ALEX WASSABI has BEATEN Deji in the showdown of the YouTubers.
A spectator jumped into the ring during the second round and attempted to hit Wassabi but was pushed out of the ring.
The grudge match was played out at Ovo Wembley Arena in front of a sell-out crowd, after some thrilling undercard bouts.
Local boy Deji was left dejected when only one judge gave a decision in his favour, while the other two judges went with American Wassabi.
Anthony Joshua and brother KSI were in the crowd cheering him on but ultimately Deji, 25, couldn’t get the job done.
On the undercard, Ryan Taylor was disqualified for a disgraceful headbutt on his opponent DK Money.
The bizarre scenes were even then REPEATED as Vitaly was headbutted by Ryan Taylor.
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- Main event ring walk time UK: 10.30pm
- Undercard: King Kenny vs Faze Temperrr
- Vitaly vs Kristen Hanby
- Armz Korleone vs Minikon
- Ryan Taylor vs DK Money
- Ashley Cain vs Andreas Eskander
- Prelim: Kyle ‘Stromedy’ Godfrey vs Austin Sprinz
- Prelim: Salt Papi vs Halal Ham
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Done it for his brother
Alex Wassabi revealed his prize money for defeating YouTuber Deji will go towards his brother’s education.
“Everything that didn’t go to my training camp is going to my little brother,” Wassabi said after the bout.
“He means the world to me.
“It’s all going towards his college fund – everything I do is partially for him.”
Did Wassabi cheat?
Fans are calling Alex Wassabi a cheat after defeating Deji in their grudge boxing match.
One fan took to Twitter and wrote: “Deji got tobbed, Wassabi used his elbows.”
While another mulled: “Don’t know how to feel about the fight. Deji had some good shots but Wassabi was more offensive with an elbow?”
And a third fan even called for a rematch, saying: “I accept Deji lost right, but if you watch carefully Wassabi uses elbows and headlocked Deji for a second. it wasn’t fair and I think it needs a rematch.”
Judges scorecard
The bout between Alex Wassabi and Deji went the distance.
So, it was up to the judges to score the right.
In the end, they went 50-46, 49-47 and 48-47 for Wassabi, in what was a convincing win in the end.
Will we get a rematch soon?
Ring invader
The strangest thing to happen during the Deji vs Alex Wassabi fight perhaps came when someone jumped into the ring DURING their fight.
As the action was unfolding in the second round, a random spectator, calling himself a TikToker by the name of Golden Boy, jumped the rop and halted proceedings.
The 21-year-old is an aspiring boxing content creator who makes motivational and fitness clips.
Joshua enjoyed the spectacle
KSI wasn’t the only celebrity in tow in Wembley to watch YouTubers Alex Wassabi and Deji get it on in the ring.
Heavyweight boxing superstar Anthony Joshua was also ringside checking out all the action.
And he was there cheering on Deji, although wouldn’t have been happy with the result.
Wassabi was the victor.
Deji vs Wassabi II
Alex Wassabi is desperate for a rematch with fellow YouTuber Deji, after defeating his foe.
Speaking after the fight, Wassabi spoke of the home support for Deji as well as his thoughts on going again.
“These people love their people and they showed it; I didn’t hear my name once,” Wassabi said.
“Deji, I just wanted to compete and if it wasn’t for you that dream wouldn’t have come true.
“I want to get back in… I don’t know when the next YouTube event is.”
AnEsonGib calls out Wassabi
British YouTuber turned boxer AnEsonGib fancies a tussle with Alex Wassabi.
Last night, he tweeted: “Let me wig wassabi”.
Wassabi has since retorted, “let’s get it. come down to 175 big gibby.”
Will these two be the next big YouTubers doing battle?
Deji’s brother KSI ready for return
YouTube star KSI is aiming to make a boxing return ‘later this year’ or in early 2023 – his first fight since rematching Logan Paul – following supporting his brother Deji’s bout against Alex Wassabi.
The British celebrity, also a chart-topping rapper, drew in a boxing exhibition with Paul, 26, in 2018.
he pair then controversially turned professional a year later for a rematch which KSI, 28 and also known as JJ, won by split-decision.
The rivals have now turned business partners by launching a drink together, the latest venture in KSI’s hectic schedule.
That busy schedule is largely to blame for the former gamer’s absence in the ring, but according to one of his coaches Leon Wills, a comeback is being eyed.
Wills told GiveMeSport: “JJ’s told me that he’s looking to fight either later this year or early next year. That’s what he said.
“But, it’s just time. He’s a top boy in whatever he does; in music, he’s a top artist, in YouTube, he’s a top YouTuber.
“Now he’s got a drink company with Logan, it’s hard to find the time.
“So, if he can put that all aside and train boxing and focus on boxing, then 100 per cent.”
Wassabi wants KSI fight
He disposed of Deji, now Alex Wassabi is eyeing up a fight with his brother KSI.
Wassabi was asked by YouTube host Fred Talks Fighting if he’d fight the YouTuber/Rapper.
“He’s the same size as you,” Wassabi replied to the presenter.
“Let’s go, he’s a dog and I’m a beast.
“Wouldn’t that be a crazy fight?”
Wassabi’s shock over Deji win
Wassabi has shared his disbelief over his win against Deji.
When asked by Fred Talks Fighting on YouTube his thoughts on the fight afterward, Wassabi expressed his shock.
While standing in his fight gear in his changing room, Wassabi said: “I can’t believe it, I won!
“I believed in myself but anything can happen.
“And once it happens, then you can believe it!”
Wassabi’s ‘cheat’ claims
Boxing fans have accused Wassabi of elbowing his way to victory over Deji.
One fan claimed: “Deji got tobbed, Wassabi used his elbows.”
While another mulled: “Don’t know how to feel about the fight. Deji had some good shots but Wassabi was more offensive with an elbow?”
And a third fan even called for a rematch, saying: “I accept Deji lost right, but if you watch carefully Wassabi uses elbows and headlocked Deji for a second. it wasn’t fair and I think it needs a rematch.”
Wassabi’s open to fighting KSI
Wassabi has revealed that he’s open to fighting Deji’s brother KSI next time round.
When asked by YouTube host Fred Talks Fighting if he’s down to take on KSI, Wassabi responded: “He’s the same weight.
“He’s a dog, I’m a beast, let’s go.
“That would be a crazy fight.”
The show goes on
Deji won’t be slowing down for now it seems.
Despite his loss to Wassabi last night, Dejain remains upbeat about his future in the ring.
On Instagram, he declared that his journey will only end when he makes the decision to call it day.
Deji’s future plans revealed
Deji has put off his decision to retire after his loss to Wassabi.
Before the fight, Deji had vowed to hang up his gloves after two prior defeats.
But after the Wassabi bout, he said to the crowd if he should reconsider his decision to hang up his gloves.
And after they roared their encouragement, he said: “If you guys want me to fight again, I’ll show you what I can do.”
Rematch on the cards
Wassabi revealed that he’s open to a rematch with Deji.
After their bout, he said to Deji: “These people love their people and they showed it; I didn’t hear my name once.
“Deji, I just wanted to compete and if it wasn’t for you that dream wouldn’t have come true.
“I want to get back in… I don’t know when the next YouTube event is.”
YouTuber headbutts rival on Deji undercard
Deji’s fight with Wassabi was filled with controversial moments.
Along with a fan invading the pair’s fight, there was also a moment of madness on the undercard bout of the YouTuber’s battle.
British YouTuber Ryan Taylor and American Instagram personality ‘DK Money’ also clashed on the night – but their fight was over barely before it started.
A raging Taylor furiously grappled with his opponent before unleashing a brutal headbutt.
DK Money was left floored and the bout instantly called off.
Armz Korleone hails Deji
Social media star and fellow fighter Armz Korleone has hailed Deji after his loss to Wassabi.
Korleone praised Deji for getting in the ring when many others wouldn’t.
He also told KSI’s brother that winning and losing are just man-made labels in a post on Instagram.
Wassabi’s pledge to little brother
Alex Wassabi has pledged to donate his fight funds to put his little brother in college.
Wassabi emerged as the winner in his fight against Deji, but he has no plans to splash the cash on himself.
He told the Mirror before the fight: “Everything that didn’t go to my training camp is going to my little brother.
“He means the world to me.
“It’s all going towards his college fund – everything I do is partially for him.”
Wassabi celebrates win
Alex Wassabi celebrated his win over Deji by reflecting on how far he’s come in his career.
The YouTuber’s pal put up a picture of them both clowning around in what is thought to be at the start of his career.
And Wassabi wrote on the pic: “We’ve come a long way.”
KSI’s reaction to Deji’s loss
KSI was pictured looking devastated after witnessing his brother Deji’s loss to Wassabi.
He was spotted with a startled expression when Wassabi was handed victory on split decision against Deji.
Deji’s message to fans
Deji has thanked fans for their support after his loss to Wassabi.
And he also vowed to be back better next time in a message on Twitter.
KSI consoles Deji
KSI was spotted giving Deji a motivating speech in the ring after his loss to Wassabi.
It was unclear what KSI was saying to his brother as a fan who recorded their convo edited the clip with music on Instagram.
But it was apparent that KSI was delivering some passionate advice to his dejected sibling.
Brotherly love
KSI was on hand to offer his brother Deji some support before his loss to Wassabi.
Unlike his brother, KSI has got an unbeaten record in the ring after winning his first fight.
But it’s back to the drawing board for Deji who’s now lost three on the trot.
Anthony Joshua watches spectacle
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was in attendance to watch Deji fight Wassabi.
Joshua found the time to attend the event at the SSE Arena, Wembley in London after his fight with Oleksandr Usyk looks set to be push back as the Ukrainian has rushed back to his homeland to defend it from Russia’s invasion.
But Joshua seemed to be in a relaxed mood as he smiled amongst fans in the crowd.
Harsh treatment for ring invader
The fan who invaded Deji’s fight against Wassabi was left nursing a sore head after his rash dash into the ring.
His fame was short-lived as security chased him into the corner before roughly ejecting him from the proceedings.
But not before one guard hit him over the head with a BAR STOOL.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
