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Who is Deji, who is his brother KSI, when did he fight Jake Paul and what are his YouTube and Instagram?

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DEJI OLATUNJI, better known as YouTube sensation Comedy Shorts Gamer, is used to sharing the spotlight with his older brother KSI.

However, this weekend he was in a ring on his own, taking on fellow YouTube star Jake Paul, but how much do we know about Deji?

Deji Olatunji is one of the UK’s most popular YouTubersCredit: Instagram

Here’s all you need to know…

Who is Deji and what’s his YouTube and Instagram?

Deji Olatunji, better known by his YouTube handle Comedy Shorts Gamer, was born December 9, 1996.

He joined YouTube in December 2011 uploading gameplay videos but has since expanded into challenge and various prank vlogs. His channel has amassed over 9.5 million subscribers.

The 21-year-old also co-starred with his brother KSI as Freddie in the 2016 comedy Laid in America.

He has also gained over 2 million followers on Instagram @comedygamer.

In late 2014, Deji released his own line of clothing under the name Tank. The revenue he receives from this and his YouTube career has given him an estimated net worth of $5 million.

He is the younger brother of KSICredit: Instagram

Who is his brother KSI?

Deji’s older brother, Olajide William Olatunji, better known by his handle KSI, is the UK’s biggest YouTuber with over 19 million subscribers.

He first began uploading videos in 2009, and his channel has since reached over four billion views. He also earned an NME Award for Vlogger of the Year in 2016.

In addition to his YouTube career, the 25-year-old has released two EPs as a rapper, which have both topped the UK R&B Albums Chart.

On February 3, 2018, KSI began his amateur boxing career with a third round technical knockout victory over fellow YouTube star Joe Weller.

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When did he fight Jake Paul?

Deji squared-off in his first ever amateur boxing fight against Jake Paul on Saturday, August 25, at the Manchester Arena.

The bout was the chief undercard for the main event of Deji’s older brother KSI against Jake’s controversial older brother Logan.

After an epic fight with each side giving it their all, Deji lost against fellow YouTuber Jake Paul.

During his speech after the match, he said he expressed that he would be open to a rematch.

KSI vs Logan Paul fight: Live stream, what TV channel, start time, ticket info and full undercard info for YouTube boxing match

Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk

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