Johnny Fisher prepares for Zuffa Boxing debut against Michael Pirotton
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Johnny Fisher returns to the Copper Box Arena on Saturday for a 10-round bout, marking his Zuffa Boxing debut against Belgium's Michael Pirotton. After suffering his first professional defeat last year against Dave Allen, Fisher aims to rebuild his career and silence critics. With 14 wins and one loss, he acknowledges the challenges ahead but emphasizes that one loss does not define him. His new training camp under Tony Sims promises extensive preparation, reflecting his commitment to improve.
- •Fisher has 14 wins, including 12 by knockout, and one loss.
- •This fight against Pirotton is Fisher's promotional debut for Zuffa Boxing.
- •Fisher's last fight ended in a fifth-round stoppage loss to Dave Allen.
- •He has made significant changes in training and preparation leading up to this bout.
- •Fisher aspires to compete for the British title within the next 12 to 18 months.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — 'Bosh', backlash and rebuild - how far can Fisher go?
- 7:08 AMBBC Sport — 'Bosh', backlash and rebuild - how far can Fisher go?
"British heavyweight Johnny Fisher - who returns to the Copper Box for his Zuffa Boxing debut on Saturday - reflects on defeat, fame and his rebuild.
"British heavyweight Johnny Fisher - who returns to the Copper Box for his Zuffa Boxing debut on Saturday - reflects on defeat, fame and his rebuild.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 7:10 AM'Bosh', backlash and rebuild - how far can Fisher go?
British heavyweight Johnny Fisher - who returns to the Copper Box for his Zuffa Boxing debut on Saturday - reflects on defeat, fame and his rebuild.
- BBC SportSep 25, 2026, 7:08 AM'Bosh', backlash and rebuild - how far can Fisher go?
British heavyweight Johnny Fisher - who returns to the Copper Box for his Zuffa Boxing debut on Saturday - reflects on defeat, fame and his rebuild.
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