As many could have predicted, Floyd Mayweather claimed a dominant sixth-round win against Youtuber Deji, winning via TKO after a stoppage from the referee.
Mayweather was in complete control the whole time, toying with Deji and also engaging with the crowd, Deji's corner, and at times the referee.
But once Deji used a mid-round break to perform some pushups, Mayweather decided enough was enough, putting a stop to the fight, pinning Deji in a corner with a flurry of blows before the referee stepped in to call it.
This fight was not without some controversy, beginning with Mayweather being cautioned about a number of seemingly low blows, while Deji also said post-fight that he believed the fight was stopped prematurely.
But this fight was always a matter of when, not if, Mayweather would come out on top, and prevail he did.
Elsewhere, Tommy Fury took on late replacement Rolly Lambert, but the real fireworks came after the fight when Fury and his family got into it with long-time adversary Jake Paul, who was ringside commentating his fight.
Paul did not mince his words during the fight, both on the commentary and at times directly to Fury, before a post-fight war of words threatened to escalate, highlighted by Fury's father John Fury removing his shirt and threatening to bare-knuckle box Jake Paul.
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A fight between Paul and Fury has been in the works for some time now, and these events will no doubt increase the hype for the match.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Deji live results, updates
Result: Floyd Mayweather defeats Deji via TKO in the sixth round
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5:01 p.m. ET: ROUND 6 - Deji does some pushups during the break, which seemed like enough to wake up Mayweather properly. Mayweather looked to end the night early, and the referee called a stop to the fight halfway through the round.
4:59 p.m. ET: ROUND 5 - Mayweather is just toying with Deji now. He's talking to his corner, hitting shimmy's, he's under supreme control. Deji was forced to fight a near-complete defensive fight.
Unofficial scorecard: 10 - 9 Mayweather (50 - 44 Mayweather)
4:55 p.m. ET: ROUND 4 - We all knew it would happen, but Mayweather has decided to take the fight seriously after catching one, and the results are disastrous for Deji. The referee warns Mayweather multiple times for low shots, frustration from all parties.
Unofficial scorecard: 10 - 9 Mayweather (40 - 35 Mayweather)
4:52 p.m. ET: ROUND 3 - Deji lands one or two good-looking shots. Floyd laughs at them and goes back to battering Deji. Mayweather has the fight on a string right now, sense he's trying to give the crowd their money's worth.
Unofficial scorecard: 10 - 9 Mayweather (30 - 26 Mayweather)
4:49 p.m. ET: ROUND 2 - Mayweather alternates between chanting with the crowd, jawing at Deji's camp, and punching Deji in the face. The underdog sneaks one or two in, but he's in deep water.
Unofficial scorecard: 10 - 9 Mayweather (20 - 17 Mayweather)
4:46 p.m. ET: ROUND 1 - They say it's rude to play with your food but nobody has told Mayweather that. A clear, and mostly expected, chasm of skill, Floyd could realistically end this whenever he wants, just putting on a show for the crowd.
Unofficial scorecard: 10 - 8 Mayweather
4:43 p.m. ET: HERE. WE. GO.
4:37 p.m. ET: And here comes Floyd, led by his own personal rapper entourage.
4:35 p.m. ET: Finally we have some action, as Deji makes his ring walk.
4:30 p.m. ET: The commentary reports that we are minutes away from seeing Mayweather and Deji's ring walks. With over an hour between the co-main and this fight, I'll believe it when I see it.
4:15 p.m. ET: An hour on from the last fight and Mayweather vs Deji does not seem to be on the horizon. A LOT of filling being done by the commentators right now.
3:43 p.m. ET: Commentators trying to fill time by predicting Jake Paul's next opponent. Suggestions include Tommy Fury, YouTuber KSI, and controversial personality Andrew Tate.
3:17 p.m. ET: The Paul vs Fury fireworks continue, as Fury calls out Paul to enter the ring. Paul tells Fury to come out of the ring, which he does, and things seem close to boiling over.
3:12 p.m. ET: That's all folks. Six rounds done and dusted, not much to mention, Paul and John Fury now jawing at each other through the ropes, Fury has taken his shirt off and is now trying to coax Paul into the ring.
3:09 p.m. ET: Five rounds down, and little to show for it. Commentators suggest that the fighters are more interested in showing off their skills rather than actual combat. Jake Paul's meltdown about fury continues thick and fast.
3:06 p.m. ET: At the round 4 mark, it feels as if Lambert holds a slim lead, although it's worth noting that this is another exhibition fight, and a knockout does not seem very likely.
3:04 p.m. ET: Fury tries to put his foot on the gas in round 3 but it's more sizzle than steak, nothing of note landed by either fighter. Fury and Paul trade words mid-fight and the crowd responds by booing the British fighter.
3:00 p.m. ET: Lambert starting to take more ring control in round 2, but no significant strikes are landed by either fighter.
2:57 p.m. ET: Round 1 in the books. Both fighters feeling each other out. The biggest shots so far come from Jake Paul in the commentary booth, who has an issue with the length of the rounds, the weight of the gloves, and basically everything Fury is doing so far.
2:53 p.m. ET: Tommy Fury and Rolly Lambert enter the ring. Lambert is a last-minute replacement for Paul Bamba, who was pulled from the fight due to weight discrepancies.
2:50 p.m. ET: Jake Paul gets an introduction and ring walk... to the commentary booth, where he joins the commentary team after some deliberation.
2:31 p.m. ET: Another exhibition fight, this time between Koji Kouzi and J'hon Ingram, but some serious sparks flying in the final round.
2:02 p.m. ET: Franklin Manzanilla does not answer the bell for round six, delivering Jaider Herrera the win by TKO, retaining his belt. Felt like a matter of time for Herrera, who controlled the contest through the majority of those rounds, with Manzanilla lucky to escape the fifth round following a late flurry from the victor.
1:26 p.m. ET: No official winner in this one due to its exhibition nature, but Anthony Taylor was a clear class above. Was leading Fincham around the whole fight, but stepped up another level towards the end of the third and through the fourth and final. Taylor then calls out Tommy Fury post-fight, saying Fury declined his fight offer
1:09 p.m. ET: Anthony Taylor and Jack Fincham open the day's proceedings.
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When is Floyd Mayweather vs. Deji?
- Date: Sunday, November 13 | Monday, November 14 (AU)
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. GMT | 5 a.m. AEDT
- Main event: 5:15 p.m. ET | 10:15 p.m. GMT | 9:15 a.m. AEDT
Mayweather vs. Deji takes place on November 13. The main card starts at 1 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. GMT | 5 a.m. AEDT. Mayweather and Deji should make their way to the ring around 5:15 p.m. ET | 10:15 p.m. GMT | 9:15 a.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs. Deji
The main card of Mayweather vs. Deji will air exclusively on DAZN PPV. It will also be available via PPV.com.
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sun. Nov 13 | DAZN PPV |
| Canada | Sun. Nov 13 | DAZN PPV |
| United Kingdom | Sun. Nov 13 | DAZN PPV |
| Australia | Mon. Nov 14 | DAZN PPV |
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Deji price: How much does the card cost?
In the U.S., a DAZN subscription is $19.99 a month or $99.99 a year. Because it is a pay-per-view event, the fight will cost $14.99 for current subscribers.
In Canada, a DAZN subscription is $20 a month or $150 a year. The cost of the DAZN PPV will be $14.99 for current subscribers.
Customers in the U.K. can sign up for DAZN for £7.99 per month. The fight will cost £16.99 for current subscribers.
Customers in Australia can purchase the fight on DAZN for $44.99 AUD.
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Deji fight card
- Floyd Mayweather vs. Deji
- Tommy Fury vs. Paul Bamba
- Bobby Fish vs. Boateng Prempeh
- Delfine Persoon vs. Ikram Kerwat
- Jack Fincham vs. Anthony Taylor
- Harley Benn vs. Faizan Anwar
