Deji vs Alex Wassabi: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel

YOUTUBE star Deji is back in boxing action as he faces American star Alex Wassabi in a grudge fight.

Deji is making his return to the ring for the first time since he was stopped in three rounds by Vinnie Hacker last summer.

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Deji lost to Jake Paul in the fifth round back in 2018Credit: Reuters

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He also faced Jake Paul back in 2018 on the undercard of KSI vs Logan Paul, losing in the fifth round.

And next up is Wassabi, who is said to have been training in boxing for years, but has struggled to find a suitable debut opponent.

When is Deji vs Alex Wassabi?

  • Deji’s big return to boxing against Wassabi will take place on Saturday, March 5.
  • The event will take place at the SSE Arena, Wembley in London.
  • Showstar Boxing will promote the event, which should get underway from around 6pm UK time.
  • Deji vs Alex Wassabi is likely to get going later in the evening at around 9pm.

What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

  • Deji vs Alex Wassabi will be available to watch on Showstar’s own pay-per-view stream.
  • But no details have been release on pricing for the event.
  • Tickets for the show are available and priced between £36-£146 at Ticketmaster.

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What has been said?

Deji has said: “I’m going to be fighting main event on the Showstar UK vs USA event at the Wembley SSE Arena.

“Alex Wassabi, you desperate f***er. You got your wish, I’m going to bury your already dead career.

“You ran from my bro but there’s no escaping me – I’m going to put you to sleep on that canvas, March 5th.

“I want to see all my fans there.”