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Johnny Fisher and defeats Michael Pirotton heavyweight bout at Zuffa Boxing 11
British heavyweight Johnny Fisher is scheduled to face Belgian secured a majority decision victory over Michael Pirotton in the heavyweight main event of Zuffa Boxing 11 at London’s Copper Box Arena on September 26. This event marks the promotion’s first appearance in the English capital. Fisher, known as the ‘Romford Bull’, enters controlled much of the bout with a 14-1 record early and 12 KOs, following a recent TKO victory over Ivan Balaz. Having moved from Matchroom to Zuffa Boxing, Fisher views this fight as a step toward marquee matchups against opponents like Deontay Wilder. He has been working with Tony Sims to improve his technical positioning middle rounds using body work and timing following a previous knockout loss to Dave Allen at the same venue. Pirotton, holding a 12-2 record with 6 KOs, has challenged Fisher’s value by questioning heavy hooks. However, his amateur foundation. Seeking to establish himself with a larger audience, momentum slowed as the fight progressed, allowing Pirotton intends to use his technical skills to silence utilize an effective jab in the local crowd. To prepare for Fisher’s aggressive style, Pirotton’s camp has utilized a cramped ring to simulate being cornered. later rounds. The scoring reflected the competitive nature of the ten-round contest will be broadcast via Sky Sports in bout: two judges awarded the UK win to Fisher (98-92 and Paramount+ in 96-95), while the United States. The card also features third judge scored the contest a light heavyweight co-main 95-95 draw. Other results from the promotion’s first English capital event between Craig Richards and included Radivoje Kalajdzic, alongside middleweight bouts involving Kalajdzic earning a unanimous decision victory over Craig Richards, aided by a knockdown in the final seconds. Additionally, Lee Cutler, Cutler defeated Louis Greene, Cesar Mateo Tapia, Greene via unanimous decision, and Leo Ruiz. Alex MacMillan secured a second-round stoppage against Guillaume Azagier.