Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sets Rematch Showdown with John Gotti III for Super Bowl Weekend
Floyd Mayweather Jr., renowned for his unbeaten professional record and exhibition bouts, has announced his next spectacle fight against John Gotti III, scheduled for February during the Super Bowl weekend. Despite Mayweather's retired status from the official boxing circuit with a perfect 50-0 record, his exhibition matches have continued to captivate audiences. The boxing legend, recognized for victories over iconic names like Manny Pacquiao, Saul 'Canelo' Álvarez, and Arturo Gatti, has transitioned into exhibition bouts mainly for financial gain rather than adding to his esteemed legacy. While his past showcase fights against Logan Paul and Tenshin Nasukawa garnered attention, his matchup in the UK against Aaron Chalmers and his recent bout with John Gotti III didn't hit the mark. The event against Gotti III concluded in disqualification by referee Kenny Bayless, triggering chaos as Gotti expressed a desire for a rematch, relentlessly pursuing Mayweather even after the fight concluded. The altercation escalated with punches thrown and led to chaos within the ring, discouraging further bouts between the two. However, Mayweather took to Instagram to announce his intentions to settle the "unfinished business" with Gotti during the upcoming Super Bowl weekend. Gotti, an MMA fighter with a record of five wins and one loss, has persistently sought another chance against Mayweather, intensifying the anticipation for their rematch. Although details regarding the date and venue for this rematch are pending, there might be scheduling competition, as Teofimo Lopez eyes a return on the same weekend in Las Vegas, potentially against Ryan Garcia, contingent upon Garcia's upcoming fight against Oscar Duarte next month.
