You’ll never be welcome!” Big John Fisher unleashes on Gareth A. Davies

Heavyweight Johnny Fisher’s father, “Big” John Fisher, confronted journalist Gareth A. Davies today for a tongue-lashing at him for allegedly calling Johnny’s 10-round split decision win over Dave Allen as a “steal” from their Undercard fight last Saturday night. Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Controversial decision

‘Big’ John took issue with Gareth’s characterization of Johnny’s win, which many boxing fans found controversial due to how Allen took control of the fight from the fifth round. Fans were calling it a steal left and right and felt Allen (23-7-2, 18 KOs) should have won a clear decision.

Allen dropped the inexperienced 25-year-old Fisher (13-0, 11 KOs) in the fifth round and hurt him in every round from there. It looked like a fairly easy fight to score, but the judges messed up, with two of them scoring it for Fisher. I watched it and had Allen winning the last six rounds.

Promoter Eddie Hearn made a mistake by hooking a rookie with just 31 rounds as a pro with Dave Allen. In hindsight, it was a bad move.

Fisher looked to be going well in the 10th, but then got stunned and had to hold out. That took away from all the positive things Fisher was doing in the round. That straight arm he was up against should have resulted in warnings or penalties. He got away with all the fighting.

The scores

95-94: Fisher
96-93: Allen
95-94: Fisher

Papa Bear mode

Big John Fisher: “I totally respect the opinion of anyone who thinks Dave won the fight, but the way you and Spencer went over the top. I thought you were serious reporters. You showed how incapable you are of reporting a proper fight said John iFL TV.

Gareth A. Davies: “Johnny won the fight, John?”

Big John: “Yeah, he won the fight. I looked at him again. He won first to fourth. Tenth and seventh, you could have counted on Johnny. So call it a steal and a bummer. Gareth, you used to be welcome in my house you will never be welcome in my house again because the way you act is an absolute disgrace.

“Okay, I’ll say it to your face because I’m a man. I’m not holding back. Anyone can say that Dave won the fight. Dave’s team, themselves, said it wasn’t a robbery, and you’re shouting things like that. I’ve lost all respect for you. People were saying, ‘I’ve lost all respect for Gareth Davies.’

Gareth: “Okay. You can go to dinner and we’ll get on with the interview. Thanks, John.”

Big John: “Don’t ever approach me again and never ask me for advice again.”

Gareth: “I don’t need your advice.”

Big John: “You know, sir, because you have no idea. When I see you, I’ll tell you. I’ll tell you to your face. Merry Christmas to you, GAD.”

Gareth: “Merry Christmas. Let’s continue with the interview because John doesn’t want to talk about things. He’s just angry.”