Overview
- Zuffa Boxing announced that Johnny Fisher has signed with the promotion and will headline Zuffa Boxing 11 at London’s Copper Box Arena on September 26, a show that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
- Multiple outlets reported the signing on Monday, and Fisher publicly thanked Dana White, Nick Khan and the Zuffa team for the opportunity.
- His departure from long-time promoter Matchroom came after reported negotiations in which Matchroom could not match a larger financial offer, according to several accounts.
- Fisher has started working with a new coach, Tony Sims, and says he aims to use the bigger platform to challenge for major titles including the British heavyweight crown.
- Key fight details remain pending: Zuffa has not named Fisher’s opponent or released ticketing information, and publications differ on his pro record (Zuffa lists 14-1 while at least one outlet reports 14-2).