BY BOXING HIT STAFF-
The highly anticipated exhibition rematch between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III in Mexico did not disappoint in terms of Mayweather’s performance. Mayweather completely dominated Gotti throughout all eight rounds, showcasing his superior skills and experience in the ring. Gotti, who is less experienced, appeared outclassed and amateurish compared to Mayweather, especially when looking back at their first fight.
One of the few moments of controversy during the match occurred in round 2 when Mayweather expressed his frustration with the referee’s interference by shouting, “move out the way!”. This led to Mayweather demanding a replacement for the referee, creating a spectacle that looked like Mayweather had fired the official. This incident added a touch of drama to the otherwise one-sided affair.
The Mexican crowd, known for their passion for boxing, began booing towards the end of the match as Mayweather cruised towards his inevitable victory. Despite the lack of knockdowns or standout action, the crowd’s disappointment was evident as they witnessed Gotti being outclassed by Mayweather. The lack of competitive spirit in the fight may have left some fans feeling unsatisfied.
The Future of Gotti and Mayweather
After the bout, Mayweather shared a moment with Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez in the ring, hinting at a potential exhibition match between the two. While this prospect may excite some fans, others may be wary of seeing Mayweather continue to ride the exhibition gravy train. As for Gotti, who suffered a clear defeat, the future seems uncertain. It is unclear where the grandson of the infamous mob boss will go from here in his boxing career.
In addition to the main event between Mayweather and Gotti, other matches also took place during the night. Victor Ortiz faced Damian Coria in a non-judged exhibition match, Curmel Moton knocked out Victor Vasquez in the first round, Cesar Vaca secured a majority decision victory over Luis Rodriguez, Aaron Silva stopped Alberto Artiga with a TKO in the third round, and Cecilia Rodriguez defeated Arlenn Sanchez by unanimous decision. These matches provided a variety of outcomes and performances for the audience to witness.
The Mayweather vs. Gotti III exhibition match showcased Mayweather’s dominance in the ring and left questions about the future of both fighters. While Mayweather’s continued involvement in exhibition matches may generate interest, the lack of competitiveness in some of these fights may raise concerns among boxing fans. Gotti, on the other hand, faces a challenging road ahead as he seeks to make a name for himself in the boxing world.
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