Nothing will hold me back, says Burnham

The Bushey middleweight has been out of the ring since beating Konstantin Alexandrov in September due to a hand injury, which he suffered in training two months later.

Now he is relishing taking on fellow Englishman Whiting, who has had 27 fights.

“This will be a good test,” said Burnham. “I’m sure he will come and have a go.”

Burnham has been working with a new coach in Don Charles, but says his boxing style remains the same.