Deji vs Alex Wassabi LIVE REACTION: Wassabi WINS split decision as spectator INVADES ring during main event – updates

Deji vs Wassabi news

Lightweight boxing star Ryan Garcia has branded Saturday’s white collar bout between Deji and Alex Wassabi ‘an embarrassment’.

YouTuber-turned-boxer Deji lost the white collar boxing match on a split decision at Wembley Arena.

Garcia tweeted: “This is an embarrassment to boxing please have more respect next time.”

Deji revealed afterwards he had Covid during his training camp ahead of the fight.

He said: “For one of the [training] weeks I got Covid.

“But I’m not making any excuses for myself – I lost fair and square.”

Wassabi says he is desperate for a rematch Deji, explaining: “Deji, I just wanted to compete and if it wasn’t for you that dream wouldn’t have come true.

“I want to get back in… I don’t know when the next YouTube event is.”

Deji has put off his decision to retire after the defeat.

Before the fight, he had vowed to hang up his gloves after two prior defeats.

But he said the support of the Wembley Arena crowd had changed his mind.

He said: “If you guys want me to fight again, I’ll show you what I can do.”

And the fan who stormed the ring during the bout insists he has no regrets over the prank.

As the action was unfolding in the second round, a TikToker called Golden Boy jumped the rope and halted proceedings.

His real name is Louis Brow and he is a 21-year-old aspiring boxing content creator who makes motivational and fitness clips.

He told the Daily Star: “It was just a publicity stunt to get the name out there, to catch everyone’s attention, get people talking about us.

“Everyone just sees the stunt but not the vision, the plan behind it.

“A lot of planning went into it, it was really well planned out."

Garcia brands bout 'an embarrassment'

Lightweight boxing star Ryan Garcia has branded Saturday's white collar bout between Deji and Alex Wassabi 'an embarrassment'.

YouTuber-turned-boxer Deji lost the white collar boxing match on a split decision at Wembley Arena.

Garcia tweeted: “This is an embarrassment to boxing please have more respect next time.”

Ring invader explains his 'prank'

The fan who stormed the ring during Deji’s fight with fellow YouTuber Alex Wassabi insists he has no regrets over the prank.

As the action was unfolding in the second round at Wembley Arena, a TikToker called Golden Boy jumped the rope and halted proceedings.

His real name is Louis Brow and he is a 21-year-old aspiring boxing content creator who makes motivational and fitness clips.

He told the Daily Star: “It was just a publicity stunt to get the name out there, to catch everyone’s attention, get people talking about us.

“Everyone just sees the stunt but not the vision, the plan behind it.

“A lot of planning went into it, it was really well planned out.

"I attended a previous event at Wembley Arena and I studied the security system, found the weak points in the system and basically just exploited them for the stunt.”

Deji had Covid before defeat

Deji has revealed he had Covid during his training camp ahead of Saturday's defeat to Alex Wassabi.

YouTuber-turned-boxer Deji lost the white collar boxing match on a split decision.

He said: "For one of the [training] weeks I got Covid.

"But I’m not making any excuses for myself - I lost fair and square."

Deji vows to fight on

Deji is determined to fight again despite defeat to Alex Wassabi at the weekend.

The YouTube star had previously promised to quit if he lost another bout, but has backtracked citing his love for boxing.

Releasing a video to his 10.6 million subscribers yesterday, he revealed his decision: "I said that if I were to lose, I'd never fight again - and I was serious about that.

"The thing is I love boxing. It's not actually a sport, it's a lifestyle.

"There are people in this world that fail and then give up. Yeah, I failed - three times - but I'm not stopping, I'm coming back. I'm going to carry on boxing, and I'm going to get a victory."

Deji vs Alex Wassabi news

Alex Wassabi is desperate for a rematch with fellow YouTuber Deji, after defeating his foe.

Speaking after the fight, Wassabi spoke of the home support for Deji as well as his thoughts on going again.

“These people love their people and they showed it; I didn’t hear my name once,” Wassabi said.

“Deji, I just wanted to compete and if it wasn’t for you that dream wouldn’t have come true.

“I want to get back in… I don’t know when the next YouTube event is.”

Meanwhile, Deji has put off his decision to retire after his loss to Wassabi.

Before the fight, Deji had vowed to hang up his gloves after two prior defeats.

But after the Wassabi bout, he said to the crowd if he should reconsider his decision to hang up his gloves.

And after they roared their encouragement, he said: “If you guys want me to fight again, I’ll show you what I can do.”

Done it for his brother

Alex Wassabi revealed his prize money for defeating YouTuber Deji will go towards his brother's education.

“Everything that didn’t go to my training camp is going to my little brother," Wassabi said after the bout.

“He means the world to me.

“It’s all going towards his college fund – everything I do is partially for him.”

Did Wassabi cheat?

Fans are calling Alex Wassabi a cheat after defeating Deji in their grudge boxing match.

One fan took to Twitter and wrote: “Deji got tobbed, Wassabi used his elbows.”

While another mulled: “Don’t know how to feel about the fight. Deji had some good shots but Wassabi was more offensive with an elbow?”

And a third fan even called for a rematch, saying: “I accept Deji lost right, but if you watch carefully Wassabi uses elbows and headlocked Deji for a second. it wasn’t fair and I think it needs a rematch.”

Judges scorecard

The bout between Alex Wassabi and Deji went the distance.

So, it was up to the judges to score the right.

In the end, they went 50-46, 49-47 and 48-47 for Wassabi, in what was a convincing win in the end.

Will we get a rematch soon?

Ring invader

The strangest thing to happen during the Deji vs Alex Wassabi fight perhaps came when someone jumped into the ring DURING their fight.

As the action was unfolding in the second round, a random spectator, calling himself a TikToker by the name of Golden Boy, jumped the rop and halted proceedings.

The 21-year-old is an aspiring boxing content creator who makes motivational and fitness clips.

Joshua enjoyed the spectacle

KSI wasn't the only celebrity in tow in Wembley to watch YouTubers Alex Wassabi and Deji get it on in the ring.

Heavyweight boxing superstar Anthony Joshua was also ringside checking out all the action.

And he was there cheering on Deji, although wouldn't have been happy with the result.

Wassabi was the victor.

Deji vs Wassabi II

Alex Wassabi is desperate for a rematch with fellow YouTuber Deji, after defeating his foe.

Speaking after the fight, Wassabi spoke of the home support for Deji as well as his thoughts on going again.

“These people love their people and they showed it; I didn’t hear my name once," Wassabi said.

“Deji, I just wanted to compete and if it wasn’t for you that dream wouldn’t have come true.

“I want to get back in… I don’t know when the next YouTube event is.”

AnEsonGib calls out Wassabi

British YouTuber turned boxer AnEsonGib fancies a tussle with Alex Wassabi.

Last night, he tweeted: "Let me wig wassabi".

Wassabi has since retorted, "let’s get it. come down to 175 big gibby."

Will these two be the next big YouTubers doing battle?

Deji's brother KSI ready for return

YouTube star KSI is aiming to make a boxing return ‘later this year’ or in early 2023 - his first fight since rematching Logan Paul - following supporting his brother Deji's bout against Alex Wassabi.

The British celebrity, also a chart-topping rapper, drew in a boxing exhibition with Paul, 26, in 2018.

he pair then controversially turned professional a year later for a rematch which KSI, 28 and also known as JJ, won by split-decision.

The rivals have now turned business partners by launching a drink together, the latest venture in KSI's hectic schedule.

That busy schedule is largely to blame for the former gamer's absence in the ring, but according to one of his coaches Leon Wills, a comeback is being eyed.

Wills told GiveMeSport: "JJ's told me that he's looking to fight either later this year or early next year. That's what he said.

"But, it's just time. He's a top boy in whatever he does; in music, he's a top artist, in YouTube, he's a top YouTuber.

"Now he's got a drink company with Logan, it's hard to find the time.

"So, if he can put that all aside and train boxing and focus on boxing, then 100 per cent."

Wassabi wants KSI fight

He disposed of Deji, now Alex Wassabi is eyeing up a fight with his brother KSI.

Wassabi was asked by YouTube host Fred Talks Fighting if he'd fight the YouTuber/Rapper.

“He’s the same size as you," Wassabi replied to the presenter.

“Let’s go, he’s a dog and I’m a beast.

“Wouldn’t that be a crazy fight?”

Wassabi's shock over Deji win

Wassabi has shared his disbelief over his win against Deji.

When asked by on YouTube his thoughts on the fight afterward, Wassabi expressed his shock.

While standing in his fight gear in his changing room, Wassabi said: "I can't believe it, I won!

"I believed in myself but anything can happen.

"And once it happens, then you can believe it!"

Wassabi's 'cheat' claims

Boxing fans have accused Wassabi of elbowing his way to victory over Deji.

One fan claimed: "Deji got tobbed, Wassabi used his elbows."

While another mulled: "Don’t know how to feel about the fight. Deji had some good shots but Wassabi was more offensive with an elbow?"

And a third fan even called for a rematch, saying: "I accept Deji lost right, but if you watch carefully Wassabi uses elbows and headlocked Deji for a second. it wasn’t fair and I think it needs a rematch."

Wassabi's open to fighting KSI

Wassabi has revealed that he's open to fighting Deji's brother KSI next time round.

When asked by YouTube host if he's down to take on KSI, Wassabi responded: "He's the same weight.

"He's a dog, I'm a beast, let's go.

"That would be a crazy fight."

The show goes on

Deji won't be slowing down for now it seems.

Despite his loss to Wassabi last night, Dejain remains upbeat about his future in the ring.

On Instagram, he declared that his journey will only end when he makes the decision to call it day.

Deji's future plans revealed

Deji has put off his decision to retire after his loss to Wassabi.

Before the fight, Deji had vowed to hang up his gloves after two prior defeats.

But after the Wassabi bout, he said to the crowd if he should reconsider his decision to hang up his gloves.

And after they roared their encouragement, he said: "If you guys want me to fight again, I'll show you what I can do."

Rematch on the cards

Wassabi revealed that he's open to a rematch with Deji.

After their bout, he said to Deji: "These people love their people and they showed it; I didn't hear my name once.

"Deji, I just wanted to compete and if it wasn't for you that dream wouldn't have come true.

"I want to get back in… I don't know when the next YouTube event is."

YouTuber headbutts rival on Deji undercard

Deji's fight with Wassabi was filled with controversial moments.

Along with a fan invading the pair's fight, there was also a moment of madness on the undercard bout of the YouTuber's battle.

British YouTuber Ryan Taylor and American Instagram personality ‘DK Money’ also clashed on the night - but their fight was over barely before it started.

A raging Taylor furiously grappled with his opponent before unleashing a brutal headbutt.

DK Money was left floored and the bout instantly called off.

Armz Korleone hails Deji

Social media star and fellow fighter Armz Korleone has hailed Deji after his loss to Wassabi.

Korleone praised Deji for getting in the ring when many others wouldn't.

He also told KSI's brother that winning and losing are just man-made labels in a post on Instagram.

Wassabi's pledge to little brother

Alex Wassabi has pledged to donate his fight funds to put his little brother in college.

Wassabi emerged as the winner in his fight against Deji, but he has no plans to splash the cash on himself.

He told the Mirror before the fight: "Everything that didn't go to my training camp is going to my little brother.

"He means the world to me.

"It's all going towards his college fund - everything I do is partially for him."

Wassabi celebrates win

Alex Wassabi celebrated his win over Deji by reflecting on how far he's come in his career.

The YouTuber's pal put up a picture of them both clowning around in what is thought to be at the start of his career.

And Wassabi wrote on the pic: "We’ve come a long way."