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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Glove to see it
Here is a glimpse of the boxing gloves Floyd Mayweather is set to wear against Deji.
Although it is believed he is not allowed to wear his preferred 10oz and will instead use 14oz.
Fincham result
So Jack Fincham's pro boxing debut went the distance in Dubai.
Both he and Anthony Taylor's hands were raised after with no official winner or loser in the exhibition.
Fincham's chin held up to some big shots from Taylor in the lively opener.
Jadier Herrera vs Franklin Manzanilla
Jadier Herrera is taking on Franklin Manzanilla right now in Dubai.
And BOTH men have landed some huge blows in this slugfest.
We're heading into the half-way point here.
Tommy Fury fight still to come
Tommy Fury is in action later tonight - but it is against a NEW opponent in Rolly Lambert.
The big weight controversy saw his fight vs Paul Bamba scuppered.
So now it's last-minute replacement Lambert in the mix.
Woodley in the house
Here is ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley pictured ringside.
He's called to fight KSI - who is also set to be in attendance later in the night.
Report from ringside
Jack Fincham went the distance in his boxing debut against Anthony Taylor but the fight will not be counted on his record.
Taylor came out the traps quick in the first round, pouring on the pressure.
He landed a decent number of combinations as Fincham did his best to work behind the jab but struggled to deal with the pressure.
Taylor finished the round by landing a massive right hand which Fincham took well and kept coming forward.
In the second round, again the American started fast and again found home with his sweeping right hand.
Fincham settled into the bout more, behind his jab but Taylor seemed unfazed, even finding some time to showboat.
The third round was a thrilling affair with both men landing big right hands.
Taylor ended the fight on top, landing a huge combination with a right hand rocking Fincham's head back.
The pace of the fight slowed down as the contest drew to a close.
As the bell rang, Taylor jumped on the ropes and celebrated as though he had won.
What Antony Taylor said?
Anthony Taylor has said Tommy Fury declined an offer to fight him earlier on TODAY!
Tayor said: "Tommy Fury declined my fight offer three hours before the fight. $1.5 million, he declined it.
"He's a p***y. John Fury, if you're out there, bring your a** over here. Tommy, I'll pay your opponents fight purse…
"I ain't leaving this gym till I fight Tommy Fury."
Tyron Woodley calls out KSI
It is ALL kicking off here!
Immediately after Anthony Taylor shouts for Tommy Fury, Tyron Woodley was interviewed in the crowd.
And Woodley - who lost twice to Jake Paul - was asked who he wanted next.
His answer was simple.
KSI.
Taylor calls out Tommy Fury
And Anthony Taylor has CALLED OUT Tommy Fury for a rematch as soon as the fight ended.
Taylor said: "Tommy, where you at?"
Tommy Fury is in the ring in mere moments...
Fincham vs Taylor
Or, in this case of the exhibition, it ends with BOTH men's hands raised.
It is a draw.
Taylor seems the more upset of the fighters at the end.
Fincham vs Taylor
Round 4 - the pace Notabley slowing down here.
Taylor looking the more dangerous and going for the bigger shots.
It's all OVER, and we go to the judges...
Fincham vs Taylor
Round 3 – Excellent round between the pair with Fincham behind the jab and Taylor pouring on the pressure.
At one point right hands land for the pair of them.
Fincham vs Taylor
Round 2 - Taylor comes out quickly again but Fincham looks more confident in this round.
Fincham's jab is landing but Taylor is finding home to the sweeping overhand right again.
Taylor dodges some shots and showboats for good measure, looking the more comfortable fighter.
Fincham vs Taylor
Round 2 - Taylor comes out quickly again but Fincham looks more confident in this round.
Fincham's jab is landing but Taylor is finding home to the sweeping overhand right again.
Taylor dodges some shots and showboats for good measure, looking the more comfortable fighter.
Fincham vs Taylor
Round 1 - Here we go, Taylor is coming on quick, firing combinations at Fincham.
Fincham trying to keep the bout at range behind his jab but Taylor is closing down the distance, landing an uppercut on the inside.
Big right hand rocks Fincham! He holds on and takes the shot well. Big round for Taylor here.
Fincham in the house
Here comes Jack Fincham!
We are underway in Dubai.
Fincham vs Taylor
Jack Fincham makes his boxing debut against MMA star Anthony Taylor.
The bout was set to be a full sanctioned professional bout but has since been changed to an exhibition.
Contest will be over three, four minute rounds.
Fincham vs Taylor
Jack Fincham makes his boxing debut against MMA star Anthony Taylor.
The bout was set to be a full sanctioned professional bout but has since been changed to an exhibition.
Contest will be over three, four minute rounds.
Fincham vs Taylor
Jack Fincham vs Anthony Taylor is LIVE now!
Taylor is making his ring walk.
And now comes Fincham!
Here we go. We are underway in Dubai!
Main card is HERE
The main card is kicking OFF right now!
And your first fight of the show?
Only Jack Fincham vs Anthony Taylor!
Fighting talk
Mayweather said ahead of tonight's fight: "I've displayed my skills for so many years, 26 years as a professional just being able.
"In 1996 I went to the Olympics and competed against the best fighters from all around the world.
"As a professional, fighting the top competition from all around the world and just being able to do exhibitions now and compete against people from all walks of life.
"It's great to be here and tomorrow, I'm going to go out there and put on a show."
Glove affair
Floyd Mayweather and Deji were locked in a dispute over the size of the boxing gloves they will wear in their exhibition bout.
Deji's friend Ryan Taylor, who helped broker the extraordinary exhibition bout, revealed there was a row over the gloves.
He told Fred Talks Fighting: "Deji's got a way of surprising people, we'll see what happens. Deji's got power man.
"We were literally just talking about it there and having a joke about it because there were some conversations about 10oz gloves.
"Everyone's been talking about gloves but yeah, Deji's tough. We're going to see what happens."
Benn speaks out
Harley Benn has broken his silence since his fight was cancelled.
A statement read: “Faizan Anwar pulled out just hours before his scheduled fight with Harley Benn, without notice or prior warning.
"Despite multiple attempts to find a suitable replacement at short notice for Harley, Global Titans were sadly unable to do so due to those available being too heavy in weight.
"Harley has been paid his full purse and will be fighting on a future Global Titans card early next year.”
Taylor made
Anthony Taylor threatened to pull out of his fight with Jack Fincham.
The American fumed inside the fighter's hotel at the Rove City Walk in Dubai ahead of his undercard bout with Love Island winner Fincham.
Taylor shouted: "I'm not a prelim guy, the fight is off. I'm going home. I'm going home, I'm going to the airport.
"I'm not fighting on the prelims, bro. I was promised pay-per-view. Fight's off, I'm getting my s*** and I'm going."
Taylor has since confirmed he will be in action, tweeting: "The problem has been fixed! I’m still fighting."
Why is Harley Benn's fight OFF?
Harley Benn's fight with Faizan Anwar on Floyd Mayweather's undercard has been AXED with just hours before the first bell.
But just a matter of hours beforehand, the fight was scrapped live on air.
Global Titans revealed an altercation at the fighter hotel forced the bout to be cancelled.
