JOHHNY FISHER left opponent Harry Armstrong needing oxygen after a brutal stoppage victory.
The pair battled for the vacant Southern Area heavyweight title on Anthony Joshua’s O2 Arena undercard.
GettyJohnny Fisher beat Harry Armstrong[/caption]
GettyHarry Armstrong was left cut above his right eye[/caption]
And Fisher forced the finish in the eighth round after a barrage of punches that forced his team to throw in the towel.
Armstrong was cut on his right eye and was provided an oxygen mask in the corner but thankfully made it to his feet.
Fisher, 24, said: “Harry Armstrong, what a tough man. After the first round, he showed the heart of a warrior.
“Big props to Harry Armstrong.”
Fisher came flying out of the traps from the first bell and scored a knockdown within the opening ten seconds.
He bulldozed into Armstrong and a right hand caused him to hit the canvas.
Fisher applied the pressure but could not get the job done in the first three minutes.
It was largely one-way traffic from then on but Armstrong grew into the fight as it progressed.
But in round eight, a right hand while Armstrong was on the ropes caused a second knockdown and a gruesome cut.
This time, Fisher was not going to let his man off the hook and he rushed in with a string of combinations.
Before long, Armstrong’s corner threw in the towel to crown Fisher the new Southern Area champion.
ReutersJohnny Fisher celebrates with his Southern Area title[/caption]