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Until the last few days, Ezra Arenyeka’s grand plan to annoy Ben Whittaker and goad the unbeaten light heavyweight into a fight had been perfectly executed but Whittaker’s demeanor this week suggests it might all soon go wrong.

The British Boxing Board of Control’s decision to order a British light heavyweight title fight between champion Joshua Buatsi and Anthony Yarde was the headline news of a busy championship circular.

The football European Championships are set to kick off in Germany on Friday night with a match that pits the hosts against Scotland and Manchester’s Macaulay McGowan is happy to represent the Scots when he challenges German Abass Baraou for the EBU junior middleweight champion in Bolton

Despite Richard Riakporhe being the betting favorite and having hometown advantage for Saturday's rematch Chris Billam-Smith, trainer Angel Fernandez, says there is no pressure on his fighter’s shoulders.

Heavyweights tend to be given more time and leeway than fighters in any other weight division. A big right hand can cover up a multitude of sins and a devastating finish will ensure that fans tune in to watch a fighter the next time they lace up the gloves regardless of what preceded it.

The old Macaulay McGowan may have been inclined to fight with his heart rather than his head when he takes on talented European super welterweight champion, Abass Baraou, on Friday night.

Ezra Arenyeka’s timing was impeccable. Just two days out from his fight with Leon Willings, Ben Whittaker was holding court about punishing those who call him out when the unknown but unbeaten light heavyweight burst forward and cut him short mid-flow with a tirade of abuse.

Jack Massey has tried everything to tempt one of his British cruiserweight rivals into the ring

Abass Baraou may have completed one journey when he was finally crowned European super welterweight champion back in March, but his exciting 12-round victory over Sam Eggington also set him on another path