Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label John Gotti III

Floyd Mayweather Scores $4 Million Payout After Manny Pacquiao's Slip-Up

Photo: Floyd Mayweather / Instagram   Floyd Mayweather says he got a $4 million bonus after his rival Manny Pacquiao made a costly mistake. This goes back to their legendary 2015 boxing match, which set records with 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and brought in huge paychecks for both fighters. Mayweather reportedly earned $180 million, while Pacquiao made $120 million. Years after their fight, rumors about a rematch began to swirl. Pacquiao even hinted at it publicly, stepping into a Japanese ring to suggest the match was close. But Mayweather was quick to say Pacquiao's comments were out of line. “He shouldn’t have said my name,” Mayweather told The Pivot Podcast. According to him, mentioning the rematch talks got him an unexpected $4 million payout. “There’s a time and place for everything,” Mayweather said, reminding fans he was the undisputed winner in their 2015 face-off. Photo: Floyd Mayweather / Instagram   While a rematch hasn’t happened, both fighters have stayed ac...

Floyd Mayweather Spends $1 Million On Luxury Watch Collection

Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) Floyd Mayweather has spent $1 million on a new collection of luxury watches. The retired boxing legend, who made over $1.2 billion during his career, is known for his love of a lavish lifestyle. He often shows off his mansions, cars, and expensive outfits. This time, Mayweather became the first person in the world to own all four watches from the Avi & Co Hue collection. Each watch is covered in gemstones and costs $250,000. The watches come in different colors like blue, pink, and green. Mayweather, 47, said, "The Hue collection hits hard. People are always asking about my Avi & Co. watches. It just feels right." Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) The watches were kept in a special box in New York before Mayweather bought them. He now has a total of seven watches from the brand. Mayweather recently made $22.5 million after selling his mansion in Los Angeles. Despite retiring from professional boxing with a 50-0 record, he still e...

Floyd Mayweather Defends Exhibition Fights, Says He's 'Building Wealth And Legacy'

Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) Floyd Mayweather , one of the greatest boxers of all time, isn't done fighting. Even though he retired from professional boxing in 2017, he's been taking part in exhibition matches ever since. These fights have received criticism, with some calling them more like sparring sessions. Recently, Oscar De La Hoya called Mayweather's upcoming fight against John Gotti III "embarrassing." But Mayweather, 47, responded to the criticism on Instagram, saying he’s happy with his choices and that these fights are helping him make a lot of money. "Retirement isn't about slowing down," Mayweather said. "I worked hard to live life on my terms. If I can still earn millions, why not?" Mayweather explained that his exhibition fights give fans a chance to watch him in action. Since retiring, he’s fought eight exhibition matches, including one against YouTube star Logan Paul in 2021. In his last fight, Mayweather went eigh...

Mayweather Controls Fight Against Gotti After Referee Change

Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) Floyd Mayweather easily handled John Gotti III in their exhibition fight rematch in Mexico City. The fight, which took place on Saturday night, had a surprising twist when the referee was changed in the middle of the bout. Mayweather first fought Gotti , who is the grandson of the New York crime boss John Gotti, in June 2023. That fight ended in chaos when a brawl broke out in the sixth round. In this rematch, Panamanian referee Hector Afu left the ring in the second round after a dispute with Mayweather. Afu was upset after Mayweather argued against a call, claiming that one of his punches was unfairly judged as illegal. Mexican referee Alfredo Uruzquieta then stepped in to finish officiating the fight. Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) Even with the referee switch, Mayweather, 47, stayed in control. The crowd of 22,000 in Mexico City grew frustrated with Gotti's lack of punches and began to boo. Gotti did pick up his pace in the fourth rou...

Mayhem Erupts As John Gotti III Sparks Brawl In Floyd Mayweather Exhibition Match

Photo: Instagram/Floyd Mayweather Floyd Mayweather 's recent exhibition match took a chaotic turn as his opponent, John Gotti III , instigated a mass brawl following the fight's stoppage . Despite being disqualified by referee Kenny Bayless , Gotti continued to swing at the boxing legend, displaying a lack of sportsmanship. Mayweather, known for his showboating, appeared unfazed and in control throughout the encounter. In the sixth round, Bayless made the decision to end the fight, which clearly displeased Gotti, prompting him to persistently target Mayweather. Consequently, numerous individuals entered the ring, escalating the situation into a full-scale altercation. Photo: Instagram/Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III Seated on the top rope, Mayweather calmly observed the unfolding scene before being escorted out of the arena. The brawl persisted both inside and outside the ring, with law enforcement officers attempting to restore order amid the chaos. In the aftermath of the...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. To Face John Gotti III In Highly Anticipated Exhibition Boxing Match

Photo: Instagram/Floyd Mayweather Jr. On June 11, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring to face John Gotti III in an exhibition boxing match in Sunrise, Florida. The fight announcement will take place during a news conference on Thursday, with both fighters in attendance. Although Mayweather retired from official competition after defeating Conor McGregor in 2017, he has continued to box in non-scored exhibitions. Photo: Instagram/Floyd Mayweather stands tall as the undefeated champion. He has dominated the sport with his unmatched speed, precision, and skill, earning an incredible record of 50 wins and zero losses. He has rightfully earned his place in the history books as one of the greatest boxers of all time. This will be his seventh such bout, having previously fought Tenshin Nasukawa , Mikuru Asakura , Deji Olatunji , Logan Paul , Don Moore , and Aaron Chalmers . Gotti, the grandson of notorious American crime boss John Gotti, has experience in professional boxing and...