YouTube star Deji will face 50-0 boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in the American's next exhibition outing.
The multiple-weight world champion has been on a post-retirement world tour of exhibitions, heading to Japan, Miami and Dubai to face off with a seemingly random range of fighters from the world's of YouTube boxing, MMA, boxing and kickboxing. He has taken on Don Moore, Mikuru Asakura, Logan Paul and Tenshin Nasukawa, with Deji his next rival.
Both men will travel the world for a promotional tour that takes in Las Vegas, London and finally Dubai to promote the bout, which is Deji's fifth fight ever. He is 1-3 in all competition, but looked a changed man back in August when he stopped Yusef 'Fousey' Erakata at The O2 arena in London before a sold-out crowd.
Mayweather, now 45-years-old, has shown varying levels of intensity thus far in these exhibitions, and publicly has stated that he plans to face opponents against whom he won't take much damage. However, Deji insists that he is coming to fight, and is planning to hand his opponent a first defeat since the 1996 Olympic games.
Here's all you need to know about the exhibition...
When is Floyd Mayweather vs Deji and what time will it start in the UK?
The event will begin at 6pm in the UK on November 13. Expect the main event ring walks around 9.30pm or 10pm, with a star-studded undercard expected. Mayweather's last outing in Dubai against Don Moore aired later than planned due to issues backstage, so be prepared for a long night.
How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs Deji via TV and live stream
No broadcaster has been confirmed as yet, and there is expected to be a bidding war of sorts between outlets in the UK. BT Sport have the rights to Tommy Fury fights, and previously put on an exhibition bout on pay-per-view when Mike Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. However, Sky Sports are known as Mayweather's UK broadcaster and aired his bout with Logan Paul last year.
Floyd Mayweather vs Deji fight card
Main Event: Floyd Mayweather vs Deji - Exhibition
Co-Main Event: Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba - Professional bout
Harley Benn vs TBD
Jack Fincham vs TBD
Quotes corner
Floyd Mayweather
“I am delighted to bring this incredible boxing experience to Dubai. Global Titans will give fans an unrivalled boxing match with a huge undercard. It is an honour to be a part of such an iconic event in an iconic city, and I would like to thank the Global Titans team for reaching out to me and giving back so much to the sport I love.”
Deji
“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!”
