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Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III fight results, highlights: ‘Money’ flexes his skills in exhibition

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The retired former champion cruised through the event in Mexico City on Saturday night

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. rematched John Gotti III in an exhibition Saturday night in Mexico City. The fight played out exactly as many expected, and as the first meeting did, with the boxing great simply being a better fighter. Thankfully, the fight did not end in a brawl as was the case in their June 2023 meeting. Despite Mayweather clearly dominating the action, no winner was announced due to the fight being an exhibition.

Mayweather was cautious to not give Gotti opportunities to do effective work, instead leaning heavily on his jab followed by straight right hands to control the action. As the rounds ticked by, Gotti was visibly frustrated by Mayweather’s standard economic and effective approach to the “sweet science.”

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Given the fight was an exhibition, featuring eight, two-minute rounds, there was not likely to be any notable result. This has been a standard approach to exhibition fights since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Mayweather only truly bringing his best game in bouts with Japanese kickboxers in fights that would have a result announced at the end.

Like his exhibition fights with the likes of Logan Paul, Mayweather was content to carry the fight through the scheduled time for the bout while clearly being the better of the two men in the ring. At the conclusion of the eighth round, there was no winner announced.

Mayweather and Gotti embraced after the fight, a stark contrast to the brawl that followed their first bout.

Throughout his storied professional career, Mayweather had many notable bouts with Mexican superstars. Having held an exhibition on hostile soil, Mayweather was thankful to the crowd.

“Mexico City,” Mayweather said. “Thanks for coming out.”

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Floyd Mayweather boxes John Gotti III soundly in exhibition rematch

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The rematch puts this surprise rivalry to bed.

The Floyd Mayweather Jr.-John Gotti III exhibition rematch didn’t have any excessive trash talk or brawl.

It was just a self-proclaimed “The Best Ever” in Mayweather serving up a boxing clinic over eight two-minute rounds to put this surprise rivalry to bed Saturday night at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, and live on DAZN.

The 47-year-old boxing legend did what he wanted in the ring from establishing the jab to piecing together combinations, touching the body and eluding Gotti III’s shots, while flashing smiles along the way.

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“We had to put on a show for the people. I want to thank Gotti for being a man of his word,” Mayweather said live on DAZN, while the two men embraced, seemingly burying any lingering bad blood.

Gotti III added: “He still got it.”

The only bit of controversy that the bout included came during the second round when the referee stopped the action to warn Mayweather about punching behind the head to which “Money” repeatedly told him to “move!” In a way, his demands came to fruition as the referee was immediately replaced.

When the action resumed, Mayweather picked up where he left off by re-establishing the jab like clockwork to little resistance as the prodding weapong split Gotti III’s jab.

Gotti III couldn’t figure Mayweather’s sweet science out and there’s no shame in that considering Mayweather’s 50-0 record signals that none of his opponents could resolve his brilliant boxing, either.

After the bout, Mayweather seemingly dismissed the idea of having an exhibition bout with another boxing legend in Julio Cesar Chavez, 62, heaping praise onto the Hall of Famer for paving his way, instead.

Here’s how the entire Mayweather vs. Gotti III rematch main card went.

Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: Round by Rounds Updates and Highlights

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Video Highlights: Floyd Mayweather replaces referee mid-fight, dominates John Gotti III in chaotic rematch

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The great Floyd Mayweather Jr. returned to the boxing ring last night (Sat., Aug. 24, 2024) LIVE on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, dominating former opponent John Gotti III in a main event rematch.

These two have a bit of history after their first fight in June 2023 ended with too much trash talk and an in-ring melee. It has taken over a year for Mayweather and Gotti to run it back, but it finally went down late Saturday night. Making things more interesting is the fact that this was the first time “Money” was fighting on Mexican soil.

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Mayweather was toying with Gotti in the early going of the rematch and it frustrated the former mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. The two boxers kept talking trash in between rounds as the referee struggled to control the action. Not to mention the same referee made a bad call for a behind-the-head shot by Mayweather. “Money” was not happy and proceeded to protest and scream at the official. Eventually, the call was made to bring in a replacement ref to keep the fight going. It was chaos.

Mayweather did what he always does for the remainder of the fight. He allowed Gotti to get some pop shots off before firing counter punches. “Money” defended nicely, took barely any punishment, and dictated every second of the fight. Gotti was just in there sharing the ring with a legend.

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Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: Round by Rounds Updates and Highlights

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Arguably the greatest boxer the sport has ever seen returns to the ring tonight as Floyd Mayweather Jr. looks to end his surprise rivalry with John Gotti III in their exhibition rematch.

It all takes place at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City.

Their first fight ended in a sixth-round no contest last year when the referee brought a halt to the action due to excessive trash talk, culminating in a massive brawl between the fighters’ camps.

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Gotti III has said the two are going to have to put fighting over boxing in this rematch and here’s their chance.

Will the 47-year-old Mayweather put on a boxing clinic and make it look easy? Or will Gotti III pull off what would be a mammoth upset of the boxing legend?

We are just over a year removed from the original Mayweather-Gotti III exhibition match ending in a no-contest due to excessive trash talk that sparked a brawl between the fighters’ camps. Tonight, Mayweather and Gotti III will look to end their surprise rivalry with this exhibition rematch. Mayweather is of course arguably the greatest of all time with a pristine 50-0 record including 27 KOs. The 47-year-old legend meets Gotti III who is 2-0 with 1 KO.

John Gotti III makes his walk

He’ll have his work cut out for him going against arguably the greatest of all time in Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Here comes Floyd Mayweather Jr.

After a lengthy wait for some gamesmanship, Mayweather, draped in colors of the Mexican flag, makes his walk flanked by Los Angeles Lakers’ star Anthony Davis.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. John Gotti III; Round 1

There’s the bell and this one is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds. Mayweather comes out trying to assert the jab before digging to the body with a left. He then goes back to snapping that jab. Gotti III is 20 pounds heavier than “Money” Mayweather who is the more active boxer early on. Mayweather is now splitting Gotti III’s guard with the jab. There seems to be a bit of confusion of the length of the round, but the opening frame comes to an end. Even though this bout is an exhibition and not being scored, we’re going to keep score here just to give you an idea about how it’s going. (10-9 Mayweather)

Mayweather vs. Gotti III; Round 2

DAZN’s announcers report that Gotti III’s corner is already speaking up about what they feel is punching behind the head from Mayweather. Just as that’s said, the referee warns Mayweather to be mindful of rabbit punches. Mayweather responds by telling the ref to “move” repeatedly. Each fighter has a member of his corner step up onto the ring apron and WOW! We have a swapping of referees! How often do we ever see that!? The action resumes with Mayweather going back to the jab like clockwork. Gotti III is getting more active with his hands. A bizarre second round comes to a close. (10-9 Mayweather, 20-18 Mayweather)

Mayweather vs. Gotti III; Round 3

Mayweather is now measuring Gotti III up and piecing together combinations to which the latter looks to the referee. The boxing legend ducks out of harm’s way during the waning seconds. (10-9 Mayweather, 30-27 Mayweather)

Mayweather vs. Gotti III; Round 4

Mayweather’s steady stream of jabs give way to him evading a left hook from Gotti III and flashing a smile. Mayweather is touching Gotti III with light shots to the body before he gets a body shot in return. (10-9 Mayweather, 40-36 Mayweather)

Mayweather vs. Gotti III; Round 5

Gotti III’s corner is imploring their man to rough the boxing legend up and get more physical. He might have to take shots from Mayweather to land some of his own. A counter uppercut catches Gotti III off guard. Mayweather is splitting Gotti III’s guard with a peppering of jabs before ducking and eluding shots. At 47, Mayweather’s reflexes are still sharp. (10-9 Mayweather, 50-45 Mayweather)

Mayweather vs. Gotti III; Round 6

Mayweather showing a high guard, which could mean he’s going to sit on power shots this round. Gotti III immediately responds with a glancing right hook. Moments later, he adds a left hook that partially lands. But Mayweather sneaks in some body shots and smiles out of the clinch. Fans in Mexico City are asking for more action. (10-9 Mayweather, 60-54 Mayweather)

Mayweather vs. Gotti III; Round 7

Mayweather starts the round showing a willingness to fight in the pocket. He’s sitting on hard shots to the body. Gotti III peppers Mayweather to the body with a jab before “TBE” storms back with unanswered shots to the body, mixing punches in upstairs, too. (10-9 Mayweather, 70-63 Mayweather)

Mayweather vs. Gotti III; Round 8

The eighth and final round of this exhibition rematch — here we go! Gotti III should just let his hands go at this point. Instead, it’s Mayweather piecing together a combination that goes from the body, upstairs and back to the body. The action briefly is paused due to another rabbit punch warning. Gotti III is letting his hands go but it’s the final 20 seconds. Mayweather is spouting some words to Gotti III’s corner and there’s the final bell. The two men embrace, salute each other’s corners and that’s it. (10-9 Mayweather, 80-72 Mayweather)
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Mayweather Jr vs Gotti III Fight Card: What will be the most important fights this Saturday?

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The exhibition fight between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III, set to take place in Mexico City, has generated significant interest among boxing fans.

Despite being an exhibition match and not counting towards the official records of either fighter, there is high anticipation to see these two boxers, who had a controversial bout just over a year ago.

In June 2023, Mayweather and Gotti III fought, but the referee, Kenny Bayless, stopped the fight in the sixth round after repeatedly warning both fighters about the abusive language they were using in the ring.

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The stoppage of the fight was not only surprising but also caused major frustration among the fans in attendance, resulting in a significant commotion in the stands.

For this event, the former multi-world champion and the former Mixed Martial Arts fighter will need to display better behavior in the ring and put on a show worthy of the attention this fight has garnered.

The fight will take place this Saturday, August 24, at Arena Ciudad de México, marking Mayweather’s first appearance in the neighboring southern country.

Throughout his professional boxing career, Mayweather has defeated several of Mexico’s top fighters, including Juan Manuel Márquez and Canelo Álvarez.

The bout between Mayweather and Gotti III is the main event of a series of fights taking place throughout the night, which will also feature other matches with notable Mexican boxers to add more interest to the card.

Here are the fights leading up to the main event at Arena Ciudad de México on Saturday, August 24, 2024:

  • Victor Ortiz vs. Rodrigo Damian Coria; Exhibition
  • Alan David Picasso vs. Azat Hovhannisyan; Super Bantamweight
  • Luis Rodriguez vs. Cesar Vaca; Super Middleweight
  • Aaron Silva vs. Alfonso Flores; Super Middleweight
  • Silvia Torres vs. Cecilia Rodriguez; Women’s Minimum Flyweight
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Floyd Mayweather “Living a GTA Life” as the Boxing Legend Pulls up in Mexico with a ‘Bulletproof Tank’

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Floyd Mayweather‘s opulent lifestyle knows no bounds.

From private jets to his exquisite luxury car collection, he has it all. The richest boxer in the world has no qualms about brazenly displaying his wealth. Although retired from professional boxing, Mayweather’s “smart investments” have bolstered his net worth to $1.2 billion. On top of that, he is willing to lace up his boxing gloves for exhibition fights, only if the price is right.

Consequently, Mayweather will share the ring again with John Gotti III on August 24 in Mexico City. On that note, ‘TBE’ seems to have arranged the best security detail money can buy. Videos of him moving around Mexico City in a bulletproof vehicle could make you believe that he got on the wrong side of the drug cartel. Nevertheless, fans had a field day making fun of Mayweather for moving around with security that not even many heads of state can afford.

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DAZN Boxing took to Instagram to post videos of Mayweather moving around Mexico City in a jet-black bulletproof vehicle. He is in the city for his upcoming boxing match against John Gotti III, grandson of the former boss of the Gambino Crime Family, John Gotti. However, it seems like he is more concerned about his safety outside of the ring than trading punches inside the ring. The video shows Mayweather stepping into the vehicle to visit his favorite restaurant in Mexico, Chambao.

As he got out of his vehicle, he was surrounded by his security personnel as he made his way to the restaurant. There was a crowd of people waiting outside the restaurant just to catch a glimpse of him. ‘Pretty Boy’ seems to have a special relationship with Chambao as in 2021 too he was there with his friends feasting on super colossal Maine lobster, and enjoying some live music and acrobatic dancing at the plush restaurant.

On the other hand, fans couldn’t wait to dish out their opinions on Floyd’s Mexico excursions in a ‘bulletproof tank’.

One fan claimed that it was a desperate attempt on behalf of Floyd Mayweather to attract more attention towards him. Well, you can’t fault the fan as ‘TBE’ routinely posts videos of his expensive accessories. They commented, “Attention seeking grandpa.”

Meanwhile, another fan joked that ‘Pretty Boy’ looked like he was about to takedown Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the former boss of the Sinaloa cartel. The comment read, “Bro thinks he fighting el Chapo.”

One fan joked that Mayweather was living a lifestyle that resembled that of the main character of an iconic video game. They commented, “He living a gta life.”

Another fan reiterated Mike Tyson’s earlier statement about Floyd being a “little scared man” who can’t “take his kids to school”. They commented, “Littleman can’t take his children to school.”

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“Floyd Doesn’t Drink Alcohol”: Floyd Mayweather’s Hypocrisy Gets Called Out After Selling Liquor With ‘Value Deal Steve Harvey’

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Floyd Mayweather is set to face John Gotti III in a highly anticipated rematch on August 24 in Mexico. However, recent footage surfaced showing Mayweather promoting his whiskey brand, ‘Good Money Whiskey’, at a local supermarket.

The clip, which quickly received traction on YouTube, sparked a backlash among fans who were less than thrilled with his alcohol venture.

Floyd Mayweather launched his spirits brand on October 18th, 2023, at Southern Glazer’s Las Vegas office and warehouse facility, which serves as their official distributor. The launch included both his whiskey brand, ‘Good Money Whiskey’, and his Champagne label, ‘Le Bon Argent’. Fast forward to today, Mayweather was spotted signing bottles and interacting with fans at a local store, which prompted an angry response from fans.

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Earlier today, Fight Hype uploaded a nine-minute clip to YouTube showing Floyd Mayweather signing bottles of whiskey for fans at a supermarket. The retired five-division champion took the time to interact with the crowd and pose for pictures, promoting his brand in the process. According to the Fight Hype reporter, around 400 people gathered at the store to meet Floyd in person.

Floyd Mayweather’s whiskey brand has made its mark across 11 states, as reported by The Spirits Business. The lineup features two distinctive options, a five-year-old blended whiskey, which has flavors of caramelized apple, tropical fruits, and a dash of spice, and a 10-year-old rye that offers a rich, complex profile with notes of butterscotch, spice, vanilla, and a refreshing citrus finish.

Nonetheless, fans expressed their frustration when they saw the disciplined athlete, known for his strict lifestyle and aversion to drinking and smoking, promoting alcohol. The reaction was swift and vocal, with many voicing their displeasure in the comments section of the video.

While Floyd Mayweather has several other business ventures, this one managed to attract some negativity from the fans. One user didn’t shy away from highlighting what they saw as hypocrisy in Mayweather’s business venture. “It’s crazy to see Floyd doing liquor promotion because he was one of the most disciplined fighters known to not drink etc,” the user wrote. Notably, the spirit venture is more of a way to make money for the five-division champion than a way to set an example.

Meanwhile, this user seems to have come up with an exciting alternative for Floyd Mayweather to sell instead of alcohol. The user wrote, “Floyd doesn’t drink alcohol, but endorses it for “Money.” Why not create a healthy sports drink for athletes to compete with PRIME? Call it “50-0” 50 vitamins and Zero sugar. You’re welcome, this took 50 seconds to come up with.” However, Floyd’s fan base primarily consists of adults, while energy drinks are more popular among younger people.

The next user humorously dubbed one of Floyd’s employees ‘Value Deal, Steve Harvey’. This employee, seen in the clip at 00:46 helping Floyd with the bottle signings, bore an uncanny resemblance to the TV personality Steve Harvey. “Floyd out here selling Alcohol with value deal Steve Harvey,” the user remarked.

While most of the comments were criticizing Mayweather, there were some who still voiced their support for Mayweather. “Good to see Floyd expanding his brand,” the user wrote. In fact, Floyd Mayweather’s businesses are everywhere. From owning a NASCAR team to boxing promotion to bars and restaurants.

Another user showed their support for Mayweather amid all the criticism. The user wrote, “I’m sorry haters but Floyd is the GOAT.” Despite what the prevailing sentiment is, Mayweather always finds himself loyal fans who support him no matter what.

That said, Floyd Mayweather’s promotion of his whiskey brand hasn’t been well-received by many. However, it’s hard to fault him for capitalizing on opportunities to earn money.

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