![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/how-deji-went-from-boxing-failure-to-fighting-mayweather-as-an-all-new-man/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/OFF-PLATFORM-deji-career.jpg&description=YOUTUBE boxing star Deji went from self-professed "failure" to fighting boxing legend Floyd Mayweather as an all-new man. The social media sensation rose to fame as the younger brother to KSI, one of the most recognised faces on the internet. Floyd Mayweather and Deji ahead of their exhibitionCredit: Getty Images - Getty YouTube stars KSI and Deji Deji celebrating his first boxing winCredit: Rex But Deji - full name Oladeji Daniel Olatunji - carved out a career for himself with over 16.2MILLION followers and subscribers. When his brother KSI - real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji - signed to fight American Logan Paul, Deji featured on the undercard. It was a family affair as he faced Paul's brother Jake in the co-headliner, losing by stoppage. As the world of influencer boxing grew, it was inevitable that Deji would be back in the ring again. And that came in June 2021, during a YouTube vs TikTok event which saw him fight Vinnie Hacker, 20. But after ballooning up to over 14 stone for the fight, Deji was stopped in two rounds, quitting on his feet. Afterwards, he tweeted: "I'm sorry, I am a failure." It set up a comeback fight greater than ever, as Deji, 25, claimed he would walk away from boxing if he lost to Alex Wassabi, 32, in March. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply) The former gamer switched gyms, training alongside coach Daley Perales and looked a new man. But unfortunately, it was a similar story as Wassabi ran out the victor following a close points decision. Deji's first sign of resilience came in his emotional post-fight speech, in which he told his adoring fans he would not quit. He said: "If you guys want me to fight again, I'll show you what I can do." Deji added more muscle to his team with the addition of esteemed strength and conditioning coach Leon Wills. And together with boxing trainer Perales, they helped shape a new and improved Deji, who returned against online rival Fo){kind=link}
YOUTUBE boxing star Deji went from self-professed “failure” to fighting boxing legend Floyd Mayweather as an all-new man.
The social media sensation rose to fame as the younger brother to KSI, one of the most recognised faces on the internet.
But Deji – full name Oladeji Daniel Olatunji – carved out a career for himself with over 16.2MILLION followers and subscribers.
When his brother KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji – signed to fight American Logan Paul, Deji featured on the undercard.
It was a family affair as he faced Paul’s brother Jake in the co-headliner, losing by stoppage.