Johnny Fisher's Matchroom deal expires

Johnny Fisher's contract with Matchroom Boxing has come to an end

Johnny Fisher has confirmed that his promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom — and their exclusive negotiation period — has now expired, allowing Fisher the freedom to speak to other promoters.

However, talks remain ongoing between Fisher and Matchroom, who also owns a matching right.

"The Romford Bull" is known for his entertaining style, large fanbase and social media personality. He has headlined multiple shows without being a very highly-ranked or decorated fighter.

In his 10th fight in 2023, Fisher won the Southern Area heavyweight title, joining the likes of fellow champions Julius Francis, Scott Welch and Daniel Dubois.

After destroying hard-hitting Alen Babic within 36 seconds, Fisher took a step up in class against Dave Allen, which proved disastrious for him. In their first fight in December 2024, Fisher was dropped in the fifth round and awarded a split decision by the judges, a result that no one agreed with, not even himself or Eddie Hearn had him winning. Because of the bad decision, Fisher decided to rematch Allen immediately to right the wrong. But, again he got dropped in the fifth round, this timw twic, prompting th corner to throw in the towel.

It appeared the popular heavyweight was limited, but he bounced back in December 2025 to stop unbeaten Slovakian Ivan Balaz in rour rounds.

Fisher hasn't yet fought this year, seemingly due to contract difficulties and uncertainties. Promoter Eddie Hearn has given Fisher a good career, guiding him to two titles and big fights in his local area to Las Vegas.

"The Romford Bull" told SunSport’s Corner Talk : “A big part of this game for me is, no matter how cruel the boxing business can be, I have to keep to my word and principles.

“I had a massive offer come through – my biggest ever – a one-fight offer on the Fury vs Makhmudov card.

“A British title fight – my dream – so not just a big-money fight. But also huge financial purse, that would tempt a lot of people in my position.

“I had to ring Eddie straight away, because I am loyal to my word, as well as Eddie.

“Eddie said ‘well done, John, thanks, and we will reward that loyalty’.

“I met with Eddie on Sunday and now we are in a position where we can see how they can stick to their word, reward my loyalty.

“I was open and honest with Eddie and I will say it to your camera; if I think I can go to the market and get a more contextual idea of my market value then it’s best for me.

“In an ideal world that would be to stay with Matchroom and Eddie and Barry – who I have an amazing respect for.

“I have been tussling with it in my head, but I have to separate the emotional side from the business – because that’s what all promoters do.

“And as soon as I am not indispensable I will be cast to the side.”

He added, “I have given Matchroom some fantastic nights, I have headlined my own shows but I have also propped up and bulked out a lot of theirs.

“I have to know my worth, because if I don’t recognise it, then nobody else will and people will take advantage.

“That’s just the game we are in – and that goes for every promoter, because that is their job.

“Eddie does his job, which is best for Matchroom and mine is what’s best for me and the Romford Bull army.

“Hopefully we can come to an agreement because we are still in exclusive talks and I haven’t got to anyone else yet but, when that day comes, I might have to.

“When I went down in Monaco, I thought that was it. I thought ‘what will I do now?’ It was racing through my head.

“Unfortunately, in a game as cut-throat as boxing, I have to have a selfish head on my soldiers. It’s sad but boxing has made me that way.

“This is the part of boxing that isn’t fun. I want to be training, not getting into nitty gritty conversions.

“But you have to have them, so you can look after yourself and also because you are being honest and trying to do right by everyone.

“You have to have honest and frank discussions, it’s not always nice but it’s got to be done.”

Johnny is only 27-years-old still, with only 15 bouts and 50 rounds on his fledgling record, so has many years left in the sport if he chooses.