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Jul 10, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Floyd Mayweather smiles at an NBA Summer League game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 10, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Floyd Mayweather smiles at an NBA Summer League game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Influencer boxing has become an attractive genre in the community. In this genre, fans get to see the boxing prowess of their favorite personalities inside the ring; And influencer-turned-boxer KSI has been a remarkable individual related to the field. Surprisingly, professional boxer Floyd Mayweather was once asked if he would like to fight KSI.
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To update a bit, the world is already waiting for November 13 to come. As it will be on this day that the world will see a boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Deji. While the other Olatunji brother faces the professional boxer, there was a time when Floyd answered the question about fighting the elder Olatunji brother.
What did Floyd Mayweather say about possibly fighting KSI?
KSI and Floyd Mayweather have been popular personalities in the community. The British YouTuber has made his name in the field by creating entertaining videos. And has carried the talents to the field of boxing and singing. Whereas, the American professional boxer has significantly shown his gallantry inside the boxing ring, winning 15 major world titles.

Taking a throwback to a 2021 video clip by the channel Sidemen moments, Floyd was asked if he would fight KSI. To which he replied, “Once again that name came up and I don’t really know who KSI is. I know he’s a guy that’s also if I’m not mistaken, he’s big in the YouTube world, right?”
Furthermore, he said, “I meet these guys and I hear these guys name but these are not guys that I really know. I’m not knocking these guys, and I’m not against them, but I don’t know these guys like that.”
Thus, with that, fans would totally be curious about how a boxing match between the two stars would have shaped. Nevertheless, one can surely tune into the Floyd versus Deji match that will take place inside the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
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KSI has proved his boxing finesse while putting up a marvelous show
KSI has proved his prowess in the boxing ring. In his last bout against Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda, he had put up a jaw-dropping performance by knocking out both of his opponents; And that too on the same night. Thus, giving a perfectionist finishing to a 2-in-1 fixture.

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Boxing – KSI v Swarmz & Pineda – O2 Arena, London, Britain – August 27, 2022 KSI in action during his fight against Luis Alcaraz Pineda Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Also, one would be delighted to know that his fight against Pineda was his first one to be against someone from a non-entertainment background. Therefore, one can surely expect the 29-year-old personality to perform amazing feats inside and outside the boxing ring. His YouTube channels stand at 24 million subscribers at the time of writing, and he is surely entertaining a wide audience with ever-growing popularity.
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Who do you think would win in a boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and KSI? Do share your answers in the comments section below.
WATCH THIS STORY: Event Recap: Best Highlights From KSI vs Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda
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