Johnny Fisher vs Ivan Balaz start time, undercard and how to watch fight tonight
Johnny Fisher returns to the ring this weekend, as the fan-favorite heavyweight looks to get back to winning ways.
Fisher will face Ivan Balaz in Monte Carlo, coming into the fight after two duels with Dave Allen – chaotic contests which saw the former sparring partners trade victories.
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Fisher, 26, survived a knockdown to win a controversial decision over the veteran in December, before Allen crushed the ‘Romford Bull’ again en route to a stoppage victory in May.
Now Fisher, one of Britain’s favorite new faces in boxing, is heading to Monaco to begin his rebuilding process. He does so under new coach Tony Sims, as well as Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn – who will be keen to see his prospect return to form.
Fisher was supposed to box Herbert Matovu this weekend, but the Ugandan was replaced just a few days by the Slovakian Balaz. Here’s everything you need to know.
When is the fight?
Fisher vs Balaz will take place on Saturday December 6, at the Salle des Etoiles of the Monte Carlo Sports Complex. The fight will be played on the Shabaz Masoud vs. Peter McGrail undercard.
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The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. GMT, but the exact timing of Fisher’s fight is not yet clear. The Independent will update this page as more information becomes available.
How can I watch it?
The event will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN in the UK, US and most countries around the world. You can buy a DAZN subscription here, with plans starting from £14.99 per month.
Johnny Fisher (right) will aim to bounce back from his first professional loss, a May loss to Dave Allen (Getty Images)
Fight card
Subject to change; ‘C’ designates the champion
Shabaz Masoud vs. Peter McGrail (vacant EBU European super bantamweight title)
Beatriz Ferreira (C) vs. Elif Nur Turhan (IBF women’s lightweight title)
Johnny Fisher vs. Ivan Balaz (heavyweight)
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Conah Walker vs. Pat McCormack (welterweight)
Sean McComb (C) vs. Hugo Micallef (IBF European welterweight title)
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