John Gotti III learns destiny for Floyd Mayweather brawl after disqualification

Jun 14, 2023 at 6:33 PM
John Gotti III learns destiny for Floyd Mayweather brawl after disqualification

John Gotti III has been slapped with a six-month ban by the Florida State Athletic Commission for his half in a post-fight brawl with Floyd Mayweather, who has escaped any type of penalty. Former boxing world champion Mayweather confronted Gotti, the grandson of notorious New York crime boss John Gotti, in an exhibition bout, however the ugly encounter quickly descended into chaos, each inside and out of doors the ring.

The battle, which occurred at Florida’s FLA Live Arena on Sunday, was dropped at a conclusion within the sixth street after Gotti was disqualified by referee Kenny Bayliss for holding and persistently trash-talking his opponent.

But MMA fighter Gotti continued to swing punches at Mayweather after the bell earlier than the ring rapidly turned flooded with members of each camps as a mass brawl unfolded. The chaos ultimately unfold to the stands the place pockets of fights broke out between spectators. There had been additionally reportedly scuffles backstage.

The enviornment needed to be cleared by police, who threatened expenses towards followers who did not depart instantly.

A press release launched learn: “The DBPR Florida Athletic Commission took immediate action the evening of Sunday, June 11, and suspended John Gotti III for six months.”

Mayweather, who seems to have prevented any punishment from the Florida authorities, has been on an exhibition tour around the globe since retiring from skilled boxing in 2017.

Speaking in regards to the farcical scenes that adopted his duel with Gotti, the previous five-weight world champion mentioned: “Man, that s*** was crazy”.

Gotti didn’t let issues relaxation with Mayweather after the competition, taking to Instagram and writing: “You my enemy for life. Bum never put me down or stopped me it was a DQ for no reason.”

Gotti’s sister Nicolette additionally launched a verbal assault on the social media platform, promising to get revenge on Mayweather by “coming for his daughter”.

Mayweather’s remaining skilled bout was towards UFC star Conor McGregor, whom he defeated through technical knockout in 10 rounds, in what was dubbed ‘The Money Fight’.

Gotti called on McGregor for “back-up” on Twitter after his bust-up with Mayweather and the previous two-weight UFC champion responded in a now-deleted Tweet that learn: “I back the Gottis. The war is on.”

‘The Notorious’ is presently engaged on his long-awaited return to UFC. The Irishman hasn’t fought within the Octogen since breaking his leg towards Dustin Poirer of their trilogy battle at UFC 264 in 2021.

But after confirming that he was rejoining UFC’s anti-doping programme, McGregor is now anticipated to announce a comeback battle towards former Bellator light-weight champion and fellow ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ coach Michael Chandler earlier than the top of the 12 months.