British heavyweight Johnny Fisher will return to action when he headlines Zuffa Boxing 11 against Belgian opponent Michael Pirotton at London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday September 26.
The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with main live television coverage starting at 7pm UK time. Preliminary bouts will stream on Sky digital platforms from 5pm, while ringwalks for the main event are expected between 9.45pm and 10.15pm.
Fisher, known as the "Romford Bull," enters the contest seeking to kickstart a surge up the heavyweight rankings. The East London puncher holds a professional record of 14 wins and one defeat, with 12 of those victories coming inside the distance to give him a knockout ratio above 85 per cent.
Pirotton travels from Belgium determined to secure a breakthrough victory against his heavily favoured opponent. The Belgian heavyweight has compiled 12 wins and two defeats in his professional career, with six victories coming by knockout. Both of Pirotton's career losses came against fighters who were undefeated at the time of their bouts.
The fixture takes place at the Copper Box Arena in Stratford, East London. Built as a venue for the 2012 London Olympic Games, the indoor arena regularly hosts major domestic and international sporting contests. Broadcast coverage is provided by Sky Sports, Britain's major subscription sports television service, with contract-free streaming available via NOW alongside the Sky Sports mobile app.
Heavyweight main event and fighter statements
Fisher views the September 26 headline clash as an essential step toward his career goals, which include challenging for the British heavyweight title in the near future. Speaking ahead of the bout, the Romford fighter emphasised that securing victory is his top priority.
"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 told Sky Sports. "I've got ambitions in this game."
"You want to get the knockout, you want to get the stoppage, but I've always said from the beginning of my career, I've got to win by whatever cost - the win is the most important thing," Fisher added.
Fisher expressed full confidence that his physical attributes will allow him to end the fight early if an opportunity presents itself during the contest.
"With my power, my strength, my explosivity, of course I can draw a knockout or draw a stoppage," Fisher said. "Once I get someone hurt, I know I can finish them. I can smell when someone's feeling it or in trouble."
Pirotton remains undaunted by Fisher's stopping power and training preparation. Speaking from his training camp in France ahead of the clash, the Belgian heavyweight insisted he cannot be knocked out.
"He's a tough guy, he's strong guy, he's a decent guy, but he can't knock me out," Pirotton told Sky Sports. "I'm not over and it's not over until I say it's over."
Fisher has built a passionate local following in East London and Essex, known as the "Romford Bull Army" or "Bosh Army." In the buildup to the fight, Sky Sports Boxing reporter Andy Scott joined Fisher and his supporters for a promotional run through Wapping in London as the heavyweight prepared for his main event appearance.
Richards vs Kalajdzic and complete undercard lineup
The Zuffa Boxing 11 card features a series of competitive matchups beneath the main event. In the chief support contest, former world light-heavyweight title challenger Craig Richards takes on Radivoje "Hot Rod" Kalajdzic as Richards looks to relaunch his push for a world championship in the 175-pound division.
British middleweights Lee Cutler and Louis Greene square off in an all-action domestic bout. Cutler, known for his Scotty 2 Hotty inspired celebration, faces Greene in a 160-pound contest designed to deliver non-stop action on the London bill.
Unbeaten Preston prospect Leon Hughes tests himself against Michael Stephenson, a light-heavyweight who enters the ring with a 10-3 professional record. In another international matchup, Cesar Mateo Tapia puts his undefeated 19-0 record on the line against Leo Ruiz, a California-based Mexican boxer holding a 17-1 record.
London-based Moldovan Aurel Ignat puts his undefeated record on the line against Mexican Olympian Rogelio Romero. Ignat earned attention last year by scoring a first-round knockout victory over Scott Forrest, while Romero, a prospect hailing from Juarez, Mexico, enters the bout with a 6-0 record featuring a 100 per cent knockout ratio.
The card also showcases emerging talent and debuting fighters across multiple weight classes. Kayla Allen makes her professional debut, while Alex MacMillan seeks to continue his winning momentum against French boxer Guillaume Azagier, who holds a 2-0 record.
Former national amateur champion Fred Pullen makes his professional debut against Italian fighter Leonardo Faretina. Additionally, undefeated American prospect Alexis De La Cerda meets unbeaten Irish prospect Cain Lewis in a clash of unbeatens.
Broadcast schedule and streaming details
Zuffa Boxing 11 takes place on Saturday September 26 at the Copper Box Arena in London. Live coverage of the bill starts at 7pm UK time on Sky Sports, with preliminary matches streamed on Sky digital platforms from 5pm.
Fans looking to watch the event can access Sky Sports through standard broadcast subscriptions, contract-free streaming passes via NOW, or through the Sky Sports mobile app.
