Johnny Fisher Plots Comeback After Dave Allen Defeat

London, UK - Just one month after his defeat to Dave Allen, British heavyweight Johnny Fisher is back in front of the cameras, refreshed, focused, and speaking candidly about what comes next. In an interview with Sky News, Fisher opened up about his mindset, mistakes, and motivation to push forward in the unforgiving world of heavyweight boxing.

"I feel free. I feel relaxed. I'm ready to prove a point."

Fisher suffered a points defeat in his July rematch with Dave Allen. It was a bout he didn’t have to take, and even Allen himself admitted that if he had been advising Fisher, he would have recommended skipping the immediate rematch. But for Fisher, it was a matter of pride.

“I thought, am I the sort of man that I think I am if I just walk away and don’t have the second fight? Because it was a close fight. If I'm a man of my word, I'm a man of honor, I've got to go in there and do it,” Fisher explained.

While the rematch didn’t go his way, the 25-year-old from Romford sees it as a turning point.

Learning the Hard Way

Looking back on his performance, Fisher admitted he strayed from what made him successful in the first place. “I sort of went too far away from what I'm good at,” he said. “I'm a come-forward guy. I'm aggressive.”

Fisher noted that in trying to adapt or overthink his approach, he lost touch with the pressure style that made his early bouts, including the Babić fight and Southern Area title clash, so effective. Now, he’s recommitting to that identity.

"That pressure of the zero is gone."

Despite the loss, Fisher believes he has gained something vital: clarity. "Now that pressure of the zero is gone," he said, referring to the end of his unbeaten record, "I've sort of certified what I am and what I'm going to be good at going forward."

That vision includes being more aggressive, embracing risk, and delivering entertaining fights. He also acknowledged areas for growth. “Few more defensive intricacies, bit of know-how on the inside, nullifying guys punching at me — there's nothing that can't be taught,” he said.

Support from the Team

Longtime trainer Mark Tibbs has been pivotal in Fisher's development, taking him from a raw novice with only limited amateur experience and helping him headline shows as a professional.

“I just gotta say, the man took me from being a complete raw novice … he’s refined me into something where I couldn’t dream of going,” Fisher said, clearly emotional about Tibbs’ mentorship.

Commentator Gary Logan also praised Fisher's potential, noting that belief is a powerful thing in boxing: “He knows what he is now, but he knows what he can do better. And being better is being offensive.”

What Comes Next?

Fisher isn’t walking away from the sport. In fact, he’s doubling down. Despite holding a history degree from the University of Exeter and options outside the ring, he remains committed to boxing.

“I know that I can do something in this game. And me doing something in this game could be me winning a British title,” he said.

And he’s not alone. Fisher enjoys one of the most loyal fanbases in British boxing today. “The support I’ve got, I’m so grateful for it. I’ve got some special nights ahead, especially now as I’m completely refocused,” he added.

Whether it’s a domestic dust-up or rebuilding through international experience, Fisher’s career is far from over. With renewed clarity and an aggressive blueprint in hand, the man known as "The Romford Bull" is charging forward once more.