Dubai will be the starting point of Floyd Mayweather's Global Titans journey

Organisers of “Global Titans Fight Night” say they plan to stage three to four shows around the world each year, with Floyd Mayweather featuring prominently – including a February bout in Nigeria and a potential clash with Jake Paul.

The series, which was initially to launch in Dubai in May, will stage its inaugural event at Coca-Cola Arena on November 13, where Mayweather will headline against YouTuber Deji in an exhibition boxing bout.

Organisers say the November card – seven fights are planned - will also feature British boxer Tommy Fury against American Paul Bamba, together with two WBC-sanctioned bouts: Delfine Persoon against Ikram Kerwat, and a super-featherweight championship between Jadier Herrera and James Wilkins.

Organisers say they have events lined up next year in Nigeria, New York and London, and have also earmarked Saudi Arabia and Los Angeles for potential shows in 2023.

“We’re looking at a two-year lockdown with Floyd Mayweather to do two to three bouts a year with us in different countries,” Uday Singh, CEO of Global Titans Fight Series, told The National. “Nigeria in February is the next after Dubai, because Floyd wants to give back to Africa.”