Johnny Fisher has made the significant decision to join Zuffa Boxing, departing from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom in a move that shakes the boxing landscape. Known for his strong following in London and Essex, Fisher had emerged as one of Hearn’s standout stars over the last three years, significantly aided by the social media presence of his father, Big John.

Despite his popularity, Fisher’s recent performance has been inconsistent. Key highlights from his recent fights include:

• A controversial decision win over Dave Allen in late 2024.
• A fifth-round stoppage loss in their rematch last May.
• A comeback victory via fourth-round TKO against Ivan Balaz in December, although he faced adversity early in that bout.

Zuffa may be looking to leverage Fisher's fanbase, or this could be another strategic move to outmaneuver Matchroom. Following its launch in January, Zuffa has already attracted notable talent, including Conor Benn, who left Hearn amid a two-year saga involving failed drug tests.

Tensions between Dana White, Zuffa's boss, and Eddie Hearn have escalated, with both having exchanged barbs publicly after once being on friendly terms. Hearn commented on Fisher’s move, expressing happiness for him while also acknowledging the challenges ahead: “It’s amazing, and I’m so happy for him, because it’s a [one-]fight [deal] that can go and pay a mortgage.” However, he noted that Fisher seeks lower-level competition to regain his momentum, which he feels he cannot provide for DAZN.