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    Floyd Mayweather CONFIRMS November exhibition with YouTuber Deji and will rematch Conor McGregor ‘if the price is right’

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER has CONFIRMED he will fight YouTuber Deji in a shock exhibition bout in Dubai – before eyeing a rematch with Conor McGregorThe boxing legend has spoken out for the first time since it emerged he was in talks with Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
    Floyd Mayweather has confirmed he will fight YouTuber Deji in an exhibition bout in DubaiCredit: Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions
    YouTuber Fousey was beaten by DejiCredit: Misfits Boxing
    Now, Mayweather has revealed he WILL face Deji in the Middle East, set for November 13 after returning over the weekend in Japan.
    He told TMZ Sports: “This Saturday – which in Japan – will be Sunday, I have an exhibition against a helluva fighter from Japan.
    “I think he’s big in UFC and big on YouTube, so in the US, that will be Saturday but Japan it will be Sunday.
    “And then I got one with the guy Deji – I want to make sure that his name is right – Deji, right?
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    “Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.”
    Deji, 25, most recently beat American Fousey, 32, which followed on a run of THREE losses.
    It has somehow put him in line to face the self-proclaimed Best Ever, 45, in the Middle East.
    Mayweather himself returns on the weekend in Japan in a three-round exhibition against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30.
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    It will be his fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion McGregor, 34.
    Mayweather has faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
    But he could return for the first time to defend his historic 50-0 record amid talks for a rematch with McGregor.
    He said: “Yes, it came to my attention. They talked about it being in Vegas, at the Allegiant Stadium.
    “They talked about it being at the Allegiant Stadium. But if I’m not mistaken, Conor still has a problems with his leg.
    “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen in 2023, not 2022.
    Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.Floyd Mayweather
    “So this year I got an exhibition this Saturday, which will be in the US and once again it’s Sunday in Japan.
    “Then after that in November I’ve got another exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.
    “And then hopefully me and Conor McGregor can lock up again in 2023, in a real fight actually.”
    Mayweather has not fought in a sanctioned bout since stopping McGregor, 34, in ten rounds, earning almost £300m in the process.
    And he would demand a similar payday if he is to give his Irish rival a crack at his undefeated streak again.
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    Mayweather said: “If the price is right. Of course, they already talked to me about the number that I’m going to receive.
    “Of course, it’s nine-figures and probably – I don’t want to say huge in the nine-figures – but we have to at least start at $100million for Floyd Mayweather.”
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    Meet Logan Paul’s girlfriend Nina Agdal, Leonardo DiCaprio’s supermodel ex who YouTuber has problems kissing

    LOGAN PAUL usually keeps his relationships private – but he has admitted to having problems with KISSING girlfriend Nina Agdal due to a gurgling noise in his throat. The 27-year-old has reportedly been dating Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model Nina since June.
    Reports suggest Nina Agdal and Logan Paul have been dating since JuneCredit: Getty
    Nina Agdal is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue modelCredit: @ninaagdal
    Nina Agdal has dated other celebrities before, such as Leonardo Di CaprioCredit: @ninaagdal
    The Dane has been spotted with Logan Paul in Greece and LondonCredit: @ninaagdal
    Logan Paul says he has problems KISSING his model girlfriendCredit: Getty
    And the pair have been spotted together a number of times, whether it be holidaying in Greece or taking a run in London.
    Nina, 30, is the ex of Hollywood megastar Leonardo DiCaprio, who she dated for a year.
    But despite usually keeping details of his relationships a secret, Paul has admitted to having intimacy problems with his new model girlfriend.
    Paul says a gurgling noise in his throat makes him “pull back” when KISSING Nina and it happens “an uncomfortable amount of times”.
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    He said on his Impaulsive podcast: “It wasn’t quite, (gurgles) excuse me.
    “So that happens to my throat from time to time. It’s become a huge sticking point in my relationship.
    “I’ll be kissing my girlfriend and I’ll pull back, and I won’t move my mouth and you’ll hear (makes a gurgling noise).”
    He added: “But it happens an uncomfortable amount of times.”
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    Paul is incredibly wealthy and has his fingerprints all over a number of money-making ideas.
    The Ohio-born internet sensation tried professional boxing and even fought the legendary Floyd Mayweather.
    And he is even tearing it up as a wrestler for WWE.
    Paul will challenge undisputed world heavyweight champion Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel.
    It’s only set to be Paul’s third match in pro wrestling but he has earned it with his stunning displays so far.
    Like boyfriend Paul, Nina has deep pockets too.
    According to Celebrity Net Worth, Nina is worth an eye-watering £10.5million.
    Nina often posts her jet-setting adventures to her Instagram page.
    She also isn’t shy to set pulses racing with some revealing pictures.
    Nina Agdal is reportedly worth just over £10mCredit: @ninaagdal
    A ‘gurgling’ noise in Logan Paul’s throat makes him feel uncomfortable with kissing the 30-year-oldCredit: @ninaagdal
    The Danish model dated Leo DiCaprio for a yearCredit: Splash
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    ‘I was surprised’ – Floyd Mayweather’s uncle questions boxing legend’s decision to fight Deji instead of brother KSI

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER has been questioned by his uncle Jeff for choosing to fight Deji and not KSI. The boxing legend is in talks to face YouTuber Deji on November 13 in Dubai.
    Floyd Mayweather has been questioned by his uncle for choosing to fight Deji and not KSICredit: Reuters
    KSI pictured with his brother Deji
    But his own uncle Jeff was left stunned that Mayweather did not opt to face his brother, social media sensation, rapper and celebrity boxer KSI.
    He told FightHype: “Any fight that Floyd’s in is big.
    “But it’s funny because some guy reached out to me on social media and said, ‘You nephew’s fighting Deji.’
    “I said, ‘I don’ think so.’ I mean, I was surprised to hear it because I didn’t think Deji was big enough.
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    “If you’re going to fight Deji, why not fight KSI instead? That makes more sense, that gives you a whole bunch more fans.
    “KSI is like the Paul brothers, basically you’re getting one of the ultimate guys in YouTube.”
    KSI, 29, trained with Jeff for his rematch win over Logan Paul, 27, in 2019 which came after they drew a year later.
    The Londoner returned in August after three years out and beat rapper Swarmz, 25, and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the same night.
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    On the undercard, Deji, 25, beat American Fousey, 32, which followed on a run of THREE losses.
    It has somehow put him in line to face Mayweather, 45, in the Middle East.
    Jeff said: “I think Floyd will have to carry Deji for the fight to end with both guys standing on their feet.
    “I think if Floyd really goes out there, he’ll be in trouble.”
    Mayweather himself returns on the weekend in Japan in a three-round exhibition against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30.
    It will be his fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34.
    Mayweather has faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
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    Meet Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent Mikuru Asakura, the MMA star with 3 million subscribers on YouTube

    MIKURU ASAKURA is the MMA and YouTube star selected as Floyd Mayweather’s next exhibition opponent. Mayweather returns to the ring this weekend in Japan over three-rounds against Asakura at the Saitama Super Arena.
    Mikuru Asakura is the MMA and YouTube star selected as Floyd Mayweather’s next opponentCredit: Rex
    Floyd Mayweather and Mikuru Asakura ahead of their exhibition boutCredit: Getty
    It was in Tokyo in 2018 when the American first returned to the ring, a year after retiring as a professional following victory over Conor McGregor, 34.
    Mayweather beat Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in one round and went on to face YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore in further exhibition bouts.
    Asakura, 30, is the latest man to welcome the Hall of Famer, 45, back to the ring.
    The southpaw has 16 wins, three losses and one no-contest in MMA.
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    He has two victories on the spin, most recently in December against Yutaka Saito, 34, who was the first man to ever beat Asakura in RIZIN.
    But away from the ring, he is a popular YouTuber, with almost 3 MILLION subscribers.
    Asakura mixes training videos with daily vlogs and even pranks and unsurprisingly has documented the lead up to his fight with Mayweather.
    Like the boxing icon, Asakura also has a love for cars, posing alongside a Bentley and Mercedes on his Instagram.
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    The former MMA champion is joined in the sport by his younger brother Kai, 28, arguably the bigger name in the Far East.
    Kai even posed with Mayweather and RIZIN president Nobuyuki Sakakibara in May, fuelling rumours of a future fight.
    But it is brother Mikuru who faces the self-proclaimed Best Ever, and vows to pull of the upset.
    He said: “I’m an MMA fighter but, I’m going to use this opportunity, and I’m going to use him to raise my name and value internationally.
    “I will win this fight.”
    Kai Asakura, left, training alongside his brotherCredit: @mikuruasakura
    Mikuru Asakura is also a YouTube starCredit: @mikuruasakura
    The MMA fighter has a love for nice carsCredit: @mikuruasakura
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    Sidemen charity football match SOLD OUT at The Valley as KSI and Logan Paul prove bigger draw than Charlton

    CHARLTON are set for a record home attendance this season at the weekend… only it won’t be them playing.The Sidemen charity match returns after a four-year absence with the clash SOLD OUT at The Valley.
    KSI’s Sidemen group play in a charity match at Charlton’s stadium on SaturdayCredit: PA
    Tickets for the clash at The Valley are sold out, with around 27,000 fans to attendCredit: PA:Empics Sport
    With the Addicks playing away at Barnsley on Saturday at 3pm, the YouTube football clash will be held at the League One club’s ground at the same time.
    The game is between KSI’s Sidemen group taking on a selection of YouTube Allstars.
    And it is set to be played in front of a full capacity stadium, with The Valley able to hold 27,111 supporters.
    Should there be around 27,000 fans watching on from the stands, that would be 10,000 more supporters than Charlton’s highest home attendance this season.
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    Charlton’s current biggest attendance at The Valley this term is when 17,046 supporters watched the 1-0 win over Derby at the start of August.
    There were 12,644 fans watching the 1-1 draw with Cambridge two weeks later.
    Meanwhile 12,392 supporters rocked up to see Charlton in action against Plymouth last month.
    The last time the Sidemen charity game was played was in 2018, and money raised from the fixture went to the Charlton Athletic Community Trust and Young Minds.
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    All seven Sidemen members will be in action at The Valley – Josh Bradley, Simon Minter, Tobi Brown, KSI, Ethan Payne, Vikram Barn and Harry Lewis.
    Meanwhile KSI’s former rival-turned-friend Logan Paul will also be playing in the game, as will AnEsonGib, fresh from his sensational KO win over Austin McBroom.
    In addition, TikTok star Noah Beck, who stunned in his performance at Soccer Aid, has been confirmed too as has Australian YouTuber LazarBeam.
    Fellow Soccer Aid star Chunkz plus Cal the Dragon are also set to play.
    Manchester United fan and United Stand founder and presenter Mark Goldbridge and F2 Freestyler Billy Wingrove are the managers.
    Logan Paul will be taking part in the game between the Sidemen and YouTube AllstarsCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Sidemen Charity Match 2022: Date, live stream, kick-off time, teams for KSI’s football special vs YouTube Allstars

    FRESH from winning TWO fights in one night, KSI now kicks off the Sidemen Charity Football Match – which returns bigger and better than ever before this weekend.Charlton’s The Valley stadium is long sold out for the game, which includes KSI’s Sidemen group taking on a selection of YouTube AllStars.
    KSI is fresh from his DOUBLE boxing winCredit: Rex
    KSI was victorious in his boxing comeback last month, stopping both rapper Swarmz AND pro boxer Luis Pineda.
    And the entertainer, 29, has said that it’ll be one of either Tyron Woodley, Dillion Danis, Slim or Doctor Mike in his next boxing bout.
    KSI’s claimed that the fight will also be taking place over in the US, just like his win over Logan Paul in 2019 did.
    But before all the pugilism, there’s the Sidemen Charity Match at The Valley – which is back for the first time since before the pandemic.
    The last time the charity game was played was in 2018, and money raised from the fixture went to the Charlton Athletic Community Trust and Young Minds.
    When is the SIdemen Charity Match 2022?
    The Sidemen Charity Match 2022 takes place on Saturday, September 24.
    Sidemen FC will be facing YouTube Allstars with the big match kicking off at the traditional 3pm UK time.
    Charlton’s SOLD-OUT The Valley stadium plays host.
    The Valley has a capacity of 27,111.

    What live stream and TV channel is the Sidemen Charity Match on?
    The big match will be broadcast to watch LIVE on the Sidemen YouTube channel.
    Who is playing in Sidemen Charity Match?
    All seven Sidemen members will be in action at the Valley – Josh Bradley, Simon Minter, Tobi Brown, KSI, Ethan Payne, Vikram Barn and Harry Lewis.
    While KSI’s former rival-turned-friend Logan Paul will also be playing in the game as will AnEsonGib, fresh from his sensational KO win over Austin McBroom.
    AnEsonGib will be playing in the game
    In addition, TikTok star Noah Beck – who stunned in his performance at Soccer Aid, has been confirmed too as has Australian YouTuber LazarBeam.
    Fellow Soccer Aid star Chunkz plus Cal the Dragon are also set to play.
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    ‘He really doesn’t stop’ – Watch Floyd Mayweather, 45, in training with boxing legend set to fight MMA star and YouTuber

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER is in the gym training for a pair of upcoming boxing exhibitions. The American legend returns to the ring in Japan on September 25 against MMA star Mikuru Asakura.
    Floyd Mayweather is in the gym training for a pair of upcoming boxing exhibition
    Floyd Mayweather training in his Las Vegas gym
    And he is also in shock talks to face YouTuber Deji – the younger brother of KSI – on November 13 in Dubai.
    Despite living the high life and retired from professional competition, Mayweather is at least keeping himself in shape for the money-grab cameos.
    The Hall of Fame fighter was filmed by sparring partner Denis Douglin training in his Las Vegas gym.
    Douglin, 34, posted on Instagram: I’m really watching Greatness and learning soo much.. He really doesn’t stop!”
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    Mayweather, 45, officially retired in August 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34, in ten Las Vegas rounds.
    But he has boxed in three exhibitions since with his trip to Japan to face Asakura, 29, the latest.
    It was in Tokyo in 2018 that Mayweather first returned, beating featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in one farcical round.
    Then in June 2021 he went the eight-round distance with YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, giving away TWO STONE in doing so.
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    And most recently, Mayweather dominated former sparring partner Don Moore in Abu Dhabi.
    It was the first fight under his Global Titans Fight Series with Deji expected to be the second opponent under his new banner.
    Deji, 25, went on a run of three losses in the ring but secured his first win in August, beating online rival Fousey, 32.
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    Tommy Fury in talks to fight Jake Paul’s old opponent and ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard

    TOMMY FURY is in talks to fight Tyron Woodley in a catchweight bout on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard. Mayweather is in the latter stages of shock negotiations to face YouTuber Deji in an exhibition bout in Dubai on November 13.
    Tommy Fury is in talks to fight Tyron Woodley in a catchweight boutCredit: Getty
    Tyron Woodley has twice lost to Jake PaulCredit: Getty
    And according to No Smoke Boxing, Fury and Woodley are being lined up for a spot on the Middle East undercard.
    It is claimed discussions are progressing for a catchweight clash in the region of 185lb.
    Woodley, 40, has lost his only two boxing bouts since leaving the UFC with both coming against Jake Paul, 25.
    The first was over eight rounds in August 2021 before Woodley replaced an injured Fury, 23, four months later but lost the rematch by KO.
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    Woodley weighed 190lb for both the defeats, while Fury scaled 176lb for his last win, against Daniel Bocianski, 27, in April.
    The 2019 Love Islander pulled out of facing Paul firstly after breaking a rib in training.
    They rescheduled for August 6 at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden but Fury was withdrawn amid a US visa issue.
    Talk to fight Woodley follow after the news Mayweather, 45, had lined up KSI’s brother Deji, 25, as his next opponent.
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    The former gamer went on a run of three losses in the ring but secured his first win in August, beating online rival Fousey, 32.
    Mayweather meanwhile officially retired in August 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34, in ten Las Vegas rounds.
    But he has returned to the ring in three exhibitions since and faces MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, 29, next on September 25 in Japan.
    He first came back to the ring in Tokyo in 2018, beating featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in one farcical round.
    Then in June 2021 he went the eight-round distance with YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, giving away TWO STONE in doing so.
    And most recently, Mayweather dominated former sparring partner Don Moore in Abu Dhabi.
    It was the first fight under his Global Titans Fight Series with Deji expected to be the second opponent under his new banner.
    Floyd Mayweather and Mikuru Asakura ahead of their exhibitionCredit: Getty
    Deji pictured with his older brother KSI after their recent boxing winsCredit: DAZN More