Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s exhibition boxing match against John Gotti III ended in chaos on Sunday night as the bout was abruptly stopped in the sixth round.
The highly anticipated clash between Mayweather and Gotti had been riddled with trash-talking, making it increasingly difficult for referee Kenny Bayless to maintain control. However, the situation took an ugly turn after Bayless intervened and halted the fight.
Gotti, refusing to be restrained by Bayless, attempted to make his way toward Mayweather, igniting a physical altercation between the two fighters. The altercation escalated as both teams entered the ring, resulting in further pushing and shoving. Eventually, Gotti was directed back to his corner while Mayweather retreated to his.
The event occurred at FLA Live in Sunrise, Florida, where spectators were left stunned by the unexpected events. Mayweather, a retired professional boxer, had not entered the ring since his victorious match against Conor McGregor in 2017. With an impeccable record of 50 wins and zero losses, including 27 knockouts, Mayweather had primarily focused on lucrative exhibition matches against opponents ranging from Logan Paul to Gotti. In this particular bout, the official ruling was a disqualification.
Gotti, a relatively new face in the boxing world, had participated in two previous professional matches, boasting a record of two wins and no losses. He had also achieved an impressive record of 5 wins and one loss in mixed martial arts. Following the altercation, Gotti took to his Instagram Stories to express his disdain for Mayweather, referring to him as a "punk b----" and declaring him an "enemy for life."
Mayweather has not publicly addressed the skirmish, leaving fans and critics eagerly awaiting his response. The unexpected turn of events has raised questions about the potential ramifications for both fighters and the future of exhibition boxing matches.
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