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The Influencer boxing scene is the future of boxing. Now, Boxing is not only restricted to the pros who’ve trained since a young age. Social media influencers have somewhat made their impact on the sport of boxing. More and more influencers are tightening their gloves and trying their hands inside the ring. The bout between Joe Weller and KSI is regarded as the starting point for Influencer crossover in the sport. Deji followed his older brother’s footsteps and got into the ring. He made his debut in 2018, losing his bout against Jake Paul. But since then, the British Youtuber Turned boxer has come a long way.

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Recently, Deji was at the Jake Paul Vs. Tommy Fury main event, and while at the ringside, he was asked who he would like to fight next. Even though he named the person he would like the fight with confidence, he instantly backpedaled.

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Deji is ready to fight anyone

While at the Paul Vs.Fury main event, Deji was asked who he would be interested in fighting next. Even though Deji was eager to answer the question, he stepped back after naming the social media star he had in mind for a potential boxing fight.

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Deji said, “I’ll fight anyone, really; I want Logan Paul.” He further added, “Nah, I’m joking.” After saying this, the Youtuber cracked up in hysterical laughter. If these two ever decide to meet in the ring, it will be an exciting bout for their fans to see.

Deji last fought Floyd Mayweather Jr in an exhibition bout in Dubai. However, Deji ended up losing the fight via sixth-round TKO.

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Since the fight, the fans have been awaiting the Youtuber to announce his next fight and are eager to see him in the ring again.

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Deji Vs. Logan Paul: Will it happen?

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Youtuber turned WWE star Logan Paul and Deji have a thing in common. Both have fought the five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition bout.

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So it will be fun to see who prevails when the YouTubers clash in the ring. The bout between the two is not confirmed, and it seems like Deji was joking about wanting to fight Paul.

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Even though Deji and Jake Paul were each other’s opponents in the boxing ring once, that didn’t stop the British Youtuber from going to Paul’s locker room and motivating the ‘Problem Child’ after his loss.

What should be Deji’s next fight? Let us know in the comments

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Agrim Sharma is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Boxing is Agrim's first love, and he has been enamored with the sport since witnessing the sheer courage and tenacity of 'Iron' Mike in his fight against Peter McNeeley. Agrim's recent coverage of the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight was widely appreciated by readers. Agrim is committed to staying on top of his game, never missing a single bout, and continually striving to deliver the best possible coverage of the sport. When he's not writing, Agrim likes to play his guitar to soothe himself after a tough day at the office, reflecting his passion for music and the arts. An avid reader, Agrim's love for books is a story in itself, reflecting his commitment to learning, knowledge-sharing, and quality.

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