Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: Live round-by-round updates
Stay up to date with live round-by-round updates of the Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III fight. Get real-time coverage of the thrilling action unfolding in the ring!
Miami, FL – Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III squared off in an exhibition boxing match on Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The fight was originally scheduled for eight rounds, but it was stopped after the fourth round after the two fighters got into a brawl in the ring.
Round 1
Mayweather and Gotti III started the fight cautiously, feeling each other out. Mayweather landed a few jabs, but Gotti III was able to keep him at bay.
Round 2
Mayweather started to find his range in the second round, landing more punches. Gotti III was still game, but he was starting to take a beating.
Round 3
Mayweather continued to dominate in the third round, landing even more punches. Gotti III was clearly struggling, but he refused to give up.
Round 4
The fourth round was the most exciting of the fight. Mayweather and Gotti III exchanged punches, and both fighters were knocked down. However, they both got up and continued fighting.
The Brawl
After the bell at the end of the fourth round, Mayweather pushed Gotti III. Gotti III responded by throwing a punch at Mayweather, which started a melee in the ring.
Mayweather and Gotti III were both separated by their corners, but the fight was not restarted. The referee declared the fight a no contest.
Aftermath
After the fight, Mayweather said that he was "disappointed" with the outcome. He said that he wanted to give the fans a good show, but that Gotti III "made it personal."
Gotti III, meanwhile, said that he was "proud" of himself for standing up to Mayweather. He said that he "didn't back down" and that he "gave the fans what they wanted to see."
The brawl between Mayweather and Gotti III was the talk of the boxing world after the fight. Many people were critical of Mayweather for starting the fight, while others defended him, saying that he was simply defending himself.
The brawl also raised questions about the future of exhibition boxing. Some people believe that the incident will make it more difficult to promote exhibition fights in the future. Others believe that the incident will only make exhibition fights more popular.
Only time will tell what the long-term impact of the brawl will be. However, one thing is for sure: the fight between Mayweather and Gotti III will be remembered for more than just the boxing.
Round-by-round updates
Round 1
- Mayweather lands a few jabs.
- Gotti III keeps him at bay.
Round 2
- Mayweather starts to find his range.
- Gotti III is still game, but he's taking a beating.
Round 3
- Mayweather continues to dominate.
- Gotti III is clearly struggling.
Round 4
- The most exciting round of the fight.
- Mayweather and Gotti III exchange punches.
- Both fighters are knocked down.
- The fight is stopped after the bell.
No contest
- The referee declares the fight a no contest.