The hugely popular "Romford Bull" has lost when he expected to win. He's struggled at times, he can turn a tune-up fight into a brawl. He is undeniably a heavy puncher and is increasingly improving on how he makes use of that strength and power.
He is aware of something else too. Heavyweight boxing is different. With men this big, punching this hard, anyone can lose.
It means anyone can win too. The very best prospects can still suffer surprise defeat. The heavyweight underdog can always spring a surprise.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player "There's something special about the boxing world where two big gentlemen go into the ring and they really lay it all to bare for everyone to see. So that's why people tune in," Fisher told Sky Sports. "Enjoy the journey, enjoy the ride.
My ride might end with me fighting for an English title or a British title or having a big fight at the Copper Bosh against a hard opponent and it falling all apart but I'll give 110 per cent every single time. That's what it's about." He's fighting at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports, against Belgium's Michael Pirotton, who has lost twice before but only against unbeaten opponents. Pirotton has never been dropped or stopped before, unlike Fisher.
The Englishman however believes his setbacks will ultimately enhance him. "If it was easy, there'd be a lot more blokes doing it," he said. "All of them little knocks, them cuts and them scars, they can build you.
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