British heavyweight Johnny Fisher is set to headline Zuffa Boxing 11 on September 26 at the Copper Box Arena in London against Belgium’s Michael Pirotton.
Fisher’s move to Dana White’s promotion came with a lucrative offer reportedly six to eight times higher than Matchroom’s proposal. However, the choice of opponent has drawn scrutiny. Pirotton (12-2) has never fought past eight rounds, while Fisher (14-1) is seeking to establish himself following a recent stoppage loss to Dave Allen. Analysts suggest that Fisher’s massive social media reach played a significant role in securing the high-profile deal.
