Johnny Fisher, the British heavyweight known as the "Romford Bull," will step back into the ring next month to face Belgian contender Michael Pirotton. The bout marks Fisher's debut under the Zuffa Boxing banner and will headline a ten‑round main event on Sky Sports on Saturday, September 26. With a professional record of 14 wins, one loss and 12 knockouts, Fisher is eager to build on his recent resurgence after a December stoppage victory over Ivan Balaz, which helped him recover from a May setback against David Allen. Pirotton, who comes into the fight with a 12‑2 record and six knockouts, has been waiting for his chance to test himself against a high‑profile opponent.
In a pre‑fight interview with Sky Sports, Fisher explained his mindset: "I'm excited, but I'm also driven and determined. The next fight is always the hardest fight, and everyone I fight is a dangerous opponent because they're getting onto this show with Sky Sports, Zuffa, with the Romford Bull Army there.
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. I've got ambitions in this game." Pirotton began his professional career in 2019 and quickly amassed a ten‑fight winning streak. After suffering two decision losses to unbeaten fighters in 2025, he rebounded this year with back‑to‑back stoppage victories, demonstrating both resilience and power. Although he has never been knocked down, Fisher is confident that his own punching power could change that narrative.
"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 said. "But 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.
I can smell when someone's feeling it or in trouble." The upcoming fight is more than just another entry on both fighters' résumés; it represents a pivotal moment in Fisher's career trajectory. He believes the September 26 showdown will showcase a version of the Romford Bull that fans have yet to see.
"I'm very, very excited to show people what I can do. You haven't seen the best version of the Romford Bull yet. We're going to try and show that on September 26," he added.
The event itself promises a stacked card. Alongside the Fisher‑Pirotton headline, the co‑main event will feature a ten‑round light‑heavyweight clash between Craig "Spider" Richards and Radivoje "Hot Rod" Kalajdzic.
The British middleweight division will also be represented in a ten‑rounder pitting Lee Cutler (16‑2, eight knockouts) against Louis Greene (19‑4, twelve knockouts). In addition, welterweight prospect Alex MacMillan (4‑0, three knockouts) and light‑heavyweight Leon Hughes (5‑0, four knockouts) will each compete in separate six‑round bouts, while lightweight newcomers Kayla Allen and Fred Pullen are set to make their professional debuts. Fans are encouraged to watch the event using a Chrome browser for the optimal video player experience. The fight night will be streamed live on Sky Sports, offering a chance to see Fisher attempt to cement his place among the heavyweight elite and to witness Pirotton seize what many consider a "golden ticket" to greater exposure.
Whether the Romford Bull can deliver a decisive knockout or whether Pirotton will defy expectations and stay on his feet remains to be seen, but the anticipation surrounding this matchup underscores the growing excitement around British heavyweight boxing in 2026.