Okay, so since last we spoke, a few things have happened on the domestic scene, notably Martin Power stepping aside for his belt, and Carl Johanneson getting a pasting as he got his shot at the European title.
I like that he wanted to challenge for it, but it looks that Johanneson will continue to be a force at British level, but not anywhere above there, at least until Kirakosyan retires or vacates to try for bigger things himself.
My one worry is that in finding his level, Johanneson will lose his ambition, and will lose his title in ignominous fashion a few months or a year down the line. In a confidence sport like boxing, I hope it won't hurt him too much and that he can come back stronger from the defeat.
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