Reporting note: this article draws on Sky Sports; LodiScore provides the summary and editorial framing.
The Romford Bull Returns to Headline Copper Box Bill
Johnny Fisher will return to the ring on Saturday, September 26, facing Belgium’s Michael Pirotton in a 10-round heavyweight main event at The Copper Box Arena, broadcast live on Sky Sports. The bout marks Fisher’s promotional debut under the Zuffa Boxing banner.
Fisher (14-1, 12 KOs) enters the contest looking to cement momentum after rebounding from a May rematch defeat against David Allen. The 26-year-old closed his previous campaign with a decisive stoppage victory over Ivan Balaz in December, re-establishing the forward pressure and heavy right hand that built his domestic following.
Pirotton’s Record and Durability
Pirotton (12-2, 6 KOs) arrives with a reputation for durability. The Belgian turned professional in 2019, securing 10 consecutive victories before suffering two points defeats against undefeated opposition in 2025. He has since rebuilt form with back-to-back stoppage victories this year.
Pirotton has never been knocked down in 14 professional bouts. Fisher, whose offense relies on driving through an opponent’s guard to land flush hooks to the ribcage and jaw, aims to break that statistic.
"It's a golden ticket for Michael Pirotton, but it's also my golden ticket because if I win, I get to go on to bigger and better things," Fisher said. "With my power, my strength, my explosivity, of course I can draw a knockout or draw a stoppage. Once I get someone hurt, I know I can finish them."
Loaded Undercard at Copper Box
The September 26 card features an established supporting cast:
- Craig Richards vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic: A 10-round light heavyweight co-feature matching two experienced world-level contenders.
- Lee Cutler vs. Louis Greene: A domestic 10-round middleweight collision between Cutler (16-2, 8 KOs) and Greene (19-4, 12 KOs).
- Prospect Bouts: Undefeated welterweight Alex MacMillan (4-0, 3 KOs) and light heavyweight Leon Hughes (5-0, 4 KOs) feature in separate six-round contests.
- Professional Debuts: Lightweight prospects Kayla Allen and Fred Pullen make their pro entries.
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