# Fisher fires back at mental frailty claims

> Johnny Fisher denies weakness ahead of heavyweight clash with Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box.
- Title: Fisher fires back at mental frailty claims · Sky Sports
- Summary: Johnny Fisher denies weakness ahead of heavyweight clash with Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box. Fisher insists his mental toughness is unshakeable and…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13590777/johnny-fisher-fires-back-at-michael-pirottons-mental-frailty-jibe-the-best-romford-bull-is-yet-to-come
- Published: 2026-09-22T17:43:00+00:00
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- Topics: johnny fisher, michael pirotton, heavyweight boxing, copper box arena, romford bull, zuffa boxing, sky sports, mental toughness, boxing match, london, sports
## Fisher faces Pirotton this Saturday
Heavyweight puncher Johnny Fisher takes on Belgian Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London, live on Sky Sports.
## Pirotton questions Fisher's mental strength
The Belgian challenger has claimed Fisher has mental frailties, insisting all the pressure is on the home favourite.
## Fisher denies mental frailty claims
Fisher points to his comeback win against Ivan Balaz in the fourth round as proof of his mental toughness and resilience.

> if I had mental frailties, I wouldn't have got back up and won the fight in the fourth round
## Boxing is won in the mind
Fisher emphasizes that boxing is fundamentally a mental game and he is in complete control of his mindset.

> boxing's a tough game, it's tough mentally. That's where it all takes place
## Fisher respects Pirotton's unbeaten record
Fisher acknowledges Pirotton has never been dropped or stopped, making him a legitimate threat despite being an underdog.

> Pirotton deserves my utmost respect. He's going to be a tough fight
## Best version of Fisher yet to come
Fisher promises his peak performance is still ahead and predicts victory, whether by knockout or decision.

> the best version of Johnny Fisher, the 'Romford Bull' is yet to come
## Key takeaway

Fisher insists his mental toughness is unshakeable and promises his best version is still to come.