‘Then I’ll Still Be 50 and 0’ – Floyd Mayweather Unvexed Even if Deji Knocks Him Down

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.

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.

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.

Mayweather We Know

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.

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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