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'Big' John Fisher Releases Statement After Being Detained in Australia

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Updated 16:23 14 Oct 2025 GMT+1Published 16:17 14 Oct 2025 GMT+1

'Big' John Fisher Releases Statement After Being Detained in Australia

The popular social media influencer has spoken out since police detained him.

Ben McCrum

Ben McCrum

Popular social media star 'Big' John Fisher has spoken out after he was detained by police in an airport in Australia.

Fisher, who is the dad of promising British heavyweight boxer Johnny Fisher, has become a massively popular figure online thanks for his famous Chinese takeaway order and his 'bosh' catchphrase.

Due to his popularity, the 51-year-old often travels the world to take part in various different events such as club nights and even stag dos.

In the coming days, 'Big' John was set to make appearances at Wentworth Park in Sydney as well as Perth Racing and and Hillary's Beach Club in Perth, but he has been forced to cancel each of the appearances.

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And now, Fisher has spoken out to explain exactly why he can't make the events, revealing that he has been detained by Australian police and will be sent back to the UK tomorrow.

Big John Fisher is often seen supporting his son's boxing career. (Image: Henry Browne/Getty Images)
Big John Fisher is often seen supporting his son's boxing career. (Image: Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Speaking in a video across his social media accounts, Fisher confirmed that, due to issues with his visa, his appearances across Australia had been scrapped.

To make things worse Fisher revealed that he will be made to return to the UK on October 15, his 52nd birthday.

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"I'm in Australia but bad news, Im flying home tomorrow, on my birthday," he confirmed.

"I've been detained by Border Force for four hours and I'm not in a holding hotel. My visa was legal coming in but they're not happy with what I'm doing here so they're sending me home.

"I'm sorry Australia - I'm sorry Perth, sorry Sydney - I won't be at any of my appearances this weekend, but please support the ones I was going to be at because they're going to be good days.

"I'll let you know more when I get home. To be truthful I just want to get home. All the best, let's have it. Bosh; or no bosh."

Shortly after his dad's statement, Johnny Fisher, who boasts a professional record of 13 wins and just one loss, spoke out to make light of the unfortunate situation.

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Sharing a photo of the pair, Johnny wrote on Instagram: "The Aussies have detained Big John and are sending him home- rumour has it they are frightened of his express pace bowling ahead of the Ashes."

'Big' John has been a massive supporter of his son throughout his boxing career and is often seen ringside at the biggest fights of the year, including the recent superfight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Boxing, Boxing News

Ben McCrum
Ben McCrum

Ben is a sports journalist who specialises in football and MMA. He has written for publications such as Manchester Evening News, WiganToday, Manchester World and beIN Sports. Throughout his career he has interviewed top athletes in MMA including Tom Aspinall and Michael Bisping.

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