Floyd Mayweather dominates John Gotti III in exhibition that includes bizarre referee substitution

Floyd Mayweather Jr The Undefeated boxing Legend showcased his enduring skill and ring generalship in an exhibition match against John Gotti 3 on August 24th 2024 at the arena cdmx in Mexico City the event marked the highly anticipated rematch between Mayweather now 47 and Gotti 31 the grandson of the notorious Crime Boss John Gotti while the first bout between the two in June 2023 ended in a wild brawl their latest encounter was more controlled albeit still filled with tension from the opening bell it was clear that Mayweather had the upper hand despite his age Money Mayweather demonstrated the same defensive Mastery and precise punching that had defined his career he landed clean shots on Gotti throughout the eight round contest easily maneuvering around his younger opponent however in keeping with the nature of an exhibition fight Mayweather refrained from delivering any punishing blows that might have ended the bout early the fight was not officially scored but there was no doubt that Mayweather dominated the action leaving Gotti frustrated yet determined the match wasn't without its moments of controversy tensions began to rise as the rounds originally scheduled to last 2 minutes each stretched longer causing Gotti to grow visibly agitated the atmosphere became even more charged when Mayweather received a warning from the referee for landing punches to the back of Gotti's head a move that angered the usually composed Mayweather the situation escalated to the point where a new referee was brought in to oversee the remainder of the fight adding an unusual twist to the proceedings despite these heated moments the fight did not devolve into the chaos that marred their first meeting in June 2023 the referee had stopped the fight in the sixth round due to excessive trash talking and holding prompting Gotti to lash out leading to a full-scale melee in the ring as both Fighters camps clashed this time around cooler heads prevailed and the bout ended with a show of mutual respect Mayweather and Gotti embraced after the final Bell with Mayweather praising Gotti's toughness and Gotti acknowledging that Mayweather still hit hard even at 47 after after the fight Mayweather addressed the crowd which had been vocal throughout the night while the fans initially booed the lack of knockdowns or dramatic moments they cheered when Mayweather expressed his love for Mexico City and gave a nod to boxing Legend Julio Cesar Chavez senior who was present as part of the broadcast team Mayweather embraced Chavez in the ring calling him a legend who paved the way for Fighters like himself however Mayweather was quick to dismiss any possibility of an exhibition fight against the 62-year-old Chavez citing the disp it in their ages and the fact that such a match would not be in his best interest