World’s Strongest Man legend Eddie Hall hailed by Big John for ‘saving my life’ with dramatic weight loss transformation

JOHN FISHER is one of boxing’s larger-than-life personalities. But if ‘Big John’ continues his dramatic body transformation, he’ll have to ditch his nickname. Social media sensation ‘Big’ John Fisher is currently on a weight loss journey Credit: INSTAGRAM@ITSBIGJOHN1 The 52-year-old has undergone a dramatic body transformation over the last six months Credit: GETTY Fisher, the dad of heavyweight prospect Johnny, has become a viral sensation over the last few years with his Chinese orders. While his insane meals have proved to be a hit on social media, they haven’t been the best for his health. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! And this year, ‘Big’ John decided to make a change and drop some of his excess weight. He’s lost over a whopping SIX STONE of body fat by upping his exercise and cutting down on his beloved Chinese food. John has adopted a mainly carnivore-based diet on the advice of 2017 World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall. And he admits he’s indebted to ‘The Beast’ for putting him onto the path to better health and “saving” his life. Alongside a side-by-side transformation photo, the 52-year-old wrote on X: “42kg lost now of excess fat. “Still fat but now feel lot healthier. Another 20kg to come off. Slowly but surely. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS The Home of Boxing in 2026 There's a massive year of boxing ahead! It has already been a blockbuster year inside the ring, and it is not going to stop anytime soon! All eyes are focused on when Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will get in the ring, with the pair due to finally settle their decade-long rivalry. Katie Taylor calls time on her illustrious career this weekend at Croke Park as she faces Flora Pili, with the chance to become a three-time undisputed champion. Conor Benn fights for his first world title one week later against Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas – it is The Destroyer’s second bout for Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. October’s action doesn’t stop either, with Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois facing off in the rematch of their thrilling fight in May, while Canelo Alvarez returns against Christian Mbili on Halloween. Here’s all the big fights coming up… September Sat 5 – Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili – DAZN Sat 12 – Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia – DAZN Sep 12 – Jai Opetaia vs Noel Mikaelian Sat 19 – Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo – DAZN October Sat 3 – Ben Whittaker vs Conor Wallace – DAZN Sat 17 – Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 – DAZN Sat 31 – Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbili – DAZN *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue. “Big thanks to @eddiehallWSM for literally saving my life. Bosh.” John hailed Hall for the impact he had on his health earlier this summer. He wrote on Instagram: “Eddie Hall has literally transformed my life in the space of a few months. “Nothing drastic just simple life changes and with Eddie’s guidance, I am now feeling a lot fitter and healthier. John Fisher has lost a whopping 42kg Credit: TIMES MEDIA LTD ‘Big’ John has hailed Eddie Hall for helping him drop the huge amount of weight Credit: INSTAGRAM@ITSBIGJOHN1 “Yes, I’ve lost weight, quite a lot of weight, but it is the ability to now navigate stairs, do up my shoelaces, embrace long walks and be more active in my everyday life that has given me a huge boost. “Thanks to Eddie and @beast_pharm for putting me on a journey that I can not only understand I enjoy.” ‘Big’ John will be ringside on September 26 when son Johnny makes his Zuffa Boxing debut. He’ll make his promotional bow in Dana White‘s start-up against Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena. Comment now