Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III preview & prediction

As a seasoned gamer who has navigated countless virtual battles and boxing matches, I must say that Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs. John Gotti III feels more like a rematch of Mortal Kombat than a boxing exhibition. The trash-talking antics, the personal animosity, and the build-up to this fight remind me of Scorpion and Sub-Zero squaring off once again.

After ten years since his formal retirement, Floyd “Money” Mayweather continues to generate as much media attention as active boxers. On August 24, he’s scheduled for an eighth exhibition match at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico in Mexico City. The undefeated Hall-of-Famer will be facing off against John Gotti III (2-0,1 KO), a former MMA fighter and boxer who happens to be the grandson of the notorious mob boss with the same name, in an eight-round exhibition bout. This fight will lead the 12-fight card airing on PPV and streaming live on DAZN.

Throughout Floyd Mayweather’s illustrious boxing career, he accumulated unparalleled honors. He joined an exclusive group of fighters who claimed titles in five different weight divisions, fought against more than 20 world champions, and remained undefeated during his first 50 matches. In the latter part of his career, Mayweather was bestowed the Fighter of the Decade award by the BWAA for the years 2010-2019. What might hold even greater significance to him was becoming the most lucrative and highest-grossing pay-per-view draw in boxing history.

Because the initial fight between Mayweather and Gotti didn’t end amicably, a special, infrequent rematch is happening instead. The first Mayweather-Gotti bout was filled with animosity. Verbal sparring from both sides started at the first press conference and escalated on the day of the match. In the ring, during rounds, the verbal sparring turned into a full-blown war of words, leading directly to the exhibition being halted.

After winning five consecutive rounds against Gotti, Mayweather dominated both the action and speed of the bout. The younger Gotti became increasingly aggravated, resorting to verbal attacks towards his adversary. However, referee Kenny Bayless deemed this taunting as excessive and inappropriate, promptly halting the fight.

When the fight was halted, this sparked a major fight breaking out among both teams. The violence quickly spread, resulting in additional disputes happening beyond the ring. This left the venue in chaos and put spectators at risk.

“Gotti shared with DAZN that he immediately began exchanging verbal jabs during his first match with Mayweather. In the initial four rounds where I found myself on the defensive, I took it somewhat lightly. But as I started feeling more at ease on my right, I retaliated with my own trash talk. From there, things escalated significantly.”

In the world of boxing exhibitions, Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s upcoming bout with Gotti will mark the first time he’s fought an opponent twice. Throughout his 50-fight professional career, the defensive wizard has only had two rematches. Back in April 2002, Mayweather stepped up to the lightweight division to take on Mexico’s Jose Luis Castillo for the WBC lightweight title. This fight, still debated today as one of the most contentious in his career, saw Mayweather win a disputed unanimous decision. In another tight match later that year, in December 2002, Mayweather managed to pull ahead, securing another victory by decision.

After the rematch against Castillo, Mayweather remarked that he had told you it would be straightforward. His strategy involved throwing more punches (boxing) and avoiding powerful blows, opting for smart play instead.

Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III prediction

14 years after his initial stint at welterweight, and moving up two weight divisions, Mayweather squared off against the powerful, aggressive Marcos Maidana twice in 2014. The first bout was an exciting, tightly contested one due to Maidana’s high volume of attacks. However, in their second matchup, Mayweather’s clever use of clinches and agility left Maidana largely ineffective. Essentially, Mayweather has demonstrated his ability to adapt successfully in rematches, leaving no room for doubt among judges or spectators about the outcome.

Despite a 16-year age difference, Mayweather generally outperformed Gotti in their initial exhibition bout. At 47 years old, there’s a chance Mayweather might lose some speed, leaving him vulnerable to unexpected blows. Gotti III doesn’t appear intimidated by Mayweather and might feel more confident after sparring with him, leading to throwing more punches. However, if Gotti becomes more aggressive, it could work in favor of Mayweather. With the added drive of personal hostility, expect the Hall-of-Famer to be more energetic in his attacks and potentially stop Gotti before the end of the eight rounds.

Prediction: Mayweather by stoppage

2024-08-22 22:13

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