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      Inside Deji’s stunning TWO STONE weight loss as secrets to transformation are revealed ahead of Floyd Mayweather fight

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      YOUTUBE boxing star Deji has undergone an incredible TWO STONE weight loss thanks to a rigorous strength and conditioning regime. The social media influencer weighed 14st 6lb the night he was beaten by TikToker Vinnie Hacker in July 2021 after being stopped on his feet.
      Vinnie Hacker and Deji before their 2021 fightCredit: Getty
      YouTuber Deji before his last fightCredit: Misfits Boxing
      But in August, at his fourth attempt, Deji finally won his first fight by beating American Fousey and did so after weighing 12st 2lb.
      His transformation was evident not only in his body but also his skills as he dispatched of Fousey in three rounds, flooring him in the process.
      And it has somehow landed him an unthinkable eight-round exhibition bout against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather on Sunday.
      One of the men behind Deji’s stunning turnaround is S&C coach Leon Wills, who also works with his brother KSI and 6-0 pro boxer Viddal Riley.
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      And Wills, ahead of Deji’s fight with Mayweather in Dubai, admits it was not plane sailing when he linked up with the unconfident YouTuber.
      Wills told SunSport: “When I first got him, I thought, ‘I don’t know if this guys up for it, I dunno if he’s got the drive or the motivation.’ 
      “I didn’t know if he’d be able to swim in the deep waters that I was going to take him to, so that was the issue. 
      “But he knew that I was rating him, so he knew he had to give it his all and more than what he wanted to give it just to satisfy me.” 
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      Wills started working with Deji, 25, in the last month before his eventual win over Fousey, 32, on KSI’s undercard.
      It came following three consecutive losses, to the likes of Jake Paul, 25, and Alex Wassabi, 32, where fitness was perhaps his biggest downfall.
      Wills said: “I wanted to make sure he had the engine and the mindset because when you come off three losses you’re down in the dumps. 
      “So I had to build him up mentally and rewire his mind basically, that was the main goal.  
      “I was going to his house, watching extra study with him, watching boxing, doing drills, repetition, repetition, repetition.” 
      When Wills got his hands on Deji, he realised it was time for tough love and revealed the secret to their success was simply hard work.

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      He said: “Deji has to do the non-negotiables. The push-ups, the abs, the runs. And then doing his boxing, it all builds up.
      “With Deji, because he doesn’t come from an athletic background, he’s just been a YouTuber, on his computer sitting at home, I have to give him a more vigorous schedule than others athletes. 
      “With Viddal I can easily do three-four S&C sessions a week, with Deji it’s got to be five-six S&C sessions just to break the mould of what he’s had. 
      “I have to push him through a lot, it’s hard but it’s more of a mental thing now.” 
      In just Wills’ second fight with Deji, he prepares him to share the ring with one of boxing’s greatest alongside head trainer Daley Perales.
      They travel to Dubai ahead of an exhibition with Mayweather, 45, at the Coca-Cola Arena knowing they have nothing to lose.
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      Wills said: “This is just an exhibition, it’s not a title fight.
      “Deji will be the least experienced boxer to ever share the ring with a world champion, let alone Floyd. 
      “So for Deji it’s just a learning curve, go in there try new things, just learn, enjoy the moment and when you get out of here, go back into your YouTube boxing realm.”
      YouTuber Fousey was beaten by Deji in three roundsCredit: Rex
      Coach Leon Wills poses next to DejiCredit: @leonwills101

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      Jack Fincham vs Anthony Taylor: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel for Love Island star’s makes boxing debut

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      TV personality star star Jack Fincham makes his first foray into professional boxing this weekend as he takes on Anthony Taylor. Fincham, who won Love Island in 2018 with ex-partner Dani Dyer, has experience as an amateur fighter.
      Jack Fincham faces Anthony Taylor on November 13 in Dubai
      Jack Fincham will face Anthony Taylor on the Mayweather vs Deji undercardCredit: PA
      But he’s yet to test himself as a professional or in the paid ranks at all since coming out of the ITV reality show.
      Fincham, 31, did sign a promotional deal with Boxxer at the end of 2020 but his scheduled fight was cancelled after he got himself into a car accident.
      But now he’s back in the mix and readying himself for a clash with Taylor, who fought another Love Island star in Tommy Fury last year.
      Fury, who finished second on the show a year after Fincham won it, beat Taylor via decision in August 2021.

      When is Fincham vs Taylor?

      Fincham’s big clash with Taylor will take place on Saturday, November 13.
      The bout is on the undercard of Mayweather vs Deji, so could get underway from any time between 7pm-9pm.
      The fight will be held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Fincham vs Taylor will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      A subscription to DAZN costs £7.99-a-month.
      The event will cost an additional £16.99.

      Full card
      The entire card has yet to be confirmed but Fury is also on the bill as he takes on Paul Bamba.
      And Conor Benn’s brother Harley is in action, with his opponent not yet determined.

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      What has been said?
      “November 13th the pretty boy returns to DAZN AGAIN! This time on PPV Against @jack_charlesf. It’s going to be a great time to smash his face in @GlobalTitansFS,” Taylor tweeted.
      Thank you for this opportunity on the biggest fight card of the year it’s an honor! Watch it live on ppv @daznboxing.” More

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      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji: Date, UK start time, live stream, undercard for Global Titans clash in Dubai

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      FLOYD ‘money’ Mayweather makes his return to the boxing ring this weekend in a huge clash with YouTube sensation Deji. The 50-0 fighter will pick up another big payday from his latest exhibition with KSI’s brother.
      Floyd Mayweather and Deji are set to do battle on DAZN PPV
      Floyd Mayweather will fight Deji on November 13 in DubaiCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      It will be Money Mayweather’s fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34.
      While Deji, 25, most recently beat American Fousey, 32, which followed on a run of THREE losses for the YouTube boxer.
      Deji said: “Huge thanks to Global Titans and my team for creating this incredible opportunity.
      “It’s a privilege to be headlining this phenomenal spectacle in Dubai, against the all-time great Floyd Mayweather. This is going to be fun!”
      Can Deji perform better than Logan Paul did against Mayweather? This one is not to be missed….
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      When is Floyd Mayweather vs Deji?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji will take place on Sunday, November 13.
      The event will be live from the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
      Expect the ring walk times for the main event around 10pm UK time – this is 1am in Dubai.
      What live stream is Floyd Mayweather vs Deji on?
      Mayweather vs Deji will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      The event has been confirmed at costing £16.99.
      You can live stream all of the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Tommy Fury is set for the undercardCredit: Getty
      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      Tommy Fury will return to the ring to fight an ex-Marine Corps, according to reports.
      Fury will go toe-to-toe with Paul Bamba on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition bout with YouTube star Deji in Dubai.
      Boxing Scene claim that Fury, 23, is likely to face the 5-2 New Yorker on November 13.
      Fury, the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, is 8-0 as a professional boxer.
      And he will try to maintain that unbeaten record against the relatively-unknown US Marine Corps veteran Bamba.
      The 33-Year-old is the founder and president of Trifecta Strong, a boxing and fitness training company.
      While fellow ex-Love Islander Jack Fincham is back in the boxing ring to face Fury’s former opponent Anthony Taylor.

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      Five next fights for Floyd Mayweather after Deji including huge rematches with McGregor and Manny Pacquiao and KSI clash

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is raking in the big bucks on the exhibition scene – five years after his retirement from professional boxing.The former five-weight world champion has taken part in lucrative exhibitions with Tenshin Nasukawa, Logan Paul, Don Moore and Mikuru Asakura.
      Floyd Mayweather will be back in action this weekend against YouTuber DejiCredit: GETTY
      Mayweather was last in exhibition action against Japanese MMA fighter Mikuru AsakuraCredit: GETTY
      The former five-weight world champion plans to keep on taking part in exhibitionsCredit: GETTY
      Money will continue the exhibition portion of his career this weekend against YouTube sensation Deji – the brother of social media phenom KSI.
      But attention has already turned to who the boxing great will face after his Dubai dust-up with Deji.
      And SunSport is on hand with five potential opponents for Money in 2023.
      Conor McGregor
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      Mayweather closed out his Hall-of-Fame career with a tenth-round TKO victory over the UFC superstar in Las Vegas five years ago.
      But talks over a lucrative rematch between the pair have rumbled on ever since – with fresh negotiations taking place earlier this year.
      MMA legend McGregor recently shut down the prospect of sharing the ring with the former pound-for-pound king again.
      Although he’d likely jump at the opportunity to avenge the loss once his UFC contract comes to an end.
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      Manny Pacquiao
      Like Mayweather, former eight-weight world champion Pacquiao is currently competing in the exhibition scene.
      The Filipino, who retired from professional boxing last September, is gearing up for a showdown with South Korean martial artist DK Yoo on December 11.
      Revenge has been on Pacman’s mind ever since he lost the 2015 ‘Fight of the Century’ with Mayweather in Las Vegas.
      And he could very well get it next year if Mayweather were to agree to what would be one of the most-viewed exhibitions of all time.
      Mayweather threw down with Manny Pacquiao in May 2015Credit: AFP
      Ricky Hatton
      British boxing legend Hatton returns to the ring this weekend to take on Mexican great Marco Antonio Barerra in an eight-rounder in Manchester.
      The Hitman knows Mayweather all too well having lost their welterweight title fight in Las Vegas 15 years ago.
      It’s unclear if Hatton will be one and done after his clash with Barerra. But he could make himself a bucketload of cash if he were to put himself forward to face Mayweather again.
      A rematch with Ricky Hatton could also potentially be on the cardsCredit: Getty
      KSI
      YouTuber juggernaut KSI will likely be ringside for his little brother’s clash with the undefeated Mayweather.
      He could potentially opt to challenge the Olympic bronze medallist should his brother fall at the Michigan mauler’s hands.
      And given the massive audience KSI has amassed across multiple social media platforms, Mayweather would likely be tempted to fight the Brit.
      KSI could be tempted to try to avenge Deji should he fall at the hands of MayweatherCredit: GETTY
      Jake Paul
      Mayweather has unfinished with YouTuber turned boxer Paul following their brawl last May.
      Money managed to land a few blows on Paul after having his hat stolen but was left irate by the social media star’s actions.
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      Paul’s roaring start to his professional career, coupled with his built-in audience, makes him a worthy B-side in a potential fight.
      But it’s unclear whether or not Mayweather would want to give him the opportunity to earn a huge payday by sharing the ring with him. More

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      Anthony Joshua could fight Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder or Dillian Whyte next summer after making his boxing return

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA could be in line for a blockbuster bout next summer.Promoter Eddie Hearn has tipped AJ for a mega showdown with the hard-hitting Deontay Wilder.
      Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring in early 2023Credit: Getty
      Eddie Hearn has talked up the chances of a clash against Deontay Wilder, while Tyson Fury could be another possibilityCredit: AP
      Dillian Whyte, who Joshua beat in 2015, is a potential candidateCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      But the Matchroom chief hasn’t hasn’t ruled out an all-British encounter with Tyson Fury or Dillian Whyte either.
      Joshua is currently taking time out of the ring to battle his mental demons following two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Hearn sees him returning in early 2023, ahead of a mega showdown in the summer.
      Speaking on a potential dust up with Wilder, Hearn told Fight Hub TV: “I see that as fight two for Anthony Joshua, probably, but it depends when he fights.”
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      Joshua is expected to have a “bigger fight” next summer against one of the leading names in the heavyweight division.
      Aside from Wilder a grudge rematch against Whyte, who AJ KO’d in 2015, is a possibility.
      WBC champion Fury could also be a candidate after the pair failed to agree terms for a December showdown.
      Hearn continued: “AJ, if he fights earlier in the year, he’ll probably have his bigger fight in the summer, and that fight will be Dillian Whyte, Deontay Wilder, who knows what happens with Tyson Fury.”
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      But Hearn is also eager to make sure whoever Joshua faces in his comeback bout is no pushover.
      He added: “But AJ is not really interested in just having tickover fights — sometimes those fights are really dangerous in the heavyweight division.
      “(Joshua) loves the Wilder fight, I’ve said it could be the biggest fight in boxing.
      “And I know the Fury fight’s big but AJ against Wilder is a huge fight.
      “We will continue those conversations with Shelly Finkel (Wilder’s promoter) and hopefully we can work with Deontay Wilder.”
      Joshua was scheduled to hold talks with Hearn in Saudi Arabia over the weekend regarding his return to the ring.
      Joshua has not fought since losing his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in AugustCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul takes swipe at Tommy Fury after claiming he will be ‘ready to step in’ if boxing rival pulls out of next fight

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      JAKE PAUL took a swipe at Tommy Fury after claiming he will be “ready to step in” if his boxing rival pulls out of his next fight. Fury returns to the ring on Sunday on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard against 5-2 American Paul Bamba.
      Jake Paul during his WWE debut helping out brother LoganCredit: WWE
      Tommy Fury and Paul Bamba ahead of their fight
      And in attendance will be YouTuber-turned boxer Paul, fresh off his win over 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva.
      The American, 25, took the chance to aim a dig at Fury, 23, who has TWICE pulled out against him.
      Paul said: “Dubai…It’s about to be a party. I’m ready to step in if Tommy pulls out.”
      Fury first withdrew against Paul last December after suffering a rib injury in training.
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      And for their rescheduled date in August a US visa issue saw the grudge match scrapped once more.
      Fury’s travel restriction still persists leaving Paul faced with traveling abroad for the celebrity mega-fight.
      But he said on the MMA Hour: “Yeah, I love going to those crowds because they all boo me, and I shut them up.
      “I like playing the role of the heel, especially in the UK.”

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      He added: “Yeah, there’s definitely interest, I think if his team is taking the financial risk and putting the event on then I’m cool.
      “I just don’t want to take that risk because I think he’s going to back out again, most likely.
      “It’s an easy fight for me, the kid’s a novice, he’s never even fought anyone good.
      “He’s never even had an eight-round fight, he doesn’t have the experience I have which is crazy to say because he’s been boxing his whole life.
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      “But people call him a professional boxer and they respect him as a professional boxer, and I’d love to strip that title from him.
      “I wouldn’t even have to train for that fight, I would still train because I’m a professional, but I wouldn’t have to train to beat him.”
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      Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn reveals ‘frontrunner’ for boxing return and says they called Tyson Fury’s bluff

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA already has a “frontrunner” in contention for his next fight. AJ is set to take the rest of the year off following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, with a return eyed for February or March.
      Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn pictured in Abu DhabiCredit: /Mark Robinson#3/ Matchroom Boxi
      Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora ahead of their trilogy fightCredit: Getty
      Promoter Eddie Hearn has drawn up a list of candidates to potentially welcome Joshua, 33, back to the ring.
      And either Dillian Whyte, 34, or Jermaine Franklin, 29, who fight on November 26, lead that list.
      Hearn told Fight Hub TV: “I think Otto Wallin is a very fair fight for Joshua to come back to.
      “A lot of these guys price themselves out. Filip Hrgovic is a great fight. He’s IBF mandatory.
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      “I think the winner of Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin is a very, very good frontrunner for the next one.”
      Joshua was in line to make a quick return to the ring after shock talks to fight Tyson Fury on December 3 for the WBC title.
      Fury, 34, had initially called out Usyk, 35, for a unification but the Ukrainian ruled himself out until next year.
      So Hearn believes the Gypsy King took the opportunity to challenge a beaten-and-bruised AJ while expecting no answer back.
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      Although Joshua did verbally accept the challenge – only for talks to collapse after a deal was not struck within Fury’s timeframe.
      Hearn said: “He got his bluff called, and he accepted it, and he just sort of lost faith a little bit with boxing because he really wanted to fight Tyson Fury.”
      Fury has now signed to fight Derek Chisora, 38, to complete their trilogy after his pair of one-sided wins in 2011 and 2014.
      And it leaves Joshua to go back to the drawing board ahead of his comeback bout next year.
      Hearn added: “I think that’s the main reason that he didn’t fight this year because it sort of messed up his mojo and made him think, ‘What are these people doing?
      “They say they want to fight me. Now I’ve got a deadline. Chisora gets another month for the deal, and I had to sign it then.
      “That’s why you’re going to fight maybe at the end of February but probably March.
      “We were going through opponents tonight, and I think he’s going to have the rest of the year off probably and start camp at the beginning of January.”
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      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba tale of the tape: Where the fight can be won and lost on Floyd Mayweather undercard?

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      TOMMY FURY marks his return to the ring on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard with a pair of keen eyes set to watch from ringside. Both Jake Paul and KSI will be in attendance in ringside to watch Fury fight 5-2 American Paul Bamba.

      The 2019 Love Islander has been linked with both YouTubers-turned boxers for a future bout.
      But it is ex-marine corps Bamba who Fury most focus on firstly as SunSport runs down the bout.
      Fury is the more experienced of the two, with eight professional bouts to his name, compared to Bamba’s seven.
      He also had 12 amateur bouts having started boxing at the age of 12 alongside his heavyweight champion brother Tyson, 33.
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      Whereas Bamba only began training at 26 as a way to make money after being left homeless.
      He had just four amateur contests before turning pro in 2021, and now has five wins in seven fights.
      Both Bamba and Fury have four knockouts meaning they carry power but are not necessarily known as punchers.
      Interestingly, Bamba has gone the eight round distance once before while his more experienced opponent has only gone six.
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      It means the New Yorker could try and take the fight into the latter stages, where he may be more comfortable.
      Bamba is also a southpaw, a style Fury has faced only once before in his 2018 debut against Jevgenijs Andrejevs.
      He is also an inch taller than Fury, who is sure to have a longer reach at 80 inches.
      Fury is by far the slicker and more well-versed boxer, meaning he will want to get in a rhythm early on.
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      He does posses a nice jab and quick hands, which help set up his favoured right hand shot.
      Fury goes into the bout as a heavy favourite but Bamba has warned he is a dangerous outsider with nothing to lose.
      Tommy Fury and Paul Bamba ahead of their fightCredit: globaltitansfightseries More