FANS labelled brothers KSI and Deji the “GOATS” after their wins last night.
Both prevailed on an evening where YouTube boxing took over London’s 02 Arena.
KSI defeated rapper Swarmz before returning to beat Luis Pineda via TKO in the main event.
But fans seemed most pleased by Deji’s triumph over fellow YouTuber Fousey.
The victory was Deji’s first in four attempts and delighted fans online, as well as his big bro KSI.
Backstage footage showed the 29-year-old going wild as Deji secured the win – screaming “Yes!” and jumping up and down while smacking his gloved fists against each other.
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After their amazing night, KSI tweeted: “So proud of you bro @Deji.”
In the replies to the post, fans showered the duo with praise and compliments.
One wrote: “My goats.”
While a second tweeted: “WEJI GOATED FRRR.”
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A third commented: “my goat deji”.
KSI’s victorious younger sibling posted last night: “Don’t give up.”
And a number of fans also replied to his tweet by calling him the “goat”.
While another excitedly replied: “THE GOAT IS 1-0.”
On his brother’s win, KSI said after the fight: “Incredibly proud. This is one of the best moments of my life.
“For him to showcase his skill. He just took his time. Comfortably went in and out, jabbing and jabbing.
“He came through with the cross over and over repeatedly, punching Fousey in the face.
“Deji smashed it and I’m so proud of him – I’ve told him several times. I told him he had it in him.
“I told him he is up there with the best boxers in the YouTube scene and he showed it tonight. I am so proud.”
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Deji himself said: “I have the best team ever. I have Daley, the best boxing coach ever, ever.
“I have Leon, the best PT in the game and I have everyone out there showing their love. And that brought me out.”
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