Deji Olatunji

Oladeji "Deji" Daniel Olatunji (born 9 December 1996), commonly known as Deji, formerly known online as ComedyShortsGamer, is a English YouTuber and professional boxer. The younger brother of YouTuber Olajide "KSI" Olatunji, he became known for his videos of various pranks, comedic skits and viral challenges alongside video game commentaries.
Starting his boxing career in 2018, Olatunji fought YouTuber Jake Paul in a white-collar boxing match and lost via TKO. He then fought TikToker Vinnie Hacker and lost via TKO. He fought American YouTuber Alex Wassabi and lost via SD. He made his professional debut agaisnt Fousey and won via TKO. He then fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition bout. He then fought Swarmz and won via UD.
==Early and personal life==
Oladeji "Deji" Daniel Olatunji was born on the 9th December 1996 in Watford and was raised in Watford, Hertfordshire. His father, Jide Adamulla Olatunji, originates from Ibadan, Nigeria. His mother, Yinka Atinuke, is from Islington, London. He is the younger brother of Olajide Olatunji, also known as YouTuber (KSI).
In September 2016, Olatunji was involved in a car crash after he lost control of his Audi TT and crashed with his friend in the car. Olatinji was left with 9 stitches on his arm and leg.
In July 2020, Olatunji had his German Shepherd, named Tank, taken away after the dog bit a woman. This incident was taken to court in which the rulling resulted Olatunji in losing his dog and was ordered to pay a fine of £18,000.
==Internet career==
===2011–2017: Early beginnings and prank videos===
Olatunji joined YouTube in 2011 using the pseudonym "ComedyShortsGamer." He uploaded videos videos comprising gaming commentary along with pranks, comedic skits and viral challenges. Compared to KSI's content, Olatunji's videos have been described as more focused on comedy than gaming. Several of his videos feature him pranking his family, such as him telling his mother he impregnated a girl, and telling his father that a house he worked on for two years burned down.
Considered alongside his brother's content as "among the most popular on the site", Olatunji's videos have been featured in outlets such as The Daily Dot, The Huffington Post UK, and HobbyConsolas. Insider ranked Olatunji as one of the most popular YouTube personalities in the United Kingdom, and he was ranked second on the Tubular Labs list of the "UK's Most Influential YouTube Creators"; his brother was ranked first. However, Olatunji's prank videos have received minor criticism, with Austin Powell of The Daily Dot calling one of his pranks "a failed attempt at humor".
===2017–present: Feud with KSI and 10 million subscribers===
In November 2018, Olatunji presented the award for "Best Publisher at the 2018 Esports Awards ceremony; however, he received criticism for a joke he performed where he announced that Fortnite creator Epic Games won the award. Publisher Blizzard Entertainment was revealed to be the real victor.
Later that month, Olatunji had a feud with English rapper Randolph after a video of him answering the question "name a dead YouTube channel" with Olatunji was made public in a Sidemen video. In a diss track uploaded by Olatunji, he released a screenshot of his brother KSI's personal bank spendings to prove that KSI previously paid for Randolph's wedding. KSI responded to the video in a disappointed manner in a YouTube video uploaded the next day.
In December 2018, on Christmas day, Olatunji kicked KSI out of his house after the pair got into an altercation in which KSI threatened to destroy Olatunji's computer. After the incident, Olatunji uploaded a video onto his YouTube channel in which he accused KSI of physical and emotional abuse growing up. This led to KSI responding to the allegations in a YouTube video where he denied the claims. The feud between the brothers quickly spread over the internet in which both brothers were arguing over Twitter, resulting in both brothers losing tens of thousands of subscribers.
In May 2020, Olatunji surpassed 10 million subscribers on his YouTube channel after his channel was stagnant at 9,960,000 which became an internet meme.
==Boxing career==
===Early career===
====Deji vs Paul====
On 25 August 2018, Olatunji fought American YouTuber Jake Paul in a white-collar boxing match at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England alongside his older brother KSI, who also fought Paul's brother Logan Paul, as the headliner. Paul defeated Olatunji via technical knockout in the 5th round.
====Deji vs. Hacker====
On 12 June 2021, Olatunji made his return to boxing on the YouTubers vs. TikTokers undercard against American TikToker Vinnie Hacker at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US. Hacker defeated Olatunji via technical knockout in the 3rd round.
====Deji vs Wassabi====
On 5 March 2022, Olatunji fought American YouTuber Alex Wassabi as the headliner bout at Wembley Arena in London, England. Wassabi defeated Olatunji via split decision. 
===Professional career===
====Deji vs Fousey====
On 27 August 2022, Olatunji made his professional debut against American YouTuber Fousey at MF & DAZN: X Series 001 at The O2 Arena, London in England. Olatunji defeated Fousey via technical knockout in the 3rd round, achieving his first win.
====Deji vs Swarmz====
On 13 April 2023, it was announced that Olatunji would face English rapper Swarmz, who fought his older bother KSI at X Series 001, as the co-feature bout at X Series 007 on 14 May at Wembley Arena in London, England. Olatunji won via unanimous decision.
===Exhibition bouts===
====Deji vs Mayweather Jr.====
On 26 September 2022, it was announced that Olatunji and American former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. would face each other in an exhibition bout at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE on 13 November. Mayweather won by technical knockout in the 6th round, with Olatunji giving him a bused eye.
==Other ventures==
Olatunji appeared in the 2016 movie Laid in America which stars KSI and YouTuber Caspar Lee.
==Filmography==
 Film
Year	Title 	Role 	Notes 	
2016	Laid in America 	Freddy 	Cameo appearance	
2018	KSI: Can't Lose 	Himself	Documentary 	
2023	KSI: In Real Life	Himself	Documentary 	
==Discography==
===Singles===
 List of lead singles with selected chart positions and year released
Title 	Year	Album
"Danielle Broccoli"	2017	rowspan="11"
"Sidemen Disstrack"	2017	
"Ungrateful" 	2017	
"Tank Gang" 	2017	
"Wasteman" 	2018	
"Ran" 	2018	
"Unforgivable" 	2018	
"No L's" 	2018	
"The Truth" 	2020	
"Playboy Mantion" 	2020	
"Punishment" 	2023	
==Boxing record==
===Professional===
 	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date 	Location	Notes
2	Win 	2–0 	Swarmz 	 	4 	13 May 2023	 	
1	Win 	1–0 	Fousey 	 	3 (4) 	27 Aug 2022	 	
===Exhibition===
 	Result	Record	Opponent 	Type	Round, time	Date 	Location	Notes
3	Loss 	0–3 	Floyd Mayweather Jr.	TKO 	6 (8), 	13 Nov 2022 	 	
2	Loss 	0–2 	Alex Wassabi 	 	5 	5 Mar 2022 	 	
1	Loss 	0–1 	Vinnie Hacker 	 	3 (5), 	12 June 2021	 	
===Amateur===
 	Result	Record	Opponent 	Type	Round, time	Date 	Location	Notes
1	Loss 	0–1 	Jake Paul	 	5 (6), 	25 Aug 2018	 	
==Awards and nominations==
Year	Award 	Category 	Recipient(s) 	Result	
2022	ESPN Ringside Social Award	Viral Moment of the Year	Deji's KO on Fousey	 	
Category:1996 birth
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