Uni graduate Fisher is from a different world to brutal bouncer Babic

The one-round battering he suffered against Lukasz Rozanski was brutal but nothing compared to the fall out that followed and changed his perspective.Babic was a fan-friendly wrecking ball when he burst onto the scene – ignoring almost every basic boxing rule.

Jonny Fisher (left) squares up with Alen Babic
Jonny Fisher (left) squares up with Alen BabicCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Croatian heavyweight Babic only wants brutal bouts
Croatian heavyweight Babic only wants brutal boutsCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“I only knew one way, so me standing here means a lot more than him standing here.But Saturday night’s opponent Babic – a 33-year-old former doorman and graduate from the school of hard knocks – reckons he will teach the bachelor of arts a lesson.The strapping Romford Bull is a hero around Exeter – as well as Essex – after he gained a 2:1 history degree at the university and starred in the rugby team.After 11 violent wins – nine in the UK where he gained the nickname of The Savage – he was given an April 2023 world title shot at the new and unnecessary bridgerweight title.

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“I went for a world title last time and it f***ed my whole life.JOHNNY FISHER is too posh to push around Alen Babic, says the Croatian bouncer.“This is a collision of two worlds, we are two worlds far apart.“I don’t want belts,” he growled with conviction. “I just want fights the fans can enjoy .

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CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I paid with my own blood, literally. And I’m never going to do it again.”The 25-year-old heavyweight is a fans’ favourite thanks to his knockout power, social media star dad Big John and the classy way he carries himself.

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The shaven-headed slugger said: “Me and Johnny have very different stories, very different.“I was meant to be in jail or dead or even robbing drug dealers, I was meant for all the worst things“There’s a big difference in age – and everything else – and it will tell on Saturday.”“I paid one year of my life a year of depression, all the sorts of bad things you can imagine

Fisher with his catchphrase-loving dad Big John
Fisher with his catchphrase-loving dad Big JohnCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

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