Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Deji was an exhibition boxing match contested between former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and YouTuber Deji Olatunji. The exhibition boxing bout took place on November 13, 2022 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE. Mayweather defeated Olatunji via 6th round TKO.
Background
On 15 September 2022 it was reported by Mirror Fighting that American five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Deji Olatunji, were in the final stages of negotiations for an exhibition bout in Dubai for the 13th of November. The report revealed that Jack Fincham, Harley Benn, Anthony Taylor, and Paul Daley were approached to feature on the undercard.
On 20 September, it was announced that Global Titans' next event is set for 13 November at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE. On 26 September, Mayweather Jr. and Olatunji were confirmed set to face in an exhibition bout on 13 November.
On 18 October, it was announced by DAZN and Misfits Boxing would co-promote and distribute the event alongside Global Titans, with the focus on English-speaking markets. The event was marketed and branded as part of their "X Series" events and broadcast on DAZN PPV.
Press conferences Four press conferences were held in the following cities:
13 October – TMT Gym, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. 21 October – Handelsbeurs, Antwerpen, Belgium (Delfine Persoon vs Ikram Kerwat) 4 November – York Hall, London, England 10 November – Dubai Sports Council, Dubai, U.A.E.
Fight card Weight classvsMethodRoundTimeNotes Main CardCatchweightFloyd Mayweather Jr.def.Deji OlatunjiTKO6 (8)1:22Exhibition boutCruiserweight Tommy Furyvs.Rolly Lambert6Exhibition boutJunior welterweightJ’Hon Ingramvs.Kōji TanakaN/A3Exhibition boutSuper featherweightJaider Herreradef.Franklin Manzanilla5 (10)3:00For WBC International Super Featherweight TitleCatchweightJack Finchamvs.Anthony TaylorN/A4Exhibition bout, no winner was declaredPreliminary Card (Global Titans' YouTube channel)Super featherweightDelfine Persoonvs.Ikram Kerwat1 (10)1:06For WBC Silver Super Featherweight TitleLight-heavyweightBobby Fishdef.Boateng Prempeh2 (4)1:02Fish's professional debut
Broadcasting Country/RegionBroadcastersFreeCable TVPPVStreamMetaverseMiddle East
YouTube (Preliminary Card) colspan="1" FITE TV MetaVerseBooks FightTymeUnited Kingdom colspan="1" DAZN PPV United Statescolspan="1" Canada Indemand Direct TV Dish TV Shaw Rogbers Bell North America Irelandcolspan="1" Australia colspan="1" New Zealand colspan="1" Japan ABEMA RIZIN Stream PassWorldwidecolspan="1" FITE TV
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