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Floyd Mayweather will face YouTube boxer Deji in a stunning crossover bout tonight but he won't be risking his undefeated record.

Since retiring from professional contests in 2017 with a perfect 50-0, 'Money' has occasionally returned to the ring for exhibition fights.

A fight many could never have dreamed of
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A fight many could never have dreamed of
Mayweather and Deji will clash in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena
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Mayweather and Deji will clash in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena

The first of these came in Japan on New Year’s Eve 2018, when he knocked out kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa.

Last year, Mayweather stepped back through the ropes once more and went eight-rounds with social media star Logan Paul - who only had one professional fight, a defeat to fellow YouTuber KSI.

He has also boxed twice already this year in exhibitions with Don Moore and Mikuru Asakura.

Mayweather will now be taking on another viral sensation in the latter's younger brother Deji.

Mayweather vs Deji: Date and start time

This exhibition fight will take place on Sunday, November 13.

The event will take place from the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, with ring walks for the main event expected around 10pm UK time.

The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV from 6pm and will cost £16.99. New subscribers also need to purchase one month's subscription to DAZN for £7.99.

It can be streamed via the DAZN app and can be viewed on smart TVs, game consoles, connected devices, mobile, tablets and computers.

Deji originally went 0-3 in white collar bouts having previously lost fights to Jake Paul, Vinnie Hacker and Alex Wassabi.

But he recorded his first boxing win back in August by stopping Fousey in a much improved performance.

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Mayweather extended his professional record to 50-0 with victory against Conor McGregor

Mayweather vs Deji: Undercard

On the day of the card, Tommy Fury had his fight against ex-Marine Corps Paul Bamba called off.

The former Love Island star has found a new opponent and will fight Rolly Lambert in an exhibition match on the undercard.

Love Island winner Jack Fincham has a lively opponent on his hands in the form of loud-mouthed American Anthony Taylor.

  • MAIN EVENT: Floyd Mayweather vs Deji
  • Tommy Fury vs Rolly Lambert
  • Jack Fincham vs Anthony Taylor
  • Delfine Persoon vs Ikram Kerwat
  • Bobby Fish vs Eliasu Sulley
  • Harley Benn vs Faizan Anwar
  • Bobby Fish vs Boateng Agyemang Prempeh
Fury is 8-0 (4 KOs)
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Fury is 8-0 (4 KOs)Credit: Getty

Mayweather vs Deji: What has been said?

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: “I’m looking to land a punch. That would be amazing of course against the best defensive fighter in the world.

“So, I’m looking to have fun, I’m looking to showcase my skills and show what YouTubers can do.

“Me being in there with Floyd is only going to enhance my skills in boxing and push me further up the ladder.

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“Then I’m going to keep dominating the YouTube boxing scene after.

“Me fighting Floyd in itself is a W, I’m not afraid of what’s to come. If you’re scared of getting knocked out, you shouldn’t be fighting.”

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