Paul Pogba watches on as Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III ends in chaos

Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition struggle in Florida decended right into a mass brawl with a number of sporting stars, together with Paul Pogba, in attendance. The struggle between Mayweather, 46, and his opponent John Gotti III nearly went the space earlier than referee Kenny Bayless referred to as an finish within the sixth spherical.

Pogba, who was sitting alongside former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and girls’s boxing nice Claressa Shields, was seen taking footage with followers earlier than heading right into a VIP seat. From that spot, he witnessed the drama ensue.

The principal occasion adopted a collection of uneventful exhibition fights and musical performances from the likes of Blueface and Chrisean Rock. However, the night took a flip for the more serious after a controversial refereeing determination in the primary occasion.

Gotti III, the grandson of former mob boss John Gotti, got here underneath heavy strain throughout the struggle from Mayweather and resorted to holding and trash speaking. Between rounds the referee had additionally spoken to Gotti’s nook in a bid to defuse the strain.

As the struggle grew into the sixth of eight rounds, Bayless determined Gotti may not go on and awarded the win to Mayweather. An outraged Gotti insisted that the struggle carry on going.

The New York fighter proceeded to lunge on the undefeated boxer and throw a collection of punches. Both units of coaches swarmed into the ring and tried to quell the state of affairs.

The two boxers had been separated into reverse corners whereas a scuffle ensued. The brawl solely lasted for moments earlier than either side calmed down.

Since the struggle Gotti has spoken out in opposition to Mayweather, posting on social media that the pair are “enemies for life”.

In one other publish Gotti labeled Mayweather as a “Punk b****,” whereas tagging Mayweather in footage from the melee. “You my enemy for life.” He posted. “[Conor McGregor], we want again up. Bum by no means put me down or stopped me it was a DQ for no cause.”

The struggle was Mayweather’s first since an eight-round bout in opposition to YouTuber Logan Paul in 2021. Since retiring from the game in 2017 with a undefeated document of 50-0, the previous world champion has taken to the ring a number of occasions; most notably in opposition to UFC star Conor McGregor when the American was awared one other win.