“I’ve been made an offer by Zuffa or Zafa, whatever it’s called. And I’ve put that to Eddie,” Fisher said to The Stomping Ground.
“The money is one thing, and it is for the level of the fights that I’m being asked to have. It’s sort of six or seven times what I’ve been offered by Eddie. So I’ve got to consider it and I’ve got to put that towards Eddie surely.”
Fisher’s comments come as several British fighters have explored opportunities with Zuffa Boxing, which has been aggressively entering the boxing market while competing with established promoters such as Matchroom and Queensberry.
“I said that’s beside the point. It wouldn’t be right to try to challenge that. I want to give Eddie the chance to give me something close to that or to that. So let’s see what Eddie comes back with,” said Fisher.
The 26-year-old also revealed that the Zuffa proposal is currently for a single fight, but described the financial package as difficult to ignore.
“I’ve been offered a one-fight deal, but it is exceptional money,” said Fisher.
“I’d be a madman not to. It’s also the promotional side of it, obviously, with Sky Sports and what they can offer me as well.”
Fisher has not fought since his December rematch victory over Dave Allen in Monaco. A planned return earlier this year failed to materialize, leaving him eager to get back into the ring.
Johnny says the ball is in Matchroom’s court. If Hearn can get close to the offer, he may stay where he is. If not, one of British boxing’s biggest ticket sellers could soon become one of Zuffa Boxing’s highest-profile signings.
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