AT SOME point, some-body somewhere will have carried out a study into the number one cause of anxiety.
Apologies to that person for not seeking out their research, but it’s safe to assume the fear of getting into a fight would be pretty high on any list. Vying for top spot might be the thought of walking out in front of an audience to play an instrument or sing for them.
The idea of actually volunteering for either would cause most people to book an appointment with a therapist.
Late on a Thursday evening, Josh Warrington is perched on the side of the ring in his gym, picking away at his guitar and quietly singing his way through the Oasis back catalogue.
This isn’t one of those cringeworthy moments where somebody decides to “treat” their unsuspecting guests to an impromptu acoustic guitar set.
The IBF featherweight belt-holder has spent the evening recounting the tale of his first ever public performance. Live. On stage at the O2 Academy in Leeds. In front of around 2,000 people.
“I’ve been walking to the ring for 13 years. There’s a bit of a moment where you walk from.
