Floyd Mayweather vs Deji LIVE RESULT: Deji reacts after giving Floyd BLACK EYE, fight stopped in Dubai – latest
FLOYD MAYWEATHER and Deji's huge exhibition boxing fight ended in the sixth round!
Deji LANDED a punch on Floyd in the fifth round to stun the Dubai crowd.
But then Floyd turned on the gas in the sixth and connected with a huge uppercut on the YouTube star.
Money Mayweather then hit a few more punches before the referee jumped in to stop the fight quickly.
And there was some SENSATIONAL scenes on the undercard, with TOPLESS John Fury calling out Jake Paul - who was ringside - after son Tommy's shocking fight.
- Result: Floyd STOPS Deji in sixth round
- Tommy Fury fight LIVE REACTION to shock climax
- Love Island star Jack Fincham goes DISTANCE
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Good morning boxing fans
Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather defeated Deji in their exhibition bout at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Sunday.
Mayweather stopped the British YouTuber in the sixth round following another phenomenal performance.
The 45-year-old boxer proved value for money throughout the bout, which proved an exhibition of skills as well as showmanship.
At one point, Money punched the Londoner across the ring and finished him off on the ropes as Kenny Bayless waved off the contest.
Mayweather, though, sustained a bruised eye and claimed he was "glad" Deji landed a punch on Sunday's exhibition bout.
The American said: "I'm glad that Deji landed a good shot. This is part of fighting, this is part of entertaining. Everyone wanted to see entertainment and that's what we have them tonight."
Deji clearly felt extremely proud after his exhibition bout with Mayweather because he gave him a bruised eye.
The Londoners had this to say on Twitter after going toe to toe with the boxing legend.
Deji tweeted: “I gave Floyd a black eye”.
Deji feeling proud!
Deji is clearly feeling extremely proud after his exhibition bout with Floyd Mayweather.
The YouTuber gave Mayweather a bruised eye during their boxing bout in Dubai.
The Londoners had this to say on Twitter after going toe to toe with the boxing great.
Deji tweeted: "I gave Floyd a black eye"
Fury criticised by KSI
Deji's brother KSI has hit out at Tommy Fury after his performance last night.
Fury was also booed by the crowd in Dubai during his exhibition bout with Roland Lambert.
Tyson's brother competed in the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji.
KSI referred to Tommy's bout as “embarrassing” in one of his tweet
What May say
Deji has revealed what legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather was shouting at him during their exhibition fight on Sunday.
The YouTuber told : "I mean, it was very unorthodox. I'm normally used to sparring people who are more technical.
"He was just having fun in there and doing whatever. He was talking a lot."
Mayweather was saying: "I'm Money Mayweather; I do what I do"
Put on a show
Floyd Mayweather reckons he and Deji put on a show for fans in Dubai.
Mayweather said: "I'm glad that Deji landed a good shot. This is part of fighting, this is part of entertaining.
"Everyone wanted to see entertainment and that's what we have them tonight."
Deji said: "I'm tough! I want to thank everyone who came out, my friends and family, my team, everybody"
Not on the Money
Boxing fans are claiming Floyd Mayweather was deliberately missing punches against Deji.
Mayweather easily beat the YouTuber in their exhibition fight in Dubai on Sunday.
But many supporters are all saying the same thing.
One said: "Bro is holding back" while another replied "people paid for this."
A third responded: "Embarrassing."
May-d to wait
Floyd Mayweather refused to make his ring walk to fight Deji until Jake Paul had removed himself from ringside.
Mayweather was taking on his YouTuber opponent in an exhibition bout in Dubai, but there was a two-hour delay before the fight got underway.
That's because Paul was involved in a spat with Tommy Fury and his father as well as trainer John after the latter's exhibition bout with Rolly Lambert.
The Problem Child took to Instagram and wrote: "Floyd wouldn't fight unless I left. Shallow ego.
"And KSI refused to be seated near me. Didn't see him the whole event. Hide and seek"
Mayweather gets bruised eye
Floyd Mayweather showed off his bruised eye and claimed he was "glad" Deji landed a punch on Sunday's exhibition bout.
Mayweather said: "I'm glad that Deji landed a good shot.
"This is part of fighting, this is part of entertaining.
"Everyone wanted to see entertainment and that's what we have them tonight"
Mayweather vs Deji recap
Floyd Mayweather defeated Deji in their exhibition bout at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Sunday.
Mayweather stopped the YouTuber in the sixth round following another phenomenal performance.
The 45-year-old boxer proved value for money throughout the bout, which proved an exhibition of skills and showmanship.
At one point, Money punched the Londoner across the ring and finished the job on the ropes as Kenny Bayless waved off the contest
Fans noticing the same thing...
Supporters are claiming Floyd Mayweather was deliberately missing punches against Deji.
The 45-year-old boxer easily beat the YouTuber in their exhibition fight in Dubai on Sunday night.
One said: "Bro is holding back" while another replied "people paid for this."
A third responded: "Embarrassing."
Despite the backlash, Mayweather reckons they put on a show for fans.
Deji reveals what Mayweather was saying
Floyd Mayweather was taunting Deji in the ring during their exhibition bout.
And the YouTuber revealed what was being said: "He was talking a lot, he was just saying, ‘I’m Money Mayweather, I do what I do!’ just all that.”
Mayweather later praised Deji for agreeing to get in the ring.
Deji fires shots at Mayweather
Youtuber Deji has seemingly hit out at Floyd Mayweather's relaxed nature in the ring after yesterday's bout.
Mayweather was casual throughout the exhibition fight often toying with his weaker opponent.
Via Per Seconds Out, he : "I mean, it was very unorthodox. I'm normally used to sparring people who are more technical.
"He was just having fun in there and doing whatever. He was talking a lot.
Fury criticised by KSI
KSI has hit out at Tommy Fury after his performance last night.
The former Love Islander was also booed by the crowd in Dubai during his exhibition bout with Roland Lambert.
Fury was supposed to fight Paul Bamba in a professional bout but it fell through at the last minute as the brother of Tyson came in overweight by seven pounds.
KSI referred to it as “embarrassing” in another tweet.
'Farcical'
The Daily Mail have described the bout between Deji and Mayweather as "farcical".
The 45-year-old boxer beat the Youtuber convincingly without even breaking a sweat in the exhibition bout.
KSI's brother's aim was to land a punch which he did manage to do but people have criticised the fight as there was obviously a gulf in class between the compeititors.
The crowd shouted "come on Deji" and Mayweather even joined in keeping his hands by his side.
The described it as a "one-sided but ultimately farcical second round."
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury AGREED - more
Jake Paul's manager Nakisa Bidarian has said in Dubai: “I’ve locked him down, backed him into a corner and checkmated him. He’s agreed to a February bout.
“He shook my hand, he gave me his word of honour his manager, it’s happening in February.
“I said, ‘Listen, if you back out, you’ll never live it down in your life and you can’t break a man’s handshake.’
“Contracts mean nothing to me but a handshake does and my word, you can build a tower block on it.
“He’s given me his word, his manager, we fight in February. And where better place? The world of Dubai.”
KSI breaks silence
KSI has tweeted after the big fight which saw his brother Deji give Floyd Mayweather a BLACK EYE!
KSI wrote: "Proud of you bro."
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury for Feb
We've brought you the info straight from Dubai that Paul and Fury's camps have shaken hands over a HUGE February fight.
TWICE before fights between the two have failed to materialise.
So will it be third time lucky?
Latest - Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul AGREED
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury have an agreement in place to reschedule their grudge fight once again.
Paul was a ringside guest for Fury’s boxing return on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard in Dubai.
Fury’s dad John ripped off his shirt and called out the YouTuber-turned boxer, before security intervened.
John later told press after the fight that he shook hands with Paul’s manager Nakisa Bidarian over a rescheduled date for February.
Here we go February!
Deji feeling proud!
Deji is clearly feeling extremely proud of the 'black eye' that he gave to Floyd Mayweather.
Comedy Shorts Gamer had this to say on Twitter after going toe to toe with one of the GOAT's...
John Fury vs Jake Paul?
People are queuing up to fight Jake Paul right now.
Tommy Fury called him a b***h, and asked him to get in the ring, before John Fury whipped off his shirt and challenged him to a bare knuckle fight too!
It was a busy night for Mr. Paul, who then faced off with Andrew Tate.
Don't forget that there will be a bout with KSI in the not too distant future, but there will be a few steps to go first.
Which would you like to see most?
Potential next bouts...
Well, while tonight was all about Floyd vs Deji, with any Floyd fight come a host of the most popular stars of the internet.
And some of them had some choice words for each other, as we could have seen some bouts set up behind the scenes.
We saw Andrew Tate and Jake Paul face off, as well as a clash of heads between KSI and Tyron Woodley!
A thing of beauty...
There was the utmost respect between the two fighters at the end of that.
Floyd had a gash on his left eye, and when asked about it post-fight, this is what he had to say:
"I'm glad that Deji landed a good shot. This is part of fighting, this is part of entertaining."
That is some compliment, as some of Floyd's professional bouts have ended without a mark on him...
Deji landed a good shot"
Floyd Mayweather
Full credit to Deji.
That was a spectacle to witness, as always when Floyd Mayweather is in the ring.
But full credit has to go to Deji after that bout.
He went six rounds with one of the greatest boxers to ever live, had the fans on his side, left a gash on Floyd's eye and earnt his respect after the fight.
There are a lot of positives to take from that fight for Deji, and people will be queuing up to be his next opponent.
Deji calls out Justin Bieber!
Deji on his next opponent:
"I' wouldn't mind fighting Justin Bieber, Liam Payne, anyone who wants it really, I'm on all the smoke!"
Deji speaks out
"I'm tough!
"I want to thank everyone who came out, my friends and family, my team, everybody."