On June 11, John Gotti III, the grandson of the infamous former New York mafia lord, will square off against former world champion Floyd Mayweather. Gotti, who is 5-1 in mixed martial arts and has a 2-0 boxing record, cautioned Mayweather not to overlook him and added that he is coming into the bout with evil intentions.
But for Gotti, this fight is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “I don’t care if it’s an exhibition or not,” Gotti warned Mayweather. “You signed to fight me, there’s no quarter. It’s kill or be killed.”
Gotti III is trying to Create His Own Legacy in the Ring Versus Floyd Mayweather
John Gotti, the grandpa of John Gotti III, was the former head of the infamous Gambino mob family and passed in prison in 2002. But Gotti III wants to make his own mark in combat sports and become famous for things other than his illustrious ancestry.
Gotti III has long admired Mayweather and considers him his childhood hero. He has followed Mayweather’s career since he was eight years old and even did a school project on him.
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But instead of being star-struck by the idea of competing against his hero, Gotti III views the opportunity as a great honor and a chance to establish himself as a serious contender in the sport. Despite the fact that the fight is an exhibition bout, Gotti III is not taking it lightly.
He is coming to the ring with bad intentions and has warned Mayweather that there will be no quarter. Gotti III is determined to establish his own identity in the world of combat sports and is all business when it comes to his fights.
Gotti III vs Mayweather: A Battle of Legends, Exhibition or Legacy?
Mayweather has been participating in exhibition bouts against various opponents, including reality television stars and YouTubers. However, Gotti III promises to be a tougher opponent than any of Mayweather’s previous exhibition opponents. Gotti III plans to show Mayweather different looks and prove that he is a serious contender in the sport.
The forthcoming exhibition fight between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III looks to be nothing short of a thrilling spectacle. Many eyes will be on the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida on June 11 when these two combat sports competitors square off in what is sure to be a thrilling exhibition match.
It remains to be seen if John can fulfill his vow and truly challenge Mayweather, but if he succeeds: this battle could go down in history.
