Johnny Fisher - What's Next?
Johnny 'The Romford Bull' Fisher defeats Michael Pirotton this weekend, standing at 15-1.
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A fight that went the distance, there wasn't any major chance for a knockout for either fighter, minus the final round where of course, being heavyweights, both men were grasping on, just holding for the final bell to ring.
Many people have their opinions on Johnny.
Fisher has a fan base that is unmatched, with his father, 'Big John' becoming viral on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, spouting the chance for Johnny's boxing career to gain a strong, loyal fanbase, the 'Bull Army' as they call themselves.
Some may say Fisher would be better off in other circumstances, other promotions. He had his time at Matchroom, gaining major attention and many eyes on him, however with career changes, last weekend's fight was his first promotion headlining Dana White's 'Zuffa Boxing'. Many see this as a step down for Johnny, going from a high anticipated promotion such as Queensberry and/or Matchroom, to a less anticipated promotional company, but it could be good for him. Johnny can dominate and be one of the best Zuffa heavyweights that Dana has obtained.
Even more so in the future, many of the public have said Johnny could move to Misfits. It's been debated and talked online by lots of the general boxing community and fans, as well as other boxing journalists and influencers, as people see him being able to then have significantly easier opponents at Misfits, and being able to hold a strong career.
My personal opinion, I feel Johnny would be taping off the line where he can pass and be one of the best. Misfits has been infamously known for showing and promoting some very 'different' cards shall we say, such as the 'Ibiza Final Boss', a non-boxer who gained viral media attention for a haircut and beard, vs 'Jordan McCann', Salford, Manchester Rapper, who also, is not a boxer, and who admitted during an IFL TV interview he wasn't in shape, and was smoking cigarettes in training.
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"Not a thing man, it is what it is man. Listen, my big belly is hanging out, my big t*ts—I'll be honest, you know what? I was smoking 40 a day, I'm still whiffing, I'm still br*ssing, I'm still out here. But I ain't pulling out of no fight.'' - Jordan McCann
Now this is the thing. Many say these sorts of fighters, aren't fighters. It's the same idea from years ago when 'YouTuber Boxing' came around, with fights such as Jake Paul vs KSI. Multiple boxers and boxing fans around the globe have had their fair share of thoughts on Misfits and similar promotions, saying it is 'embarrassing' for boxing. Some even may see it as disrespectful, non-boxers getting viewed by the public as 'boxers', yet some cards with prospects and top professional boxers getting less viewership.
Regardless of all of this, I think Johnny Fisher has potential. I feel Fisher would be limiting himself going to Misfits, and staying on his path at Zuffa is probably the best bet for the Romford Bull.
-Jenson Hubbard, Journalist
