Derek Chisora made an unexpected appearance at Big John Fisher’s birthday celebration at Sheesh restaurant, surprising rising boxing star Johnny Fisher’s father during his evening.
The heavyweight boxer appeared during Big John’s meal, adding an extra layer of excitement to the occasion before the group headed to a high-profile arts event later that night.
Chisora could be seen sneaking up to the table before grabbing Big John by the shoulder. The father of the Romford bull turned around in surprise before hugging the 40-year-old.
It wasn’t long before Chisora was seated alongside Big John and his son, who will return to action on December 21 in Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Tyson’s Fury rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.
The fight marks Johnny’s first time fighting since his surgery, having suffered the knife after tearing his bicep ahead of his international heavyweight contest with Andriy Rudenko.
Derek Chisora made an unexpected appearance at Big John Fisher’s birthday celebration at Sheesh restaurant, surprising the father of rising boxing star Johnny Fisher.
Chisora, Haye and Big John aren’t the only boxing stars who enjoyed the food at Sheesh. Conor Benn was recently photographed at the restaurant, while the likes of Chris Eubank Sr., Tommy Fury, Prince Naseem Hamed and Gypsy King were also spotted at the establishment.
However, Saturday night’s celebration continued with the launch of the Sequin and Kinch ICONS Collection, a highly anticipated new art project showcasing painted portraits of four iconic women: Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra, Beyonce, Princess Diana and Veronica Lake.
Held at the same venue, Sheesh, the launch party attracted a mix of art enthusiasts and celebrities, with Chisora, Johnny Fisher and his father mingling in the crowd.
Also present was former heavyweight champion David Haye, who joined the Fishers and Chisora to view the collection, created by artists Sequin Kay and Gerry Kinch.
Several boxers such as Chris Eubank Snr and Tyson Fury have visited the Sheesh restaurant.
Nigel Benn and his son were photographed together at Sheesh in London last month.
The portraits combined classical painting techniques with modern embellishments, including hundreds of thousands of individually hand-applied Swarovski crystals.
The pieces highlighted the cultural impact of these legendary women. Elizabeth Taylor’s portrait of Cleopatra stood out for its vibrant fusion of pigments and crystals, capturing both the charm and strength of the historical figure.
Beyonce’s portrait, larger than life to match her towering presence in the music world, radiated energy and power, enhanced by sparkling crystals that reflected the intensity of her performances.
The most delicate portrait of Princess Diana took on a different tone, reflecting her grace and sensitivity while maintaining a sense of mystique. Gerry Kinch, who took special care to honor the legacy of the ‘People’s Princess’, said that balancing the reverence people have for Diana with the raw emotions her story evokes was a challenge.
However, Saturday night’s celebration continued with the launch of the Sequin and Kinch ICONS Collection, a new and highly anticipated art project.
The portraits combined classical painting techniques with modern embellishments, including hundreds of thousands of individually hand-applied Swarovski crystals.
The art project showcased painted portraits of four iconic women: Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra, Beyonce, Princess Diana and Veronica Lake.
Chisora, Haye and the Fisher family spent time appreciating the intricacies of the artwork, which brought together Sequin Kay’s eye for detail and Gerry Kinch’s classical approach.
The event marked the debut of this unique art collection, which aims to celebrate the strength, resilience and cultural influence of women throughout history. With notable guests from the boxing world in attendance, the evening saw a rare convergence of sport and art.