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Johnny Fisher Secures Majority Points Victory Over Michael Pirotton on Zuffa Debut

British heavyweight Johnny Fisher won his first fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner with a majority points victory against Michael Pirotton at London's Copper Box Arena.

  • Johnny Fisher secured his 15th victory in 16 professional contests.
  • The bout was Fisher's first appearance since joining Dana White's Zuffa promotion.
  • Michael Pirotton sustained a cut around his eye early in the fight.

British heavyweight Johnny Fisher claimed a majority points victory over Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London. This marked the 27-year-old Essex fighter's debut under the Zuffa Boxing banner, securing his 15th win in 16 professional contests.

The fight saw Fisher, known as the "Romford Bull," outpoint the 30-year-old Belgian, who battled on despite a cut around his eye from early in the bout. The judges scored the contest 95-95, 98-92, and 96-95.

Fisher briefly threatened a stoppage in the final round after staggering Pirotton with a short right hand, but Pirotton held on. The victory comes after Fisher's departure from Matchroom Boxing to join Dana White's Zuffa promotion.

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