Floyd Mayweather will compete in another exhibition bout on June 11, this time against someone with MMA and boxing experience. Not only is he stepping into the ring against a battle-tested competitor, but he’s doing so against John Gotti III, the grandson of notorious gangster John Gotti.
The fight is inside the FLA Live Arena in Florida. It is available via the Zeus Network.
Gotti is 5-1 as an MMA fighter and 2-0 as a boxer. His last fight was in January when he beat Alex Citrowske via KO. He has admired Mayweather throughout the Hall of Famer’s career. Looking to forge a legacy outside his family, Gotti is ready to put on a show against one of the best to put on a pair of gloves.
“I’m excited for this opportunity. I’ve been looking out for Floyd practically half my life, for most of my life. And then Floyd is part of the reason why I’m here right now. To be honest, that’s the amount of respect I have for Floyd,” Gotti said via Essentially Sports. “I’m coming out with everything I’ve got. I’m gonna fight as hard as I ever fought my entire life.”
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Since retiring in 2017, Mayweather has competed in numerous exhibition bouts. He has taken on RIZIN stars Tenshin Nasukawa and Mikuru Asakura, YouTuber Logan Paul, former training partner Don Moore Mikuru, YouTuber Deji, and MMA and reality TV star Aaron Chalmers.
With the event captioned “Last Names Matter,” Mayweather is ready to entertain fans and get paid.
“To be the best, you have to continue to fight and improve yourself that’s what I did, and I’m glad we were able to come together to make this event happen,” Mayweather said via The Sun.
Also on the card is former world title contender Jarrell Miller and bareknuckle star Hector Lombard.
The Sporting News will provide live coverage of Mayweather vs. Gotti, with results and highlights included. Stay tuned!
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Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti results, highlights
Allen needed to take his chain off right as the bell rang. Ingram jabbed away at him at the start, landing crisp blows. Allen landed defensive shots on the inside, connecting to Ingram’s face.
7:40 p.m. ET: The second bout of the evening is underway, as J’Hon Ingram faces Ryan Allen.
The arena is starting to fill up, as Florida boxing fans are getting ready to see Mayweather in action.
Kamari Burnside def. Brendan Jackson via KO
7:30 p.m. ET: It was a firefight from the start, as both swung away in the first round. Jackson had the edge by the corner. In the opening of the third round, Burnside knocked Jackson down. It was all over from there, with Burnside getting the KO, though the match was called a no-contest.
Kamari Burnside defeats Brendan Jackson in 3 rounds pic.twitter.com/s27UKrx1hP
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7:15 pm. ET: The first fight of the night is between Kamari Burnside vs. Brendan Jackson.
Hello everyone, and welcome to The Sporting News’ live blog of Mayweather vs. Gotti.
When is Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti?
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Sunday, June 11 | 6:30 p.m. ET | 10 pm. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Sunday, June 11 | 3:30 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT |
| U.K. and Ireland | Monday, June 12 | 11:30 p.m BST | 3 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Monday, June 12 | 8:30 a.m. AEST | 12 p.m. AEST |
How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| United States | — | Zeus Network |
| Canada | — | Zeus Network |
| U.K. and Ireland | — | Zeus Network |
| Australia | — |
Zeus Network |
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III price: How much does the card cost?
Fans in the U.S. can pre-order the fight for $15.99. They can also sign up for the network at the annual rate of $59.99 per year. In the U.K., the pre-order price is about £13, $21 in Canada, and $23 in Australia.
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III results
- Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III (Exhibition)
- Ulysess Diaz vs. Khalas Karim 2 (Exhibition)
- Jarrell Miller vs. Antonio Zepeda (Exhibition)
- Hector Lombard vs. Eric Turner (Bareknuckle Boxing)
- J’Hon Ingram vs. Ryan Allen (Exhibition)
- Kamari Burnside vs. Brendan Jackson ended in a no-contest (Burnside got a knockdown in round three)