FLOYD MAYWEATHER weighed in over a STONE lighter than YouTuber Deji ahead of their exhibition bout in Dubai.
The boxing legend returns on Sunday night at the Coca-Cola Arena over eight spectacle rounds.
And he came face to face with his most inexperienced challenger of all time at the pre-fight weigh-in.
Mayweather, 45, hit the scales at 70kg, or 11 stone, which is his second highest weight ever.
Deji, 25, was up just before and came it at 79.5, or 12st 5lb to take a much needed weight advantage into the bout.
Mayweather said: “I’ve displayed my skills for so many years, 26 years as a professional just being able.
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“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.”
Mayweather is boxing in his fifth exhibitions since officially retiring in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 34.
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Deji on the other hand celebrated his first win in August, against online rival Fousey, following three prior losses.
And now, in just his fifth appearance, he shares the ring with one of the greats.
Deji said: “I’m just here to have fun, it’s going to be a good time. I can’t wait for tomorrow.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
