Former world champion Anthony Joshua is set to lock horns with the Nordic Nightmare Robert Helenius after Dylian Whyte failed a drug test and had to back out. The undercard has a bunch of interesting fights too, and in one of them, crowd favorite Johnny Fisher is set to take on Harry Armstrong at the O2 Arena in Lomdon for the vacant BBBofC Southern Area (Heavy).
‘The Romford Bull’, Fisher, is yet to be defeated in his pro-boxing career and has won eight out of his nine fights by KO as per BoxRec. So he brings in some serious strength with him in the ring. His last bout was against Emilio Salas in June of this year at the Wembley Arena. Fisher secured a stoppage in the 6th round after a combination of punches and a left hook to the head that dropped his opponent.
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His opponent, Harry Armstrong, is also a budding boxer who has fought seven times in his pro-boxing career and has been able to get the better of the opponent in five of them. In his last fight in February of this year, ‘Dirty Harry’ lost to heavyweight boxer Jeamie Tshikeva by points. This was the first loss of Armstrong’s career, and he would like to come back strong against Johnny Fisher.
Johnny Fisher vs Harry Armstrong, Stats
Stats | Johnny Fisher | Harry Armstrong |
---|---|---|
Wins | 9 | 5 |
Losses | 0 | 1 |
Height | 6 ft 4 in | 6 ft 6 in |
Division | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
Weight | 242.8 lbs. | 250.8 lbs. |
Age | 24 | 30 |
Johnny Fisher vs Harry Armstrong Prediction
It would not be wrong to say that the Romford Bull will enter the ring as a favorite. The English fighter has made a name for himself for his natural aggression and athleticism, which allow him to stay on top of his opponent right from the beginning of the fight. This is also considered to be his weak point, as he tends to get too excited at times. This would be his first fight for a title, and it is set to take place against another rising heavyweight, Harry Armstrong.
Armstrong is expected to be one of the toughest opponents for Johnny Fisher to date. He has also fought with some of the best heavyweights on the domestic circuit and is known for his toughness. Additionally, he has some effective combinations of hook uppercuts and straight uppercuts. Moreover, if Armstrong elevates his performance beyond his recent bouts, he can even pull off a big upset here at the O2 Arena.
Prediction: Johnny Fisher wins by Stoppage