Johnny Fisher Switches to Zuffa Boxing After Leaving Matchroom

British heavyweight Johnny Fisher has departed Matchroom Boxing after five years to sign a one‑fight deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. He will headline the promotion’s September 26 event at the Copper Box Arena in London, though his opponent has not yet been announced. The move follows Fisher’s first professional loss, prompting him to seek a series of rebuilding fights against modest opposition. Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn explained that the company could not provide such bouts for DAZN viewers, saying, “If I headlined a show for Johnny Fisher against the guys he’s going to be fighting, I would be ridiculed.” Zuffa Boxing, expanding its European presence, is willing to pay more for lower‑risk matchups, making the switch attractive for the fighter.

The signing marks Zuffa Boxing’s second UK card, following a June event in Bournemouth, and highlights a strategic shift in how the promotion develops British talent.