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On November 13, Floyd Mayweather faced YouTuber Deji in his fifth exhibition fight since his retirement from professional boxing in 2017. The fight took place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE. Mayweather, 45, literally toyed with Deji, 25, in the ring. Although Deji arrive with high hope of fighting ‘TBE’, Mayweather sealed the night. Mayweather danced with Deji in the ring as if he almost laughed at the latter’s boxing skills.

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While some admired Mayweather’s ability to entertain and fight even though he was 45 and past his prime, others depreciated the Deji vs. Mayweather fight. However, how much did Floyd Mayweather make from his last fight? According to reports, Mayweather made a guaranteed figure of $10 million from the Deji fight.

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However, Mayweather was also promised 80% of the PPV from the fight. Reportedly, Floyd Mayweather could make up to $150 million from fighting Deji. Mayweather is on an unstoppable run in the sport of boxing. After Deji, Mayweather now has a plan to return to the UK and fight in 2023.

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In 2017, when Mayweather fought Conor McGregor in his last professional fight, he made $100 million from it. After he retired, he fought Tenshin Nasukawa in Japan in 2018. Mayweather defeated Nasukawa in the very first round of the bout. After Nasukawa, Mayweather fought Logan Paul last year on 6th of June. This year Mayweather has fought three exhibition fights.

Who will be Floyd Mayweather’s upcoming fight in 2023?

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In a recent statement, Floyd Mayweather announced that he would return to the UK in 2023. As soon as he made that announcement, fans contemplated who ‘TBE‘ will fight. Ricky Hatton expressed that he would love to face Mayweather in a rematch in boxing. However, Mayweather does not have a reason to fight Hatton one more time.

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Meanwhile, Jake Paul desired to fight ‘Money’. In the recent past, there was also a piece of news that Money may fight McGregor again in the ring. Mayweather has not yet officially announced who he will fight. However, that he will box even in 2023, there is no doubt about it.

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What do you think about Mayweather fight with Deji? Who do you think Mayweather will return to for in 2023? Share your thoughts in the comments below.