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Talk of a potential celebrity boxing match between Lil Baby and DJ Akademiks appears to be dead in the water. According to reports, the fight is now unlikely to happen after Lil Baby allegedly demanded $40 million to step into the ring.
The proposed bout was said to be in talks with streamer Adin Ross, who has previously hosted and promoted high-profile influencer and celebrity boxing events. However, Lil Baby’s reported price tag is far beyond what would realistically make the matchup feasible.
While celebrity boxing continues to blur the lines between entertainment, hip-hop, and combat sports, this particular showdown seems to have priced itself out before it could gain real traction. For now, fans will have to settle for the back-and-forth outside the ring rather than any punches thrown inside it.
Lil Baby and Akademiks are now unlikely to step into the ring after Lil Baby reportedly demanded $40 million from Adin Ross to make the fight happen pic.twitter.com/920ozj4CM1
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) February 5, 2026
