Johnny Fisher signs deal with Zuffa Boxing ahead of September 26 fight

British heavyweight Johnny Fisher has signed a “promotional agreement” with Zuffa Boxing.

The 27-year-old from Romford is scheduled to make his debut for Zuffa on September 26 at his local fortress, the Copper Box Arena in London, England.

Described in the Zuffa marketing material as “one of Britain’s fastest-rising heavyweight contenders”, Fisher – perhaps best known for his “bosh” catchphrase – is in something of a rebuilding phase of his career after being stopped in five rounds by Dave Allen in May last year. That defeat, the only one on his 14-1 (12 KOs) career, came five months after Fisher was considered fortunate to get the 10-round split decision over Allen in Saudi Arabia.

Allen remains the most accomplished fighter Fisher has faced. His best win came over Alen Babic in July 2024 via first round KO. The win over Babic and the loss to Allen were both staged by Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn at sell-out Copper Box events.

Hearn has previously stated that Fisher moves to Zuffa with his blessing. The promoter, who has long recognised Fisher’s market value, couldn’t match the offer from his promotional rivals.

“It’s over six times what I would pay [Fisher to fight] that opponent,” Hearn told IFLTV in June. “If Zuffa offered half the money [they offered Fisher] we wouldn’t have matched it. Good luck, mate, go and sign it. I’m actually pleased for Johnny.”

Fisher, who overcame an early scare to beat Ivan Balaz in December, has been one of Britian’s most reliable ticket-sellers for several years. He is not considered among the leading 10 heavyweights in Britain, however.

“The most exciting chapter of my professional career begins,” Fisher said via the marketing material. “Thank you to Dana White, Nick Khan, and the Zuffa Boxing team for this opportunity. Everything has led to this point. Bull Army, get ready to assemble. Bosh!”

His opponent will be announced in the coming weeks.