British heavyweight fan favourite Johnny Fisher is set for a crucial return to the ring this weekend, aiming to rebuild his career after suffering the first defeat of his professional journey.
Fisher's Road to Redemption in Monaco
The 26-year-old "Romford Bull" will face Herbert Matovu on Saturday 6 December at the prestigious Salle des Etoiles concert hall in Monte Carlo's Sporting complex. This bout marks Fisher's first step towards recovery following two dramatic and chaotic encounters with Dave Allen earlier this year.
Fisher survived a knockdown to win a contentious decision against Allen last December, only for the veteran to floor him again and secure a stoppage victory in their May rematch. Now, under the guidance of new coach Tony Sims and promoter Eddie Hearn, Fisher heads to Monaco determined to get back to winning ways.
How and When to Watch Fisher vs Matovu
The fight night is scheduled for Saturday 6 December. According to the venue, the first bout will begin at 7.30pm local time, which is 6.30pm GMT. As Fisher's contest is on the undercard, fans are advised to tune in from 7.30pm GMT to ensure they catch his return.
The entire event will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN in the United Kingdom, the United States, and most countries worldwide. Viewers can access the fight through a DAZN subscription, with plans starting from £14.99 per month.
Full Monte Carlo Fight Card
The night is headlined by a significant European title fight, with Fisher featuring prominently on a strong undercard. The full lineup is as follows:
- Shabaz Masoud vs Peter McGrail (for the vacant EBU European super-bantamweight title)
- Beatriz Ferreira (C) vs Elif Nur Turhan (for the IBF women's lightweight world title)
- Sean McComb (C) vs Hugo Micallef (for the IBF European super-lightweight title)
- Johnny Fisher vs Hebert Matovu (heavyweight)
- Conah Walker vs Pat McCormack (welterweight)
Please note that the fight card is subject to change.
For Johnny Fisher, this fight in the glamorous setting of Monte Carlo represents more than just another win. It is a pivotal moment to silence doubts, implement lessons learned with his new team, and re-establish his momentum as one of Britain's most popular emerging heavyweights.
