In a highly anticipated boxing match, Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III put up their gloves as they reignited a beef from a previous encounter. The build up to this match was one that sparked an intense discussion among fans and pundits as they questioned the possible outcome. You might be asking what was the outcome of this match, and who got to beat down their opponent? In this article, we answer that.
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: The Rematch
On August 24, 2024, two fighters, Mayweather and Gotti III got together in Mexico City to battle out a lingering controversy. This was like a rematch for the ages as it drew the attention of an eager crowd who were bent on knowing which boxer would come out tops. This exhibition boxing match was quite different from the usual, and was fought without scorecards.
This was because the boxer wanted to showcase who has the better fighting skill and sportsmanship. All of this was borne out of the chaotic conclusion that ended with their previous match in June of 2023. The match had ended in a brawl between the teams of both boxers thereby leading to disqualifications. But this match was the chance to show the other boxer who is really the boss.
Mayweather's Dominance
Once the match got underway, it wasn’t long before we saw a dominant performance from Floyd Mayweather. This was obvious in the effortless precision with which he hit Gotti III, even though he didn’t have to hit with full force, ninety nine percent of the time.
This led to the match showing the ring generalship and smooth movement from Mayweather. However, despite the weight difference between both boxers, Gotti found it hard to hit Mayweather. Most of Gotti’s blows were not well executed and sometimes, he even struggled with finding his footing through most of the match. The dismal performance allowed Mayweather to showcase his defensive skills and also utilize his lightning quick reflexes.
It caused frustration on the part of the MMA fighter who kept flailing at the more experienced boxer. Ultimately, the match was one-sided as the boxing legend showed everyone who the boss of the ring was.
The Referee Substitution
As the match moved on, a bizarre moment happened that gave the match a different twist. During the second round of the match, Floyd Mayweather called for a referee substitution. This was because he felt that the referee, Hector Afu had made a series of wrong calls during the match. An instance Mayweather called out was when the referee called a penalty for a shot that seemed legal thereby leading to a flurry of words exchanged.
This led to the referee’s substitution, with the new referee Alfredo Uruzquieta officiating the remainder of the match. However, we feel that another reason behind Mayweather’s actions was the referee’s involvement in inconsistent officiating in previous high profile fights.
Bottom Line
Conclusively, this was a match that came with its fair share of drama, but one thing is certain - many viewers enjoyed it. Another talking point we could hold onto was that Floyd Mayweather still has the juice and fire. It was evident in how he handled the MMA fighter, John Gotti III, and went on to win.
However, the highlight of the whole fight was the change in officiating, as a lot of people felt that this was possible because of Mayweather’s boxing influence.