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A press meet is a two-edged sword. Depending on which side of the fence you stand, a press meeting lets you voice your approach to a fight, opinions, and stand on a burning issue. It’s a two-way street. A clear and concise question begs an unclouded response.

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When asked whether he will continue to hold exhibition matches, in case Deji flats him out on Sunday, Floyd Mayweather’s emphatic reply made everyone chuckle with amusement.

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The Money responded, “Then I’ll still be 50 and 0 and my bank account……. (garbled, not audible…).”

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Floyd Mayweather and Deji Olatunji: Journey of a Bout

This bout on Sunday will be the third exhibition match of the year for arguably the best defender in boxing’s history. After a non-scoring bout against Don Moore on May 21st at Etihad Arena, Mayweather beat Japanese kickboxer Mikuru Asakura on September 25th at Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.

In September, the first reports of Floyd’s bout with British Youtuber and social influencer KSI’s sibling Deji Olatunji propped up. Once called ComedyShortsGamer, Deji is also a YouTuber like his elder brother. Specializing in gaming, prank videos, and live challenges, very soon, the younger Olatunji gathered a dedicated following.

As a boxer, Deji has fought three matches as an amateur. All three ended up in defeats. He won the sole professional fight against American Youtuber Yousef Saleh Erakat, more recognizable as Fousey.

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Debuting at 19 in 1996, Floyd has scaled an unassailable wall. A boxer with skills much superior to his alone would be able to match that achievement.

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But fifty straight wins against any loss is a record that may take time to break. The exhibition matches are more of a leisurely pursuit for the super-millionaire boxer. A loss against much younger Deji would hardly dent Money’s legacy. After all, how many fighters have won 15 major world championships between the light middleweight to super featherweight divisions?

As it eventuates, even if Deji wins and seizes bragging rights, chances are he would have faced an understated Mayweather. Logan Paul may be able to vouch. Feeling lucky to have survived till the last round, post-match, he mentioned, “I mean, you never know with this guy,” Paul said. “I’m going to go home thinking, ‘Did Floyd let me survive?’ It’s an honor to grace the ring with him. This is the coolest thing ever.”

Fans herding together to see a thrilling end with a knockout may be disappointed if Mayweather-Olatunji repeats the Logan Paul story. But, of course, a definite ending is what everyone expects from boxing, especially if one of the fighters is Floyd Mayweather.

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Jaideep R. Unnithan is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports and one of the division’s most trusted voices. Since joining in October 2022, he has brought a deep love for the sport into every story, whether reporting on live bouts with the ES LiveEvent Desk or unpacking the legacy of fighters from different eras as part of the features desk. Trained under EssentiallySports’ prestigious Journalistic Excellence Program, which is a specialized training initiative designed to refine top writers' skills through mentorship and advanced sports journalism techniques, Jaideep’s writing reflects a quiet authority shaped by two years of covering boxing’s flashpoints and fault lines. He is drawn to the warrior code of legends like Alexis Argüello and Marvin Hagler, while also staying attuned to the promise of rising stars like Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez, David Benavidez, and Dmitry Bivol. Jaideep has a special fascination with Naoya Inoue’s old-school grit. Beyond writing, he reads widely, a habit that sharpens his storytelling, whether he’s tracing the rhythm of a classic fight or preparing his next ringside dispatch. Before joining EssentiallySports, Jaideep worked as a client manager and team manager in corporate roles, bringing strong organizational and communication skills to his journalistic career. He has also completed notable certifications, including a Non-Fiction Book Writing Workshop.

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