Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 11, held at the Copper Box Arena in London.
The heavyweight bout was Fisher's first fight under the Zuffa Boxing promotion, which is run by UFC promoter Dana White, according to Variety.
Pirotton mounted a rally during the fight, but Fisher held on to secure the win, according to Yahoo Sports. BBC Sport reported that Pirotton was bloodied during the contest.
Fisher fought in front of a home crowd in London, according to CBS Sports.
How each side covered it
Left
- Left-leaning coverage (Variety) previewed the fight and detailed how to watch it live online for free.
- Reports noted Dana White's UFC and Zuffa Boxing promotion was bringing the event to England.
- Coverage described the matchup as a marquee heavyweight bout scheduled for 10 rounds.
“UFC and Zuffa Boxing promoter Dana White takes the show to England with Zuffa Boxing 11.” — Variety
Center
- Center outlets reported Johnny Fisher won by majority decision over Michael Pirotton.
- BBC Sport noted Pirotton was bloodied during the fight and that it was Fisher's Zuffa Boxing debut.
- Yahoo Sports reported Pirotton staged a rally before Fisher held on to win.
- CBS Sports emphasized Fisher fighting in front of his home crowd in London as a rising heavyweight prospect.
“Fisher outpoints bloodied Pirotton on Zuffa debut” — BBC Sport
Questions readers ask
Who won the fight between Johnny Fisher and Michael Pirotton?
Johnny Fisher won by majority decision over Michael Pirotton at Zuffa Boxing 11, held at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Where and when did the Fisher vs. Pirotton fight take place?
The fight took place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Copper Box Arena in London, according to Variety and CBS Sports.
Was this Johnny Fisher's first fight for a new promotion?
Yes, according to BBC Sport and BBC News, it was Fisher's first fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner, the promotion run by UFC's Dana White.
Did the fight go the full distance?
The bout was scheduled for 10 rounds and ended in a majority decision, according to Variety and center-leaning outlets, indicating it went the distance rather than ending by knockout.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- VarietyLeft-leaningZuffa Boxing 11: Here’s Where to Watch Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton Boxing Live Online for Free
- BBC NewsCenterFisher vs Pirotton: Johnny Fisher wins by majority decision in first fight for Zuffa Boxing
- BBC SportCenterFisher outpoints bloodied Pirotton on Zuffa debut
- CBS SportsCenterZuffa Boxing 11 start time -- Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton: Fight card, predictions for event in London
- Yahoo SportsCenterZuffa Boxing 11: Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton live results update