BREAKING: John Gotti III suspended by commission, Floyd Mayweather escapes scot-free after exhibition brawl
The Florida State Athlete Commission has taken action against John Gotti III, imposing a suspension in response to the mass brawl against Floyd Mayweather. Meanwhile, in a contrasting turn of events, Mayweather has managed to avoid any repercussions.
A heated altercation unfolded at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida during the exhibition match between Mayweather and Gotti III, leading to a chaotic brawl. The referee, Kenny Bayless, faced significant challenges in containing their constant clinches and putting an end to their exchange of offensive remarks. The tense atmosphere and escalating confrontation ultimately resulted in the referee calling off the fight.
Check out the entire sequence of events below:
COMPLETE CHAOS at the Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III fight 😳 https://t.co/FML12NOO5e
Following the post-fight brawl, John Gotti III has been handed a six-month suspension by the Florida State Athletic Commission. In contrast, no disciplinary measures have been taken against Floyd Mayweather.
John Gotti III has been given a six-month suspension by the Florida Commission for the Floyd Mayweather exhibition fight brawl, a spokesperson has confirmed. No punishment for Mayweather. [@MMAFighting]
Fans react to Floyd Mayweather getting immunity over John Goti III
Fans express their discontent as Floyd Mayweather receives immunity while John Gotti III faces repercussions for their roles in the post-fight brawl.
Twitter user @_ydksab remarked:
"Mayweathers team rag dolled Jake Paul but didn't dare to do anything to the mobs family."
@MichaelBensonn @MMAFighting Mayweathers team rag dolled Jake Paul but didn't dare to do anything to the mobs family.
Another user @Linea1Fury reacted:
"Mayweather has the complexion for protection."
@MichaelBensonn @MMAFighting Mayweather has the complexion for protection
@allHAILbogey reflected on Goti III's impartial suspension:
"He's getting suspended for running up and still getting rocked."
@MichaelBensonn @MMAFighting he's getting suspended for running up and still getting rocked
@jksmnsss commented:
"He got stopped, got a belt after the bell and got suspended." 🤣🤣🤣
@MichaelBensonn @MMAFighting He got stopped, got a belt after the bell and got suspended 🤣🤣🤣
Social media user @thecatalyst610 reacted:
"Why would there be any punishment for Mayweather?" 😅
@MichaelBensonn @MMAFighting Why would there be any punishment for Mayweather? 😅 https://t.co/f7DDtEIbSp
@AngloPigeon reacted:
"One rule for black Americans another rule for the rest #BlackPrivileged."
@MichaelBensonn @MMAFighting one rule for black americans
another rule for the rest
#BlackPrivileged
@MichaelBensonn @MMAFighting What about the ref who tried to stop the fight for no reason, people in attendance should of jumped in