Mayweather vs Deji:- How much money did Floyd Mayweather earn by knocking out Deji in round six?: Floyd Mayweather continues to bag million-dollar fight checks even after his professional retirement from boxing in 2017. The undefeated star secured a sixth-round stoppage victory over YouTuber Deji in his latest exhibition, which also charmed his pockets extensively.
Having fought Tenshin Nasukawa, Logan Paul, Don Moore, and Mikuru Asakura in exhibition matchups, Floyd Mayweather locked horns with Deji in his fifth fight after pro-retirement. According to reports, ‘Money’ pocketed somewhere between $25-$30 million from the fight. Some reports cite, Mayweather was guaranteed a $10 million pay with 80% of the PPV shares, which could possibly raise his income to $150 million.
It is also said that the five-weight champion charged a lavish $1 million just to negotiate the fight talks with Deji. As for the YouTuber-turned-boxer, it is unclear whether he has amassed a similar amount.
Upon looking at Floyd Mayweather’s previous exhibition opponents, it can be assumed that Deji earned approximately $4 million from the bout. That said, the financial gain seems to be the only good thing Deji earned against Floyd Mayweather.
The YouTuber looked helpless against ‘Money’ and remained on the wrong end of a lopsided beat down. Floyd Mayweather attacked Deji’s body in the first two rounds, but he applied real power in round three. Floyd Mayweather cracked down his opponent with clinical hits and shut him down in round six to have his hands raised in Dubai.
Mayweather vs. Deji: What’s next for Floyd Mayweather?
The 45-year-old boxer still reflects peak boxing peers and doesn’t seem to hang his gloves soon. Although Floyd Mayweather is inactive as a professional, he is still accepting exhibition matchups against martial artists or celebrity boxers.
Mayweather vs Deji:- How much money did Floyd Mayweather earn by knocking out Deji in round six?
After a flawless performance against Deji, it seems ‘Money’ will return to action shortly. He wouldn’t have a deficit in finding relevant names as he is still a massive cash cow of the sport. A few months back, Floyd Mayweather was rumored to be eyeing a rematch against Conor McGregor.
Hence, it’s clear that the boxer is targeting big paydays, and shall welcome any fighter who would sell the Pay-per-views. Floyd Mayweather has kept his professional record of 50-0 scratch free, setting himself as one of the greatest fighters of all time on the planet.
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