Vinnie Hacker achieves surprise win against Deji in YouTubers vs TikTokers event Twitter: Vinnie Hacker\/DejiDuring Battle of the Platforms, Vinnie Hacker scored Team TikTok their first (and only) win of the night after a surprise win against YouTuber Deji. In theory, Deji was a shoe-in for victory. As well as fighting before, he managed to go the distance in the ring with Jake Paul \u2014 a feat that even the likes of AnEsonGib can\u2019t say. Some might even say that, as the younger brother of KSI, fighting is in his blood. However, one thing he won\u2019t be getting bragging rights from is his fight with 19-year-old TikTok star and boxing newcomer Vinnie Hacker, who managed to beat the YouTuber by Round 3 with a TKO. Here’s the winning moment from TikToker Vinnie Hacker over YouTuber Deji! https:\/\/t.co\/aHlFLhgHh6 \u2014 Dexerto (@Dexerto) June 13, 2021 While Deji seemed to be taking the lead in Round 1 \u2014 his significant weight advantage seeming to work in his favor \u2014 Hacker landed a brutal right hook in Round 2 that seemed to tip the scales in his favour, as he later stopped KSI\u2019s brother with a TKO in the following round. Read More: YouTube sweeps Battle of the Platforms as Austin McBroom KOs Bryce Hall: Highlights, results & more – With coronavirus restrictions leaving Deji stranded in Mexico for two weeks in the lead up to the fight, many speculated that he might end up at a disadvantage training-wise. Fans were also shocked at Deji\u2019s physique during the official weigh-in on June 11, with many pointing out that he had a \u201cdad bod.\u201d Following his loss, Deji appeared defeated, tweeting that he was a \u201cfailure.\u201d However, following a public pep talk from KSI, who said he \u201cdid more than many people could do\u201d by getting in the ring in the first place, the YouTuber seemed determined to continue his fighting career, as he vowed to fans on Twitter that he would \u201cbounce back.\u201d No you\u2019re not deji. You got in that ring. That\u2019s more than what many could ever do. Ultimately you\u2019re an entertaining YouTuber, boxing or not. So don\u2019t worry about this for real. \u2764\ufe0f bro \u2014 ksi (@KSI) June 13, 2021 Meanwhile, following his win, Hacker seemed a little dazed but very happy with his win. Keeping things friendly with his competitor, he credited Deji for being a \u201cgreat fighter\u201d while refusing to comment on what many people hope is the start of fruitful fighting career. He later thanked his circle, fans and anyone who supported him \u201cin general\u201d throughout this process. \u201cI did this for ya\u2019ll,\u201d he said in the tweet. With Hacker not ruling out a fighting career and Deji seeming determined to get back into the ring, could we see a rematch between the two content creators in the future?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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