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University graduate Johnny Fisher has a father with a famous catchphrase, but he comes from a different world than brutal bouncer Alen Babic

University graduate Johnny Fisher has a father with a famous catchphrase, but he comes from a different world than brutal bouncer Alen Babic

JOHNNY FISHER is too posh to boss Alen Babic around, says the Croatian bouncer.

The 25-year-old heavyweight is a fan favorite thanks to his knockout power, his father, social media star Big John, and his elegant demeanor.

Jonny Fisher (left) in a duel with Alen BabicPhoto credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Croatian heavyweight Babic only wants brutal fightsPhoto credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The burly Romford Bull is a hero in Exeter – and Essex too – after graduating from university with an honours degree in history and shining for the rugby team.

But his opponent on Saturday night, Babic, a 33-year-old former bouncer and graduate of the school of life, believes he will teach the Bachelor of Arts a lesson.

The shaved-headed thug said, “Johnny and I have very different stories, very different.

“I only knew one way, so it means much more to me that I am standing here than that he is standing here.

“I should be in jail or dead or even robbing drug dealers, I should do all the worst things

“This is a collision of two worlds. We are two worlds far apart.

“There’s a big age difference – and everything else – and that will show on Saturday.”

Babic was a fan-friendly wrecking ball when he came on the scene, ignoring nearly every basic rule of boxing.

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After eleven brutal victories – nine of them in Great Britain, where he earned the nickname “The Savage” – he was given the opportunity to challenge for the new and unnecessary bridgerweight world title in April 2023.

The one-round defeat he suffered against Lukasz Rozanski was brutal, but nothing compared to the subsequent clashes that changed his perspective.

I was forced to sell meat on the doorstep with my dad, a social media sensation… now I’m chasing boxing titles

“I don’t want belts,” he growled confidently. “I just want fights that the fans enjoy.”

“The last time I fought for a world title, it ruined my whole life.

“I spent a year of my life being depressed, every kind of terrible thing you can imagine.

“I literally paid with my own blood. And I will never do it again.”

Fisher with his catchphrase-loving father Big JohnPhoto credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing