Callum Johnson given date to meet Ighor Mikhalkin for European Light Heavyweight title

By Duncan Browne
Published 7th Mar 2020, 16:33 BST
Updated 7th Mar 2020, 16:58 BST
Callum Johnson with his Commonwealth title. Photo: David DawsonCallum Johnson with his Commonwealth title. Photo: David Dawson
Callum Johnson with his Commonwealth title. Photo: David Dawson
Boxers to clash at Manchester Arena...

Callum Johnson will fight for the European Light Heavyweight title on May 2.

The Boston boxer will meet Ighor Mikhalkin on the undercard of Dyllian Whyte's WBC heavyweight title battle against Alexander Povetkin, Matchroom Boxing has confirmed.

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Johnson, 34, will be keen to claim the European title, having previously been British and Commonwealth champion.

Johnson will return to the ring for the first time since March last year, when he defeated Seanie Monaghan in New York.

Mikhalkin, a 34-year-old Russian, has won 23 and lost two of his pro bouts.

Johnson's only defeat came in his world title bout against Artur Beterbiev. He has won his other 18 pro fights.

The two fighters will meet at Manchester Arena.

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