MOPPY BALBOA

EKOW ESSUMAN'S road to a world title shot has been littered with mops and buckets.

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The welterweight contender has rebuilt his career since he surprisingly lost his British title two years ago.

He sent former undisputed champion Josh Taylor into retirement with an upset win on Scottish soil six months ago.

And he can secure a shot at the big time with victory over Jack Catterall next weekend.

The clash will support Chris Eubank Jr's rematch with Conor Benn in front of up to 60,000 fans at the still-shiny Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

But Essuman, 36, will be content just to box in a ring which doesn't double up as a health hazard.

For the Nottingham man has spent as much time in the gym evading puddles as he has punches.