Heavyweight Johnny Fisher's father, “Big” John Fisher, faced off against journalist Gareth A. Davis today to slam him for calling Johnny's 10-round split decision win over Dave Allen a “theft” from their undercard fight last Saturday night at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Controversial decision
“Big” John took issue with the way Gareth described Johnny's win, which many boxing fans felt was controversial due to how Allen dominated the fight from the fifth round. Fans were calling it a steal left and right and feel Allen (23-7-2, 18 KOs) should have won by clear decision.
Allen dropped the inexperienced 25-year-old Fisher (13-0, 11 KOs) in the fifth round and hurt him in every round from that point on. It looked like a very easy scoring battle, but the judges messed it up, with two of them scoring it for Fischer. I watched it and Allen won the last six rounds.
Promoter Eddie Hearn made a mistake when he stuck a rookie with only 31 rounds under his belt as a pro with Dave Allen. In hindsight, that was a bad move.
Fisher looked like he was in good shape in 10th place but then got stunned and had to hold on. This took away the positive things Fisher was doing on tour. That straight arm he was against should have resulted in warnings or punishment. He got away with it throughout the battle.
Dozens
95-94: Fisher
96-93: Allen
95-94: Fisher
Daddy bear mode
Big John Fisher: “I completely respect the opinion of anyone who thinks Dave won the fight, but the way you and Spencer went over the top. I thought you were serious journalists. You showed how incapable you are of reporting a proper fight,” John said. EFL TV.
Gareth A. Davies: “Did Johnny win the fight, John?”
Big John: “Yes, he won the fight. I watched him again. He won the first to fourth round. In the tenth and seventh round, you could have counted it Johnny's. So, you can call it robbery and disgusting. Gareth, you have been welcomed into my house before You will never be welcomed into my home again because the way you act is a complete disgrace.
“Well, I'll tell you to your face because I'm a man. I'm not holding back. Anyone can say Dave won the fight. Dave's team themselves said it wasn't a robbery, and you shout things like that. I've lost all respect for you. People used to say to me: “No respect for Gareth Davies. You've lost all respect.”
Gareth: “That's good. You can go ahead and have dinner, and we'll continue the interview. Thanks, John.”
Big John: “Never come to me again, and never ask my advice again.”
Gareth: “I don't need your advice.”
Big John: “You know it, sir, because you have no idea. When I see you, I'll tell you. I'll tell you to your face. Merry Christmas to you, Jade.”
Gareth: “Merry Christmas. Let's continue the interview because John doesn't want to talk about things. He's just angry.”
