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FLOYD MAYWEATHER has admitted he has not trained hard for his exhibition with YouTuber Deji and is instead “just having fun”. The boxing legend returns on Sunday night at the Coca-Cola Arena over eight spectacle rounds.
Floyd Mayweather ahead of his next exhibitionCredit: Getty
YouTuber Deji on the pads with his trainerCredit: @GlobalTitansFS
It is already his third exhibition this year but Mayweather insisted he has barely broken a sweat.
He said: “I don’t ever really train that hard when it’s for an exhibition. But I look forward to going out there and just having fun.”
Mayweather, 45, retired in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34, but has had four exhibition bouts since.
He most recently knocked out Japanese MMA contender Miruku Asakura, 30, on a RIZIN bill.
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That came after facing kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
Mayweather and Moore were set to extraordinarily box on top of a hotel HELIPAD 700ft above sea level in May.
But the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan at 73 saw it scrapped and head to Abu Dhabi a week later.
Mayweather dominated the bout over the distance and returns to his happy hunting ground in the Middle East.
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He said: “I’m happy to be back in the UAE.
“It’s always great to come here – so many beautiful people, peaceful country, and I am ready to go out there and entertain which is what I do best.”
Mayweather added:  “I am delighted to bring this incredible boxing experience to Dubai. I’m happy to be back.
“I couldn’t do it without my team. We’re a driving force as long as we continue to work together.
“On Sunday, the Mayweather entertainment team will give the people what they want to see.”
Floyd Mayweather returns to Dubai to face DejiCredit: Getty More

ANTHONY TAYLOR is ready to “run through” a series of YouTube boxing rivals in order to earn a fight against the likes of KSI. Taylor, a veteran MMA contender, shot to recognition as Jake Paul’s former sparring partner.
Jack Fincham and Anthony Taylor ahead of their fightCredit: globaltitansfightseries
KSI has been called out by Anthony TaylorCredit: Getty
It got him the chance to fight on the American’s undercard twice, in losses to Tommy Fury, 23, and Chris Avila, 29.
But it also paved the way for Taylor, 33, to become a staple within the new age of influencer boxing.
He recently beat Rak-Su singer Ashley Fongho, 30, in September and floored the musician with the first punch he threw.
Now Taylor has dared the likes of KSI, 29, to share the ring with him and is happy to knock over his friends in the process.

He told SunSport: “They’re not going to allow KSI, Deji or AnEsonGib to fight me. I’m too much of a risk for those fighters.
“They are scared of me, they won’t mention my name, these guys don’t mention my names, their coaches don’t want this business with me and my team-mates.
“These guys, they fear me, they know what I’m capable of and the destruction I can do.
“KSI knows I’d knock him out, Deji knows I’d knock him out. AnEsonGib knows I’d knock him out.
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“These YouTubers come into the game and disrespect me, thinking I’m a joke, fight me if you think I’m a joke.
“If I have to build my way up to get these big fights and run through these YouTubers, then great.”
Taylor returns on Sunday night in Dubai against 2018 Love Island winner Jack Fincham, 31, making his professional debut.
The crossover boxer has stolen the show throughout fight week and even campaigned to face Floyd Mayweather, 45.
Mayweather headlines over the weekend against KSI’s brother Deji, 25, but Taylor wants to be the boxing legend’s next dance partner.
He said: “Floyd will make a more entertaining fight with me than he will with Deji. Deji doesn’t promote, he barely talks, he doesn’t have a personality.
“I’m Pretty Boy, I took Floyd’s name, I’m flamboyant, I’m spontaneous and I’m characteristic, like Apollo Creed.
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“I have that wow factor to sell a fight, I carried that whole fight with Tommy Fury. Tommy didn’t do nothing, I did all of the work.
“It makes sense because I have the accolades to fight Floyd in an exhibition.”
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YOUTUBE boxing star Deji went from self-professed “failure” to fighting boxing legend Floyd Mayweather as an all-new man. The social media sensation rose to fame as the younger brother of KSI, one of the most recognised faces on the internet.
Floyd Mayweather and Deji ahead of their exhibitionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
YouTube stars KSI and Deji
Deji celebrating his first boxing win against Fousey earlier this yearCredit: Rex
But Deji – full name Oladeji Daniel Olatunji – carved out a career for himself with over 16.2MILLION followers and subscribers.
When KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji – signed to fight American Logan Paul, Deji featured on the undercard.
It was a family affair as he faced Paul’s brother Jake in the co-headliner, losing by stoppage.
As the world of influencer boxing grew, it was inevitable that Deji would be back in the ring again.
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And that came in June 2021, during a YouTube vs TikTok event which saw him fight Vinnie Hacker, 20.
But after ballooning up to over 14 stone for the fight, Deji was stopped in two rounds, quitting on his feet.
Afterwards, he tweeted: “I’m sorry, I am a failure.”
It set up a comeback fight greater than ever, as Deji, 25, claimed he would walk away from boxing if he lost to Alex Wassabi, 32, in March.

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The former gamer switched gyms, training alongside coach Daley Perales and looked a new man.
Unfortunately, it was a similar story as Wassabi ran out the victor following a close points decision.
Deji’s first sign of resilience came in his emotional post-fight speech, in which he told his adoring fans he would not quit.
He said: “If you guys want me to fight again, I’ll show you what I can do.”
Deji added more muscle to his team with the addition of esteemed strength and conditioning coach Leon Wills.
And together with boxing trainer Perales, they helped shape a new and improved Deji, who returned against online rival Fousey, 32.
Deji lost to Jake Paul in their 2018 fightCredit: Reuters
Deji was beaten by TikToker Vinnie HackerCredit: Getty
Alex Wassabi celebrates his win over DejiCredit: Instagram @showstarboxing
Deji’s improvement in his skills, fitness and mindset was there for all to see as he dropped and stopped Fousey in three rounds.
He said after winning his first fight: “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.”
The YouTube scene stood up and took notice of Deji, but little did he know the win would capture the attention of boxing greatness.
Global Titans, a newly-found Dubai-based promotion, had just signed Floyd Mayweather, 45, to an exclusive deal.
American YouTuber Fousey was beaten by DejiCredit: Getty
Fousey was dropped and stoppedCredit: Rex
And they were seeking out competition for his first exhibition bout under their banner.
Manager Liam Chivers, who works with a host of influencer talent, was approached to put forward some names.
At the top of his list were Deji and AnEsonGib, who was a week away from his eventual win over Austin McBroom.
Due to Gib’s upcoming bout, it was Deji who was put forward and later approved by Mayweather’s team.
A deal was wrapped up within two weeks, setting the scene for one of boxing’s most extraordinary bouts.
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The pair will share the ring over eight rounds in Dubai on Sunday night.
And in a career in which has seen Deji always put so much on the line, this is his first fight where he truly has nothing to lose.
Deji ahead of his fight with boxing legend Floyd MayweatherCredit: @GlobalTitansFS
Coach Leon Wills with DejiCredit: @GlobalTitansFS
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