Boxer Johnny Fisher spotted a local Chinese restaurant while training in Fuerteventura but is saving his visit for after his rematch against Dave Allen.
Fisher traveled to the Canary Islands in Spain for a warm-weather training camp, aiming to escape the distractions of being a popular figure in his hometown of Romford.
This move also meant giving up his favorite Chinese cheat meal at the Blue Orchard restaurant, well-known partly due to his social media-famous father, Big John.
Although Fisher found a Chinese eatery during his camp in Fuerteventura, he has disciplined himself to wait until his fighting commitment is fulfilled.
He stated, “Yeah, we`ll save it until after the fight. We`ll have plenty of chicken balls once we`ve finished the job Saturday night.”
Fisher is a significant draw for promoter Eddie Hearn, partly thanks to the widespread recognition of his father, John, who is also eagerly anticipating the post-fight celebration.
John commented, “There`s only one place to go, Blue Orchid. We`ll head there sometime next week. So, we really can`t wait. Bosh!”
While Johnny is the boxer, his dad, with over half a million Instagram followers, might be the more famous family member.
He tours globally, meeting fans from the US to the Pacific, which allows his son to concentrate on training without his father`s constant presence nearby.
John explained, “I knew he was working hard out there, and I was in Australia myself, so it`s tough to miss someone when you`re on the other side of the world. But we knew he was focused and doing a good job, so that`s alright.”
Fisher Jr. shared his perspective on family separation during camps: “My mum and dad are my mum and dad. It doesn`t matter if I`m away for a year or a day; that connection never changes. We`re always thinking of each other. It`s not a big deal. My dad`s traveling everywhere now, so it`s just part and parcel of our lives.”
The 26-year-old Fisher was knocked down by the 33-year-old Allen last December in Saudi Arabia but secured a controversial split-decision victory in what was a thrilling bout.
The former student from Exeter University, who played rugby during his studies, required a brain scan after suffering a blood clot in his ear following that fight.
However, this has not deterred the courageous “Romford Bull” from being ready for another intense battle, even though his father had to be with him at the hospital in Riyadh.
Fisher reflected, “I think that`s just my natural instinct, to go in there and create that kind of fight. That`s just who I am, so I`m not going to hold back at all. That`s me.”
He added concerning his father`s worry, “And obviously, my dad is going to be my dad. If I had a son fighting, I`d be nervous. I get nervous watching my friends fight.”
“I recall watching Joe Joyce fight many, many times; he`s my friend, and you feel nervous.”
“But when you are the one in the ring, there are no nerves; you just step in and do your job.”
