ALL nationalities come alike to talented young Gwent boxer Jamie Arthur.

Since turning professional the 2002 Commonwealth Games gold medallist has fought and beaten opponents from Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Hungary.

Now he puts his unbeaten record up against one of the few professional fighters from Sri Lanka and says: "He will go the same way as the others."

After two points wins to start, Cwmbran-based Arthur has stopped his last three opponents and he next fights Jus Wallie at the Cardiff Ice Rink on Saturday.

It is one of eight scheduled fights on the undercard to Swansea cruiserweight Enzo Maccarinelli's second defence of his WBU world cruiserweight title against South African Earl Morais.

Balham-based southpaw Wallie is a gritty fighter with a decent left hand but has lost as many fights as he has won and Arthur is confident.

"He was at the Commonwealth Games but I didn't see much of him," said Arthur. "All I know he's a southpaw and he's big and strong.

"I fought a southpaw last time out, though I didn't know he was one until I got in the ring, and I boxed a few as an amateur.

"My Commonwealth Games final opponent was a southpaw as well, so I haven't got a big problem against them.

"I'm in very good shape, feel nice and sharp in the gym and I'll be at my peak on Saturday."

As for fighting so many different nationalities, he said: "At the end of the day, if I'm going to be champion I have to beat whoever is put in front of me so I'm happy to get the experience of boxing against any nationality.

"Boxers from different countries usually have different styles and that's the way to learn."

Arthur has already been on more world title bills in his fledgling career than most boxers experience in a lifetime, but he said: "Although it's great and I get good coverage, I don't want to be in the limelight all of the time.

"I want to build myself up slowly so that when a title opportunity comes along I'll be ready for it."

Arthur, who likes to keep busy and is aiming for around eight fights a year, believes he will eventually settle down to fight as a featherweight.

Trainer Tony Borg said: "He's a natural featherweight really."

And he said of Arthur: "His main quality is his ability to adapt. He's improving all the time against different styles.

"Everyone has told him he has to change style as a pro, but he hasn't got to change anything. All he has to do is to continue to build on what he's got."