Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: Video highlights and best moments
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III was held on Aug. 24, 2024. The exhibition bout, which took place in Mexico City, was a highly anticipated rematch following their controversial first encounter last year.
Despite Mayweather's dominance in the early rounds, Gotti managed to land some significant punches, showcasing improved skills. However, the fight ultimately ended in a draw due to the exhibition rules.
In addition to the main event, the undercard featured several other exciting bouts, including victories for Alan Picasso, Curmel Moton, Cesar Vaca, Aaron Silva, Jursly Vargas, Cecilia Rodriguez, Sekaye Terry, John Easter, and Trenton Brown.
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: Curmel Moton secured first-round KO
Curmel Moton, a rising star in boxing, made a powerful statement in his fifth professional fight, dominating Victor Vazquez with a devastating knockout in just 55 seconds of the first round.
Moton, a protégé of legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., showcased exceptional talent and skill from the outset. He controlled the pace of the fight with his jab and landed a series of punches that sent Vazquez crashing to the canvas. The referee had no choice but to stop the contest, awarding Moton a decisive victory.
This victory further solidifies Moton's status as one of the most promising young fighters in the sport. At just 18 years old, he has already displayed incredible power and precision in the ring.
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Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: Victor Ortiz vs. Damian Coria exhibition fight
The co-feature event of the Floyd Mayweather-John Gotti exhibition saw Victor Ortiz face off against Damian Coria in a lackluster eight-round bout. Despite the exhibition nature of the fight, fans were hoping for more action and excitement.
Both boxers wore lime green boxing gloves and fought at a relatively slow pace throughout the eight rounds. While Coria displayed superior speed, neither fighter was able to land any truly significant punches. The crowd, which had been chanting for more action, seemed disappointed with the lack of intensity.
Despite the underwhelming nature of the fight, both Ortiz and Coria showed sportsmanship and respect for each other.
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Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: Alan Picasso Defeated Azat Hovhannisyan via unanimous decision
Alan Picasso emerged victorious over Azat Hovhannisyan in a unanimous decision victory. The fight showcased Picasso's resilience and skill as he weathered a storm of body shots from the seasoned veteran and delivered powerful strikes of his own.
The bout was a back-and-forth affair, with both fighters landing significant punches throughout. However, it was Picasso's ability to absorb punishment and continue to press forward that ultimately proved to be the difference. A low blow by Hovhannisyan in the fifth round cost him a point deduction and further tilted the momentum in Picasso's favor.
The judges scored the fight 118-110, 118-110, and 120-108 for Picasso, solidifying his victory. With this win, Picasso improved his record to 29-0-1, cementing his status as a rising star in the world of boxing. Hovhannisyan, despite a valiant effort, fell to 21-5.
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Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III
Floyd Mayweather Jr. put on a clinic against John Gotti III in their highly anticipated exhibition match on Aug. 24, 2024. Mayweather completely outclassed his opponent, showcasing his superior speed, technique, and ring IQ throughout the eight-round bout.
From the opening bell, Mayweather controlled the pace, landing clean punches and dodging Gotti's attempts with ease. Gotti, while game, struggled to find his rhythm and was consistently outmaneuvered by the former champion.
Mayweather's dominance was evident in his ability to land punches at will, while Gotti often found himself on the receiving end of clean shots. The crowd, which was initially excited about the matchup, grew increasingly frustrated with Gotti's lack of offense and began to boo loudly.
Despite Gotti's attempts to rally, Mayweather remained in complete control, showcasing his trademark defensive skills and countering effectively. The fight wasn't officially scored due to being an exhibition bout.
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The initial referee was fired and substituted in the early rounds of the fight: