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Boxing is unfair. It was never. One warrior is praised for his CV, another is released for the same names. One warrior is to get up and prove himself, and the other is protected by the justification of age. One loss destroys his career, the other is forgiven as “brave to be great.” Belts, letters, so-called “franchise” masters-they are mask. In this sport, size is never rated in the same way.

Andre Ward was forced to fight Sergey Kovalev. He did. Twice. He won. Despite this, his legacy was questioned. At the same time, the Golovkina syndrome stated that they knocked out everyone from 154 to 175. When Ward called him, he became “unfair, Ward is too huge.” Ward has been cornered. Golovkin was protected.

Crawford was undisputed at 140. Answer? “Needy division.” Usyk was undisputed in the circuitous weight. Answer? “Historical, all time great run.” The same achievement. Another spin.

Erislandy Lara Outboxed Canelo. The decision went the other way. Instead of recognition, Lara was said: “Don’t run, fight like a man.” Lomachenko lost to Salido. The story was “brave, only his second fight, see what he is.” The winners were refused. The lost was celebrated.

Golovkin knocked out Monroe, Wade and Lemuux. He was called the most common man in boxing. Crawford dominated postol, Indongo and Horn, united the department and became unquestioned. He was told: “Needy names, no one cares.” The same level. Various treatment.

Canelo lost to Bivol. “It was boldly to be great.” Lomachenko lost to Salido and then with López. It was “an injury, too miniature, still a matrix.” Crawford never lost to anyone. Still kept below.

The unit neutralized Kovalev with time and control. His name was Tedious, Klinker. Mayweather and Whitaker mastered the defense and distance. They were called runners. Lomachenko used the same defense and angles and was praised as “a matrix, something he had never seen before.” The aged masters did the first, they did it better, but they were slandered.

WBC created a “franchise” belt. Canelo used it to skip Charlo. Lomachenko used it to skip Haney. Estrada used it to omit Sor Rungvisai. His name was prestige, honor, recognition. Haney was raised to the WBC champion without a fight and ridiculed as “Master E -Mail”. The same belt. Different rules.

Crawford, at the age of 36, was said: “Time ends; must prove itself.” Canelo at the age of 34 is justified as “in his first place, don’t expect too much.” Golovkin, in the mid -1930s, was called too aged for Ward. Ward, in the mid -1930s, was forced to fight Kovalev, not allowed excuses. The same age. Different standards.

Boxing has two rules. One for promotional darling, favorite networks. Another for bystanders who have to climb the walls, knock down the door and fight the sport itself to assess it on an even ground.

Double standards live forever in boxing. But the size buys them.

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Paulie Malignaggis Insightful Verdict on Manny Pacquiao vs Shakur Stevenson Fight

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Paulie Malignaggi's Insightful Verdict on Manny Pacquiao vs Shakur Stevenson Fight

Paulie Malignaggi has offered his reaction to a reported clash between Shakur Stevenson and Manny Pacquiaowhich could feature on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua.

The all-British heavyweight showdown is expected to take place on December 11, headlining an event at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

That is, of course, if Fury and Joshua actually make it to the ring, as despite it being announced earlier this week, The Ring’s Mike Coppinger has since reported that their fight is in jeopardy.

Prior to that, it had emerged that an encounter between Stevenson and Pacquiao – between whom there is a near two-decade age gap – was being planned for the same night in Wales.

Should it come to fruition, this would represent Stevenson’s first outing since signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, who he joined after dethroning Teofimo Lopez with a unanimous decision victory in January.

Pacquiao, meanwhile, has not fought since his draw with Mario Barrios in July 2025, when he ended a near four-year layoff and almost claimed the WBC welterweight title.

Yet despite that surprisingly impressive performance, former world champion Malignaggi has emphasised on his YouTube channel that, against Stevenson, the 47-year-old would be facing an entirely different competitor.

“Manny Pacquiao-Shakur Stevenson has no place on this card; [it] has no place in big-time boxing. I am completely befuddled.

“[I’m] disappointed in Stevenson; [I’m] disappointed in Zuffa, obviously. These are ‘click bait’ type of fights. These are names that draw attention, so you can get people to watch. Then the fight’s a dud and all these casuals sit there complaining about boxing, telling you why boxing’s dead.”

Malignaggi went on to credit Pacquiao with being “competitive against the worst world champion I’ve ever seen in my life”, emphasising a considerable difference between Barrios and Stevenson.

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Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Scorecard Analysis: Key Highlights and Insights

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September 26, 2026

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World Boxing News provides a round-by-round scorecard as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Fisher and Pirotton collide over ten rounds at heavyweight as Zuffa Boxing stages its latest card in the United Kingdom.

The Romford Bull returns to action with Pirotton standing in his way as the British heavyweight looks to continue his climb.

WBN provides a live scorecard of the contest below, plus live results throughout the event.

Fisher vs Pirotton Scorecard

Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton

(Round-by-round scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)

Heavyweight
Copper Box Arena, London
10×3

Round Fisher Pirotton
Round 1 10 9
Round 2 10 9
Round 3 9 10
Round 4 9 10
Round 5 10 9
Round 6 10 9
Round 7 10 9
Round 8 10 9
Round 9 10 9
Round 10 10 9
WBN Totals: 98 92

Official Result: FISHER MD – 98-92, 96-95, 95-95

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Preview

Fisher faces Pirotton in the first fight of his lucrative deal with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.

The Briton enters the contest with a 14-1 record, while Pirotton brings a 12-2 record into the Zuffa Boxing 11 bout.

The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.

The Fisher vs Pirotton event unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.

About the Author

Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.

Read Phil Jay’s full bio and latest stories.

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Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Results: Latest Fight Outcome and Highlights

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Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Results: Latest Fight Outcome and Highlights

World Boxing News provides results and updates as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton on Zuffa Boxing 11 at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Fisher returns to heavyweight action over ten rounds against Pirotton as part of Zuffa Boxing’s latest event in the United Kingdom.

Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic at light heavyweight, while Lee Cutler takes on Louis Greene and Cesar Mateo Tapia faces Leo Ruiz at middleweight.

WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.

Results

All times are local BST.

23:41

Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision after ten competitive heavyweight rounds at the Copper Box Arena. WBN scored the fight 98-92 for Fisherwhile the official judges returned scores of 98-92 and 96-95 for Fisher, with the third scoring it 95-95.

22:42

Radivoje Kalajdzic improved to 31-3 with a unanimous decision over Craig Richards, who dropped to 20-5-1 after a good ten-round scrap. Both men had their moments and hurt each other at times before “Hot Rod” got the verdict on the scorecards, which included knocking Richards down for the first time in his career.

21:43

Lee Cutler carded a unanimous decision win over Louis Greene in their ten-round middleweight clash. Judges scorecard 98-92 and 97-93 twice in favor on Cutler, who improves to 17-2.

20:52

Ahead of the three main bouts, Zuffa’s only female fighter, Kayla Allendefeated Edina Kiss via TKO in their super lightweight bout.

20:32

Leo Ruiz overcame Cesar Tapia over 10 rounds at middleweight, scoring a unanimous decision to move to 18-1 as Ruiz Tapia suffered a first loss.

19:29

Alex MacMillan moved to 5-0 with a second-round stoppage of Guillaume Azagier, who went down twice in the opening round and again before the finish at 0:32 of the second.

18:40

Rogelio Romero improved to 7-0 with a third-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Aurel Ignat, ending the cruiserweight contest at 2:12.

18:24

Alexis De la Cerda improved to 10-0 with a unanimous decision over Cain Lewis, taking the eight-round contest 80-72, 79-74 and 79-73.

17:42

Fred Pullen marked his professional debut with a four-round points victory over Leonardo Faretina, who was dropped in the second round.

Remaining Bouts

Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton — 10 rounds, heavyweight

Craig Richards vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic — 10 rounds, light heavyweight

TV Coverage

The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.

Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the event.

About the Author

Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.

Read Phil Jay’s full bio and latest stories.

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