Johnny Fisher Weighs In at 243 for Zuffa Boxing 11 Debut

Johnny Fisher tipped the scales at 243 pounds on Friday ahead of his heavyweight main event against Michael Pirotton at Zuffa Boxing 11, the promotion's first show since signing the Romford heavyweight away from Matchroom. Pirotton, the Belgian visitor, came in at 240.6 pounds, giving Fisher a 2.4-pound edge heading into their scheduled 10-round bout Saturday at London's Copper Box Arena.

The card airs live on Paramount+ in the US and Sky Sports in the UK, with first bell at 2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. UK.

What This Fight Means For Fisher's Career

Fisher enters at 14-1 with 12 knockouts, and Saturday's headline slot is his first assignment since jumping to Dana White's Zuffa Boxing. He called it the start of "the most exciting chapter" of his career when the signing was announced, thanking Dana White and Nick Khan and rallying his "Bull Army" fan base. The stakes are sharpened by the venue: this is Fisher's third fight at the Copper Box, where he also suffered the lone loss of his career against Dave Allen. Fisher won that series opener by split decision before Allen stopped him in the rematch. He rebounded by stopping Ivan Balaz in four rounds, and now gets an immediate spotlight fight to open his run with the new promotion.

Pirotton is largely untested against this level of opposition, and the weigh-in numbers suggest a fairly conventional heavyweight matchup rather than a size mismatch.

Betting Angle

Sportsbooks have Fisher as a heavy favorite, with some markets pricing him as short as 7/100, meaning bettors would need to risk a large amount to profit modestly. That kind of price reflects the gap in name value and opportunity between the two heavyweights more than a wide skills gap, since Pirotton has never been stopped in his career. For bettors, the number makes straight moneyline action unappealing, and the more interesting markets are likely to be around round total or method of victory given Fisher's knockout rate and Pirotton's durability. A close weigh-in with a fighter this heavily favored is worth watching just to confirm neither man made unusual last minute weight moves, but nothing here changes the core read: this is Fisher's fight to lose on his new promotional stage.

The Copper Box card also features Craig Richards making 174.2 pounds for his light heavyweight bout with Radivoje Kalajdzic, plus a pair of middleweight ten rounders and four additional undercard fights rounding out the nine bout bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Johnny Fisher weigh for the Michael Pirotton fight?

Johnny Fisher weighed 243 pounds for his heavyweight main event against Michael Pirotton at Zuffa Boxing 11, outweighing Pirotton by 2.4 pounds.

Where and when is Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton?

Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton in a scheduled 10-round heavyweight bout at the Copper Box Arena in London on Saturday, September 26, airing on Paramount+ in the US and Sky Sports in the UK.

What is Johnny Fisher's record heading into Zuffa Boxing 11?

Johnny Fisher enters the Michael Pirotton fight at 14-1 with 12 knockouts, marking his first bout since signing with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing promotion.