Within the eighth exhibition bout of his post-boxing profession, former undefeated five-division world champion Floyd “Cash” Mayweather will step contained in the squared circle as soon as once more to face John Gotti III on Saturday night time, August twenty fourth, in Mexico Metropolis, streaming stay on DAZN. The ringwalks for Mayweather vs. Gotti III are scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK with the occasion set to start at 7:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. UK.
Mayweather and Gotti confronted one another within the ring again in June 2023 on the FLA Reside Area in Dawn, Florida. On account of an incident that befell within the sixth spherical, the struggle was stopped and declared a no-contest. Now, Gotti is able to battle Mayweather for a second time.
John Gotti III is the grandson of the late mobster John Gotti. He made his MMA debut in October 2017 when he scored a first-round TKO victory over Johnny Adams. After profitable 5 bouts in a row, Gotti suffered his first loss within the octagon in October 2020.
Two years later, Gotti transitioned from the octagon to the squared circle as he defeated Albert Tulley by way of unanimous resolution. In his subsequent bout, he posted a first-round TKO victory over Alex Citrowske. Shortly after, Gotti was provided the chance to face a boxing legend.
Usually, in an exhibition bout, Floyd Mayweather initially takes it straightforward on his opponent, however in his match in opposition to John Gotti III, Mayweather received off to a really aggressive begin. Within the opening spherical, Mayweather persistently threw the jab, adopted by a tough proper to the physique.
Within the second spherical, Mayweather displayed his defensive abilities as he ducked and dodged Gotti’s punches whereas consistently speaking trash. Throughout the course of rounds 3 by 5, Floyd Mayweather continued to showboat and hit John Gotti with sharp, correct photographs.
With 1:12 left to go within the sixth spherical, Gotti compelled a clinch. Because the referee repeatedly known as for the break, Gotti continued to carry Mayweather. Referee Kenny Bayless stopped the match, however Gotti didn’t respect the stoppage.
Gotti maneuvered across the referee and tried to hit Mayweather with a proper hand. Gotti missed, however Mayweather linked with a counter right-hand shot as members of each camps entered the ring, and a mass brawl broke out.
A 12 months later, the 47-year-old boxing corridor of famer Floyd Mayweather Jr. took to social media to announce his return match in opposition to John Gotti III. Mayweather emphasised that it’s a struggle that you simply don’t wish to miss, utilizing the hashtag #UnfinishedBusiness.
Mayweather vs. Gotti III begin time
- Date: Saturday, August 24
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. UK (Sunday)
- Predominant occasion ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK (Sunday)
Mayweather vs. Gotti III struggle card
- Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III; Exhibition
- Victor Ortiz vs. Rodrigo Damian Coria; Exhibition
- Alan David Picasso vs. Azat Hovhannisyan: Tremendous bantamweight
- Curmel Tramayne Moton vs. Victor Vazquez; Light-weight
- Luis Rodriguez vs. Cesar Vaca; Tremendous middleweight
- Aaron Silva vs. Alfonso Flores; Tremendous middleweight
- Silvia Torres vs. Cecilia Rodriguez; Girls’s mild flyweight
