kirk + 2500
Alex Arthur Jr – 50000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 16, 2026
