Floyd Mayweather vs Deji Olatunji Odds, Prediction & Analysis – Boxing Lines

One of the greatest pugilists in boxing history is back at it. On Sunday, Nov. 13, Floyd “Money” Mayweather throws down against Deji Olatunji in what should be an interesting, if not competitive, bout. If you don’t know who Olatunji is, don’t worry. Below we provide a profile. We also remind everyone of who Floyd is and why the odds, no doubt, will favor money by a massive amount. Depending on the odds, Money versus Deji will show up on our Boxing Events blog for tomorrow so you can get ready to place your bets against the Boxing Lines. 

Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Deji Olatunji on Nov. 13th at Dubai

Mayweather vs Olatunji Event Info

• When: Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1:00 pm ET
• Where: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE
• TV/Streaming: DAZN 

Who is Deji Olatunji?

Olatunji is KSI’s brother. So it makes sense, at least in a strange way, that like his bro, Deji would want to step into the boxing ring.

Olatunji has 10 million YouTube followers, he’s a content creator, actor, and all around entrepreneur. Mayweather, also an entrepreneur, must have big time respect for how Olatunji has made money.

Deji has limited boxing skills. In his first amateur fight, Jake Paul knocked him out. Then in he lost his next 2 exhibition bouts. 

Olatunji did win his first professional bout, beating YouTuber Fousey via knockout. Deji believes his youth, he’s 25, gives him an edge over Mayweather. 

Who is Floyd Mayweather?

Mayweather’s former nicknames are “Money” and “Pretty Boy”. Since retiring from professional boxing, Floyd has taken on a new nickname, “TBE”, The Best Ever. 

Although it’s difficult to say Floyd is the greatest boxer of all time, there are too many greatest of all time fighters to choose from, it’s also difficult to argue against anybody who makes the case that Mayweather is the sport’s TBE.

Floyd retired from professional boxing with a 50-0 record. Among his conquests were Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto, and Canelo Alvarez. 

In the ring, Mayweather perfected the shoulder roll, which means Floyd was a master of distance. He rolls his shoulder to prevent his opponent from hitting him with shots, by rolling the shoulder back with counter punches, Floyd closes the distance on his opponents.

Expect a lot of shoulder rolling on Sunday afternoon. 

Again, it’s difficult to say Floyd is the greatest of all time because history has so many great boxers. But it’s also difficult to say Floyd isn’t the greatest. Tactics like the shoulder roll is why Mayweather is in the top five. 

What are the predicted odds for the fight?

Deji Olatunji must believe speed, youth, and toughness, all three of which he possesses, is enough to beat a pro boxer. The problem is that learning how to close the distance with a shoulder roll, or with your feet for that matter, takes years of practice. 

It doesn’t happen over night. Floyd can see the distance ahead of him. He didn’t use the shoulder roll against Logan Paul because Floyd knew his best chance was to prevent Logan from hitting him with powerful power shots from a distance.

But versus Olatunji, Floyd might employ some of his more famous tactics.

Oddsmakers know this. They also know that even at Floyd’s age, his boxing IQ far exceeds Deji’s. So we should expect Mayweather to enter the ring at least a -850 choice. He could end up a -1500 to -2000 choice depending on what the oddsmakers think of Deji’s last bout.  

Undefeated Guido Vianello takes on Jonathan Rice on Saturday night in what should be an excellent bout. Vianello versus Rice is one of Saturday’s headline fights on a day when YouTube boxer Olajide Olatunji also throws down. Check out Boxing Lines, analysis, and free picks for five bouts taking place on Saturday, Jan. 14.

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• When: Saturday, Jan. 14

Thomas Oliveira +644 vs Olajide Olatunji -1666

Olatunji, known as KSI to his fans, was supposed to take on mixed-martial-artist Dillon Danis. KSI last fought in August where he beat two fighters: YouTube rival Swarmz and Luis Pineda. 

On Saturday, Olatunji takes on Thomas Olievera. Known as FaZe Temperrr, there’s some reason to believe the underdog in this gets it done. 

Temperrr has a decent 2-1 record for an amateur. Not only that, but he trains as hard as KSI. Also, Olievera is 4 inches taller, weighs more, and has an inch reach advantage. 

Sure, KSI should win. But the odds discount Olievera’s advantages. Temperrr has a much better shot than the odds imply.    

Boxing Pick: Thomas Oliveira

Edwin Rodriguez +290 vs Floyd Diaz -476

American Floyd Diaz has a nice 8-0 record with 3 knockout victories. Diaz hopes to push the record to 9 when he throws down against veteran Edwin Rodriguez on Saturday.

Rodriguez is 11-6-2 with 5 knockout wins. Edwin last fought in 2021, which puts him at a disadvantage to win this. If Rodriguez is at the top of his game, he will out box his odds. 

But there’s no telling Edwin’s shape. So although Diaz is a slight underlay at his odds, backing Floyd is the way to go.  

Boxing Pick: Floyd Diaz  

Abraham Nova -116 vs Adam Lopez -119

Abraham Nova versus Adam Lopez projects as one of this weekend’s most competitive matches. Nova last fought in June 2022. Abraham lost the bout but it was against well-regarded Robeisy Ramirez. 

Adam Lopez is 16-3-1 with 6 knockout wins. Lopez beat William Encarnacion via unanimous decision in a bout that happened last May.

When odds dropped Lopez was more of a favorite. Late money has rolled onto Nova. But Ramirez exposed a few flaws in Abraham’s game. The slight chalk remains the choice. 

Boxing Pick: Adam Lopez 

Stephen Shaw -166 vs Efe Ajagba +120

Favored Stephan “Big Shot” Shaw is undefeated with an 18-0 record. Shaw has won 13 of his bouts via stoppage.

But although Shaw is undefeated, he’s a 3-year-old veteran up against a 28-year-old boxer with a single loss. Efe Ajagba lost to Frank Sanchez in 2021.

Last year, Ajagba bounced back with a fantastic victory over Jozsef Darmos. Efe beat Darmos via second-round technical knockout. No doubt, Ajagba is one of the toughest fighters Shaw has ever faced. Backing the dog makes sense. 

Boxing Pick: Efe Ajagba 

Jonathan Rice -136 vs Guido Vianello -101

Favored Jonathan Rice is 15-6-1 with 10 knockout victories. Rice has won his last 2 fights. Both bouts were against Michael Polite Coffie.

On Saturday, Rice takes on 10-0-1 Guido Vianello. The slight dog has won 9 of his bouts via stoppage. Vianello, no doubt, has what it takes to win this. 

Rice hasn’t faced power like Vianello’s in a while. Guido is the pick.  

Boxing Pick: Guido Vianello

Artur Beterbiev owns three of boxing’s light heavyweight division belts. Beterbiev would like nothing more than to grab the fourth. But before Artur can face off agianst Dmitry Bivol for the WBC Light Heavyweight Championship, he must get by Anthony Yarde in Yarde’s backyard on Saturday. Check out analysis and a free Boxing Betting pick for Yarde versus Beterbiev as well as four other of Saturday’s top boxing matches. 

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• When: Saturday, Jan. 28

Artem Dalakian -147 vs David Jimenez +106 | WBA Flyweight Title

• London, England – 3:00 pm ET on ESPN+

Dalakian versus Jimenez should be a fantastic matchup. Artem is the slight favorite because he’s got a 21-0 record. 

Not only is Dalakian undefeated but he also has 15 stoppage victories. Of those 15 stoppage wins, 13 were via technical knockout and 2 were via straight up knockout. 

Jimenez is 12-0. David has 5 knockout wins, 3 technical knockout victories, and a referee technical decision victory. Jimenez last fought in July 2016. 

Dalakian’s last bout was November 2021. Not only that, but this is Artem’s first fight outside of the Ukraine. Backing Jimenez makes sense. 

Boxing Pick: David Jimenez  

Anthony Yarde +430 vs Artur Beterbiev -833 | WBA, WBO, IBF Lightweight Titles

• London, England – 3:00 pm ET on ESPN+

For sure, Yarde has skill. Anthony uses his feet well, moves in and out of trouble, and can throw with both hands.

But although Yarde is a skilled boxer, he’s in trouble. Artur Beterbiev is 18-0 with 18 knockouts for a reason. Beterbiev doesn’t just have power. He wins angles so that he can throw his most powerful shots.

Yarde also tends to leave his hands under his chin, which is a recipe for disaster. Beterbiev will land an overhand right or left that ends Yarde’s night early.  

Boxing Pick: Artur Beterbiev 

Oscar Collazo vs Yudel Reyes

• Inglewood, CA – DAZN

Collazo was supposed to face Wilfredo Mendez. But Mendez suffered an injury a couple of weeks back, which is why when Oscar steps into the ring on Saturday, he’ll take on Yudel Reyes. 

The underdog in this bout has an excellent 15-1 record. The knock against Reyes is that this is his first bout stateside. But if you can look past that issue, he’s good enough to challenge Collazo.

Oscar is 5-0 with 3 technical knockout wins. No doubt, he’s going to attract a ton of action. For sure, the likely favorite can win this. Backing Reyes, though, makes sense. 

Boxing Pick: Oscar Collazo 

Floyd Schofield -2500 vs Alberto Mercado +752

• Inglewood, CA – DAZN

Alberto Mercado has a decent 17-4-1 record. However, Mercado has only stopped 4 of his opponents. That’s a huge red flag for those looking to back the underdog.

Floyd Schofield is one of the sports up and comers. 10 of Schofield’s 12 victories have come via stoppage. Floyd has knocked out 6 of his opponents, has won 3 via TKO, and has a referee technical decision victory on the record. Schofield ends Mercado’s night early. So, look for a knockout prop. 

Boxing Pick: Floyd Schofield  

Alexis Rocha vs Georgie Ashie 

• Inglewood, CA – DAZN

Rocha was supposed to fight Anthony Young, but Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya’s boxing outfit, replaced Young with George Ashie. Once oddsmakers change the line, Alexis Rocha might be more than a -5000 favorite. 

Does Ashie have any chance of upsetting Rocha? Ashie is 33-5-1 and has yet to fight outside of his native Ghana. 

Ghana has terrific gyms. But Rocha is a legit welterweight title contender. So, no, Ashie doesn’t have much chance. Look for a knockout prop before accepting what’s likely to be -5000 or worse odds. 

Boxing Pick: Alexis Rocha 

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