Boston's Callum Johnson ready to show boxing fans 'what they've been missing'

Callum Johnson is ready to show boxing fans just what they’ve been missing.

The Boston fighter (18-1) will return to the ring for the first time in two years this Saturday as he faces Croatian Emil Markic at Bethnal Green’s famous York Hall venue.

It may have been a frustrating period of inactivity for 35-year-old Johnson, but his stock remains high - and he is ready to show just why once again.

“It’s strange really. It always seemed like when I was active I didn’t quite get the credit I deserved,” said Johnson, whose loyal fanbase have stuck by him, many showing their support on social media, over the past two years.

“Sometimes people take for granted what’s there. Now I’ve been away for two years people are begging to see me back.

“Everybody’s appreciating what they’ve been missing.”

But it’s not just the fans who have faith in Johnson, who has won British and Commonwealth light heavyweight titles as a pro.