Michael Pirotton is set to surprise Johnny Fisher when they meet at London’s Copper Box Arena this Saturday, broadcast live on Sky Sports.
The “Romford Bull” enjoys a passionate fan base, whereas his Belgian challenger remains relatively unknown.
Pirotton believes the element of surprise will work in his favor.
“That’s my only advantage,” he continued. “I know I’m supposed to lose.
“In the scenario I’m supposed to lose that fight. He’s going to come full of confidence with his people and I know he’s training hard. I have to be ready for whatever he brings. I’m going to be ready. I’m ready.”
Fisher is a strong, come‑forward fighter. “He’s really aggressive and I can move. It’s a classic heavyweight match‑up. A bull against a matador. Let’s see who wins,” Pirotton said. “The horns in my belly, or if he ends up on the barbecue.
“The pressure is on his shoulders,” the Belgian added. “He’s just the money cow. He didn’t grab anything he had. I know whatever happens I’ve grabbed everything I have.”
He says the challenges he has faced in his career will help him outlast Fisher.
“They will find out. I don’t brag before,” Pirotton said. “But I’m confident. I don’t brag before, I dance after, that’s what I do.
“I’m glad for everything, that tough journey with some bad stuff happening to me. Because it infused a deep sense of stoicism in me. What happens is going to happen and I’m still going to be Mike and I’m still going to be proud of what I do.
“I don’t have a destination. I just have a path and I’m walking. I’m bleeding now but I keep walking and you’re going to see.”
Pirotton, who has never been knocked down or stopped, issues a warning to Fisher.
“I’m not over and it’s not over until I say it’s over and Johnny … he’s a tough guy, he’s strong guy, he’s a decent guy, but he can’t knock me out,” he said.
“I’m able to punch. But I’ve never been able to punch like I’m really able to punch. And now I feel free to unleash my power.”
Watch Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton this Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
