Career
In 2005 he beat local hero Alexander Petkovic and his career picked up momentum. His big breakthrough was entirely unexpected,though, as he managed to not only dominate but also KO unbeaten Russian fringe contender Grigory Drozd. Later that year he bested 43-year-old Virgil Hill for the WBA title.
He beat contender Darnell Wilson on May 3, 2008 in Germany by Unanimous Decision.
He lost his title against Panamanian Guillermo Jones in Hamburg, on September 27, 2008, one day before his birthday. After the loss to Jones, Arslan took an extended leave from boxing and returned almost two years later to face unheralded Steve Hérélius for the interim title.
Arslan was in front but at the end of the 11th round he was unable to continue because of a syncope. Arslan recently fought Yoan Pablo Hernandez for a chance to take Hernandez"s Cruiserweight belt, but lost in a tightly contested match with scores of: 115-113, 116-113, and 113-115.