On the first Saturday in February, hot heavyweight contender Johnny Fisher missed out on a light meal with opponent Dmytro Bezas on Matchroom Boxing's lunchtime card. Connor Benn will be the headliner on the 4th.th Floor of the Cosmopolitan Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
Fisher easily dominated Bezus in the first round, improving his record to 11-0 with just one victory. On a moderate note, fellow British heavyweight contender David Adeleye stopped the same big old hunk in two rounds when they met last year. anyway…
“Round 1 knockout. He wasn't throwing it back. I think I measured it well. I think my temperament turned a corner in the last camp. I know I'm rough at times and I'm tough at times. But it's about setting things up. “Because as you move up the level, it's going to be different,” Fisher said in the Matchroom Boxing ring after his win.
In his last fight, on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius in August 2023, Fisher won the Southern Area Heavyweight Title against Harry Armstrong and was named the Boxing Press Club's Young Boxer of the Year that same year. I concluded with. Previous winners of the award include Barry McGuigan, Nigel Benn, Naseem Hamed, Frank Bruno and Joe Calzaghe. A serious company.
“I am extremely honored to receive the 'Young Boxer of the Year' award from the Boxing Writers Club,” said Fisher. “I remember the names that have come up so far and it's incredible. Frank Bruno is one that comes to mind right away.”
OK – so far typical for a good and solid prospect. Johnny easily defeats anything in front of him and actually blows them away, winning awards and gaining international experience. Far from typical for an 11-fight pro, what makes him instantly stand out is the incredible popularity he enjoys, which has already surpassed Ricky Hatton's Blues. It resonates with the energy and vibration of the Moon at its peak.
Johnny 'The Romford Bull' Fisher fought his way out of his hometown of Essex, England, where he has such a following that his followers are more than just a fandom, they have their own collective noun. I have. “Bull Army Bosch Soldiers” number in the thousands, are tribal, have a loud voice, and are a product of the Bull's Army that cannot be overlooked in terms of clothing. Yes, we already have the product. They too have bought thousands of tickets, most of them directly from Johnny himself and his irrepressible father, John Sr. Then start your day in perfect English, enjoy the day with a drink or two, and turn the energy of the day into enthusiastic support on fight night.
Take this. Fisher, who returned in just his fifth fight but ironically the only one he has won so far, now has 10 wins, with the undercard of wins over John Ryder and Danny Jacobs at Alexandra Palace. He surpassed Spanish import Gabriel Nguema, who had 12 losses. For this night of educational battles in the capital, his father and son personally sold 2,000 tickets and told reporters they could have sold many more. Might be so.
It's not just Essex's friends and friends of friends who are rooting for the Fishers. His popularity is national, although his new support base is probably in the south-west of the country, thanks to his university days at Exeter, his degree in history and his sporting activities on the rugby field.
This increase in national fan base is perhaps a little surprising to the Fishers themselves. Like Hatton, much of the support is for fighters and their families who are simply good, genuine, funny and talented people.
Yes, they are adept at leveraging social media engagement. What started as glimpses of family life, workout videos, on-camera chats, and everyday minutiae has grown into a multi-platform phenomenon, the cult of “Bosh” – in case you haven't noticed it… Enjoy on Google.
Let's go back to boxing. Johnny Fisher's amateur career was limited. BoxRec has him 2-0, 2 KOs, but the record is understood to put him close to 10 undefeated. He touched gloves less during his teenage years, and during his sophomore year in college to become Joe Joyce's sparring partner as part of “The Juggernaut”'s preparation for a fight against Daniel Dubois. I tightened my gloves.
Fisher, who turned professional, signed promotional and management documents with Matchroom Boxing and S-Jam respectively, before making his debut in the professional ranks (with a stoppage victory) in February 2021. The Romford man is led by Mark Tibbs at Origin Gym in Raynham, Essex. Tibbs Fischer is all about McCracken-Floch's longevity.
The British heavyweight scene is also good at the moment. We obviously have the right elite in Fury and Joshua, we have ridiculous talent in Dubois and Joyce, and below that we have the step-right uppers in British champion Fabio Wardley and his recent opponent Fraser Clarke. .
Johnny Fisher currently sits at number 11 in BoxRec's British heavyweight rankings, with Nathan Gorman, David Adeleye and Solomon Dacres above him in that order, with Fraser not far behind reaching number seven. Moses Itauma will also be included in the ranking. It takes up most of the conversation. That child looks very special.
There are a lot of fighters in this game, a lot of opportunities for those who progress, and a lot of money can be made, especially in the call of the Middle East, where the heavyweights are king.
So, can Johnny himself become the Fisher King? The battle with Adelaide and Dacres is probably still a few hours away. Dave Allen would be an interesting test with name value and that has been mentioned. It would be good if Nathan Gorman decides to continue and gets fit, but again, that's unlikely. Is Nick Webb still fighting?
We expect some sort of step up from Fisher in his next game, which is bound to happen, and he certainly looks ready for that. The Mausch Wach-type opponent is probably where we're headed, or maybe Mausch Wach himself.
As Eddie Hearn himself increasingly admits, while the Venn diagram of Bosch and boxing is essential to keeping Fischer moving forward, he must soon see a credible challenge in the middle where the circles overlap. It could be a domestic issue.
Johnny Fisher clearly has a close-knit team, athleticism, proven popularity and, at 25 years old, time on his side to become something truly special.
He is also practical and strategic. In an interview with Matchroom Boxing he said:We can expect it this year. I spoke to Eddie before Christmas and you have a blueprint of where you want to go. We may not want to think too far ahead, but we're looking at the British and the British. ”
Winston Churchill once said: “History will be kind to me, because I'm going to write it.'' And I'm sure Johnny 'The Romford Bull' Fisher, as a historical figure himself, would say the same.
Bosch.
