Johnny Fisher to fight Michael Pirotton on September 26 in debut
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Johnny Fisher is set to make his Zuffa Boxing debut against Michael Pirotton on September 26. The fight will take place in a 10-round main event at The Copper Box Arena. Pirotton, with a record of 12-2, is coming off two consecutive wins after a tough 2025. Fisher, who is 14-1, explains the significance of the fight for his career ambitions, emphasizing the need for a victory to progress in the sport. He also expresses a desire to be the first to stop Pirotton, showcasing his confidence heading into the match.
- •Fisher signs with Zuffa Boxing for his upcoming fight.
- •Pirotton is on a two-fight win streak in 2026.
- •The fight is scheduled for September 26 at The Copper Box Arena.
- •Fisher holds a record of 14-1 with 12 KOs.
- •Pirotton's record stands at 12-2 with 6 KOs.
- 4:17 PMBad Left Hook — Johnny Fisher’s September 26 opponent announced as Michael Pirotton
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Johnny Fisher’s September 26 opponent announced as Michael Pirotton
"BRENTWOOD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Boxer Johnny Fisher at Matchroom Boxing HQ on August 06, 2026 in Brentwood, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) | Getty Images While it was announced that Johnny Fisher has signed a deal with Zuffa Boxing and is scheduled to make his debut under their banner on September 26, his opponent had not been formally announced. Sky Sports now reports that Michael Pirotton will get the nod as his opponent in the 10-round main event. Pirotton (12-2, 6 KOs), who fights out of Belgium, is coming off two consecutive wins in 2026 that followed two consecutive defeats in 2025. He’s a low-level opponent who will be taking a marginal step up in class here against Fisher, who isn’t exactly a world beater himself. Fisher (14-1, 12 KOs) says he’s got plans for himself in this sport and to get to where he wants to go, he’ll need to take care of business in this outing. “It’s a golden ticket for Michael Pirotton, but it’s also my golden ticket because if I win, I get to go on to bigger and better things. I’ve got ambitions in this game.” The main goal is securing the win, says Fisher, but he’s also hoping to be the first to stop his opponent and believes he has the power and will to do just that come fight night.
"Johnny Fisher headlines at The Copper Box Arena next month.
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External links- Bad Left HookAug 19, 2026, 4:17 PMJohnny Fisher’s September 26 opponent announced as Michael Pirotton
BRENTWOOD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Boxer Johnny Fisher at Matchroom Boxing HQ on August 06, 2026 in Brentwood, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) | Getty Images While it was announced that Johnny Fisher has signed a deal with Zuffa Boxing and is scheduled to make his debut under their banner on September 26, his opponent had not been formally announced. Sky Sports now reports that Michael Pirotton will get the nod as his opponent in the 10-round main event. Pirotton (12-2, 6 KOs), who fights out of Belgium, is coming off two consecutive wins in 2026 that followed two consecutive defeats in 2025. He’s a low-level opponent who will be taking a marginal step up in class here against Fisher, who isn’t exactly a world beater himself. Fisher (14-1, 12 KOs) says he’s got plans for himself in this sport and to get to where he wants to go, he’ll need to take care of business in this outing. “It’s a golden ticket for Michael Pirotton, but it’s also my golden ticket because if I win, I get to go on to bigger and better things. I’ve got ambitions in this game.” The main goal is securing the win, says Fisher, but he’s also hoping to be the first to stop his opponent and believes he has the power and will to do just that come fight night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:17 PMJohnny Fisher’s September 26 opponent announced as Michael Pirotton
Johnny Fisher headlines at The Copper Box Arena next month.
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