Johnny Fisher
{{Short description|British professional boxer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox boxer|name=Johnny Fisher|nickname="The Romford Bull"|height=6 ft 4 in (193cm)|weight_class=Heavyweight|total=13|wins=13|KO=11|boxrec=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/990410|birth_date={{b-da|27 February 1999}}|birth_place=Harold Wood, London, England|stance=Orthodox}}
Johnny Fisher (born 27 February 1999) is a British professional boxer.
Early life
Fisher played rugby for a number of years as well as boxing, he says the high level physical sport helped give him a good grounding for his boxing career. His father boxed at amateur level and his grandfather also boxed, but only casually. His siblings have also boxed too.
Fisher has been boxing since before his teens, he stopped but only to pick it back up in his second year of university when he began to spar Joe Joyce. He formed a good relationship with him and sparred him in preparation for Joyce's fight against Daniel Dubois. Fisher said that Joyce's "force has brought my strength along too" and that he is the "closest thing he has seen to a real life human wrecking machine".{{Cite web|title=Johnny Fisher: 'The Romford Bull' is new heavyweight with uni degree, rugby background, bird-watching with his mate Ed, and 'huge power'|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12194540/johnny-fisher-the-romford-bull-is-new-heavyweight-with-uni-degree-rugby-background-and-huge-power|access-date=2022-02-12|website=Sky Sports|language=en}}
Amateur career
Fisher had a brief amateur career of only 10 bouts, three ending in first round stoppages.{{Cite web |last=February 2021 |first=Shaun Brown on 20th |date=2021-02-20 |title=Johnny Fisher: The Student |url=https://boxing-social.com/features/johnny-fisher-the-student/ |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=boxing-social.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Erdman |first=Corey |date=2022-02-14 |title=The Unprecedented Popularity Of Heavyweight Prospect Johnny Fisher |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/unprecedented-popularity-heavyweight-prospect-johnny-fisher--164109 |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=BoxingScene.com |language=en-us}}
Professional career
=Early career=
He made his professional debut on 20 February 2021 against Matt Gordon on the undercard for the David Avanesyan vs. Josh Kelly fight at the Wembley Arena. He won by TKO 2:29 into the first round, with his opponent being both counted and knocked down before the stoppage.
His second fight was against Phil Williams, in the Manchester Arena, he won by TKO again, this time referee Howard Foster stopped the contest 1:46 into round three. His third was in the Matchroom HQ Garden against Danny Whitaker, where he once again won by TKO. In his fourth fight he won against Alvaro Terrero by TKO in the second round after he scored two knockdowns. His fifth fight he won on points at Alexandra Palace against Gabriel Enguema, with referee Mark Bates scoring the contest 59–55 over six rounds.{{Cite web|title=Please login|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/990410|access-date=2022-02-12|website=boxrec.com}} His seventh was against Domnic Musil. His style has been likened to David Pearce.
He won his first title, the BBBofC Southern Area Heavyweight title, on the undercard of Anthony Joshua versus Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena, winning by 7th round TKO against Harry Armstrong after knocking down Armstrong in the first round also.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-12 |title=Johnny Fisher brutally drops opponent ten seconds into fight, wins by vicious knockout |url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1531343/johnny-fisher-knockout-anthony-joshua-robert-helenius-undercard/ |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=talkSPORT |language=en-gb}}
On 3 February 2024, in Las Vegas, Fisher was scheduled to face Dmytro Bezus in a 10-round bout.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Johnny Fisher ready to kickoff big year with Dmytro Bezus fight in Las Vegas |url=https://www.fightmag.com/johnny-fisher-ready-to-kickoff-big-year-with-dmytro-bezus-fight-in-las-vegas/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=30 January 2024}} Fisher stopped Bezus in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Idec |first=Keith |date=2024-02-03 |title=Johnny Fisher Overwhelms Dmytro Bezus, Stops Him In First Round On Benn-Dobson Undercard |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/johnny-fisher-overwhelms-dmytro-bezus-stops-him-first-round-on-benn-dobson-undercard--181183 |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=BoxingScene.com |language=en-us}}
=Fisher vs. Babic=
Fisher knocked out Alen Babić just 36 seconds into their fight at the Copper Box Arena in London, England, on 6 July 2024.
{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/czk0354z7g7o|title=Briton Fisher knocks out Babic in 36 seconds|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=6 July 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/johnny-fisher-blasts-out-stunned-alen-babic-36-seconds--184687|title=Johnny Fisher blasts out stunned Alen Babic in 36 seconds|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=6 July 2024}}
=Fisher vs. Allen=
In his next bout, he faced David Allen on 21 December, 2024, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of the undercard for the heavyweight world title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. After a positive start to the fight, Fisher was knocked down for the first time in his career during the fifth round. However, he recovered to win via split decision, with two of the ringside judges scoring the fight 95-94 for Fisher while the third had it 96-93 in Allen's favour.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/floored-johnny-fisher-survives-dave-allen-with-controversial-win--200882|title=Floored Johnny Fisher survives Dave Allen with controversial win|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=21 December 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/13277960/usyk-vs-fury-2-david-allen-drops-johnny-fisher-only-to-lose-contentious-split-decision-on-undercard|title=Usyk vs Fury 2: David Allen drops Johnny Fisher only to lose contentious split decision on undercard|publisher=Sky Sports|accessdate=21 December 2024}} The decision was met with loud boos in the stadium and several observers, including former cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/video/30998/13278334/johnny-nelson-adamant-johnny-fisher-didnt-beat-dave-allen-no-way-in-a-million-years|title=Johnny Nelson adamant Johnny Fisher didn't beat Dave Allen 'No way in a million years!'|publisher=Sky Sports|accessdate=30 December 2024}} and ex-European title holder Spencer Oliver,{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/boxing/2412364/johnny-fisher-dave-allen-knockdown/|title=‘Disgraceful decision’ – Johnny Fisher beats Dave Allen but boxing world is in uproar after stunning knockdown|publisher=Talksport|accessdate=30 December 2024}} felt Allen had done enough to win the bout, while Fisher's promotor Eddie Hearn said: “I think the best I could hope for when I got in the ring was a draw."{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2024/12/boxing-results-fisher-edges-out-allen-in-controversial-decision/|title=Boxing Results: Fisher Edges Out Allen In Controversial Decision|publisher=Boxing News 24|accessdate=30 December 2024}}
=Fisher vs. Allen II=
Fisher is scheduled to face David Allen in a rematch at the Copper Box Arena in London, England on 17 May, 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c75741gg56wo|title=British rivals Fisher & Allen set for rematch in May|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=7 March 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen 2 set for May in London |url=https://www.fightmag.com/johnny-fisher-vs-dave-allen-2-set-for-may-in-london/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=8 March 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick |title=Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen rematch to headline May 17th Matchroom show in London |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2025/3/6/24379402/johnny-fisher-vs-dave-allen-rematch-headline-may-17-matchroom-show-london-boxing-news-2025 |work=Bad Left Hook |date=6 March 2025 |language=en}}
Personal life
Fisher attended Marshalls Park School in Romford.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-14 |title=Johnny Fisher - aka 'The Romford Bull' - visits former school with gifts |url=https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/sport/21468963.johnny-fisher---aka-the-romford-bull---visits-former-school-gifts/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Romford Recorder |language=en}}
He has a 2:1 in history from Exeter University and did his dissertation on the aerial bombing of Germany in 1944–45.
Fisher's father, John Fisher, is a social media personality under his nickname "Big John". He is known for his catchphrase "Bosh."{{Cite web |date=2024-07-11 |title=Johnny Fisher: Social media star dad keeps heavyweight on track |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c725r1nxv9no |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}
Professional boxing record
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!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
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| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|David Allen |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |10 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title}} |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Alen Babić |TKO |1 (10), {{small|0:36}} |6 Jul 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Copper Box Arena, London, England}} | |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Dmytro Bezus |TKO |1 (8), {{small|2:51}} |3 Feb 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, US}} | |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Harry Armstrong |TKO |7 (10), {{small|1:19}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The O2 Arena, London, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant Southern Area heavyweight title}} |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Emilio Salas |TKO |1 (8), {{small|2:07}} |10 Jun 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Wembley Arena, London, England}} | |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Alfonso Damiani |TKO |4 (8), {{small|2:05}} |11 Mar 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Liverpool Arena, Liverpool, England}} | |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Dominik Musil |TKO |1 (6), {{small|2:03}} |29 Oct 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Wembley Arena London, England}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Michal Reissinger |TKO |2 (6), {{small|0:39}} |6 Aug 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Gabriel Enguema |{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}} |6 |12 Feb 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Alexandra Palace, London, England}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Alvaro Terrero |TKO |2 (6), {{small|2:06}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The O2 Arena, London, England}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Danny Whitaker |TKO |2 (4), {{small|1:08}} |7 Aug 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Matchroom Headquarters, Brentwood, England}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Phil Williams |TKO |3 (4), {{small|1:46}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Matt Gordon |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |1 (4), {{small|2:29}} |20 Feb 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Wembley Arena, London, England}} | |
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