Fisher Confirms Pirotton For September 26 Debut

Johnny Fisher will face Michael Pirotton in his Zuffa Boxing debut on September 26 at The Copper Box Arena in London.

Sky Sports reports that Pirotton, a 12-2 Belgian heavyweight with six knockouts, has been confirmed as Fisher's opponent for the 10-round main event. The matchup comes after Fisher signed with Zuffa Boxing earlier this month, though the promotion had not immediately named his first opponent under the new deal.

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Fisher Eyes Statement Win Against Pirotton

Pirotton enters on a two-fight winning streak in 2026 after dropping consecutive bouts last year. Fisher, 14-1 with 12 knockouts, told reporters he sees the fight as a stepping stone to bigger opportunities. "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," he said, per Bad Left Hook. "I've got ambitions in this game."

Fisher added that he plans to become the first fighter to stop Pirotton and believes his power will be the difference come fight night. The 25-year-old heavyweight suffered his lone loss last year but has since rebounded with three straight wins, all by knockout.

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The September 26 card marks Zuffa Boxing's latest London show as the promotion continues its UK expansion.

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• Bad Left Hook — Johnny Fisher’s September 26 opponent announced as Michael Pirotton