Johnny Fisher says that successful the British heavyweight title is the dream, and is hopeful {that a} “massive” combat with Frazer Clarke might be on the playing cards for 2025.
The 25-year-old, who has gained all 12 of his skilled bouts thus far – 11 by knockout, together with a first-round KO of Alen Babic in July – will combat Dave Allen on the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury undercard on December 21, however has Clarke in his sights quickly after.
Clarke, an Olympic bronze medallist as an newbie on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, suffered his first professional loss in a rematch towards Fabio Wardley on October 12 – his jaw damaged when knocked down within the first spherical and requiring surgical procedure.
“Frazer Clarke could be there,” Fisher mentioned of potential opponents subsequent yr, earlier than including: “I’ll caveat that by saying I hope Frazer is okay and therapeutic up effectively, as a result of I used to be fairly anxious for him after that knockout.
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A take a look at the response of the Sky Sports activities Boxing studio as Fabio Wardley emphatically stops Frazer Clarke inside one spherical.
“I’ve bought big respect for Frazer, he has competed at a degree I might solely dream of when it comes to his newbie pedigree.
“That would be a massive fight, but I’m not one to call names out or anything. It’s just if the time is right and it suits, then we’ll both get it on.”
Fisher added: “Frazer is somebody I’d regard as a good friend, like I might regard Dave Allen as a good friend. They’re those that I might I might see me having a very good time in life with exterior of the ring, however this can be a career, and if you get the gloves on, you combat.
Dave Allen is Johnny Fisher’s subsequent opponent, as a part of the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury undercard on December 21
“Whoever is there at the time, I’d love to win the British title. That’s just my dream. That’s a proper iconic belt to win, the names I’d be among then.”
Nicknamed the Romford Bull, Fisher has developed fairly the next since making his skilled debut in February 2021, with an ever-increasing fanbase following him up and down the nation – in addition to to Las Vegas for his first abroad combat towards Dmytro Bezus again in February.
“It’s not cheap for people, and especially in a time of an economic crisis, where people haven’t got spare money, it’s humbling for me,” Fisher mentioned of his loyal assist.
Alen Babic was crushed by knockout within the first spherical of his bout with Johnny Fisher in July
“I can only be grateful for that. Obviously, I need to go and back it up… that’s the key. And so far, I have backed it up. A lot of people didn’t think I’d beat Babic, they thought it was too early.
“However folks within the boxing world who’ve seen me spar, seen me practice and see how arduous I work, they know I can dispatch of individuals like that fairly simply – and I did inside 20 to 30 seconds.”
Fisher added: “All of that stuff [fanbase], it’s secondary to being an amazing boxer. Being an amazing boxer and honing your abilities as a lot as you may is the is the elemental of the place I need to get to.
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Johnny Fisher had an amusing Stoke analogy for rival Moses Itauma when requested about his credentials and mentioned opponents must get their ‘shin pads on’ in the event that they need to beat him.
“But we need to put bums on seats, and to do that, you need to put your character across. You need to be authentic, you need to give something for people to buy into.
“Individuals love their soccer groups, and we have kind of created a soccer atmosphere however with our soccer staff you have bought Millwall followers and West Ham followers collectively, you have bought Man Utd and Man Metropolis followers with one another.”
Sticking with football, Fisher – a West Ham fan – was asked if fighting at the London Stadium would be another dream of his, and what other venues would appeal.
“That may be superb,” he said. “Or Twickenham, as I am a large rugby fan and my dad is a large rugby fan.
Might Wimbledon someday play host to the Romford Bull and an enormous boxing title combat?
“I was at Wimbledon in the summer as well, and I was looking at Centre Court – I think that would be an amazing, iconic venue.
“They will by no means do it. They’d be a bit humorous in regards to the Romford Bull military turning up, however we’ll see.”
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