Matchroom Boxing have confirmed the addition of "The Romford Bull" Johnny Fisher to their roster ahead of his professional fight debut.
Fisher, 21, did not spend long in the amateur ranks. That being said, the brevity of his amateur career is mostly down to the fact that he knocked out nine of his 10 opponents at that level in the opening round.
Trained by respected coach Mark Tibbs at the Origin Gym in Rainham, Essex, 21-year-old Fisher will look to make a name for himself in a maximum-weight bracket already full of big British names such as world champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury plus Dillian Whyte, Dereck Chisora, Daniel Dubois, Joe Joyce and more.
“I’m not that experienced but I’m explosive and I know what I can bring to the table," said Fisher.
"With Mark Tibbs and S-JAM Boxing guiding me, and now Matchroom Boxing as well, I know I’ve got what it takes to get to the top. I'm looking forward to the journey ahead and with the team I have around me there is no reason why I can't achieve my goals.
“I had a couple of promoters after me but Eddie and Matchroom were always my first choice. It’s the top platform so when Sam told me about it, I was very excited.
"I’ve always followed Matchroom, every boxing fan knows who Matchroom are. I’m not going to waste the opportunity; I’m going to give it everything I’ve got.
"I’m looking forward to working with Eddie, he’s a local lad as well. I’ve got the perfect set up. There’s no excuses for me now. I’ve got to knuckle down and I’ve got to give it my best. With my dedication I know I will give it my best shot. The path has been set for me now and I'm going to walk it.
"I look at what Mark did with Dillian Whyte. I’ve been a massive fan of Dillian’s for a number of years now and Mark really brought him along and improved him as a fighter after the Anthony Joshua loss. I think I’ve got the tools to get to the top. It will be a good building process. I’m going to enjoy the journey."
Fisher, who flew out to Las Vegas to spar with Joyce before his domestic superfight with Dubois was postponed by the pandemic, recently completed a history degree at the University of Exeter, and is now ready to try his luck in the professional waters.
Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn has been working ever since the conclusion of his four-week Fight Camp series of shows to ensure as many of his contracted fighters return to the ring by New Year's, and Fisher is likely to make his bow in a four-rounder at the foot of one of the shows in the near future.
“When I got the call about a big strong, talented heavyweight from Romford I was already sold to be honest!’’ said Hearn.
“The domestic heavy scene is thriving at the moment with a host of prospects looking to break through into the mix, and Johnny has the raw power to become a real problem.
"Teaming up with Mark Tibbs is a great move for ‘The Romford Bull’ and he now has the perfect platform on Sky Sports and DAZN to showcase his skills. I’m looking forward to mapping out his career, he is going to be a real fans' favourite.”