JOHNNY FISHER toasted his victory with a McDonald’s after leaving hospital – and could now look forward to a meaty fight with Dillian Whyte.
Fisher edged out a majority-decision in his Zuffa Boxing debut.
But the 27-year-old fan-favourite was left needing oxygen after the exhausting points win – which won praise from on social media.
Fisher was later released from hospital, unable to attend the post-fight press conference, but spoke out to thank his fans alongside
He said: “Right, we’re back at the hotel. Hard-fought victory tonight, really pushed the boat out.
“But listen, I told you I’d leave it all in the ring. Big John’s got his McDonald’s. We’ve had our checks at the hospital.
“Everything’s good. What a win.”
Fisher was brutally – six months after a controversial split-decision win.
And he had to climb off the canvas to unconvincingly finish Ivan Balaz in four rounds of his December return.
But after eight months out and a lucrative – Fisher returned with victory in front of the UFC boss.
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White said after the fight: “Provided he’s 100 per cent healthy, turn him around and come back here quick.”
Former world title challenger Dillian Whyte – yet to return since a first-round KO loss to Moses Itauma in August 2025 – was ringside.
And he called out the Romford Bull amid rumours he is in talks to sign with Zuffa.
Whyte, 38, said: “Johnny Fisher has been calling me out for a while.
“He wants to fight me. I’m well up for that fight. I’ll knock Johnny Fisher out. It’s heavyweight boxing, anything can happen.
“I could get caught high on the head like I did last time out, but I’ll knock Johnny Fisher out.
“I’ll be surprised if it goes past three or four rounds. I’m an ageing dog but I still have all of my teeth.”
