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Floyd Mayweather Fires Referee mid Fight Against John Gotti III
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Floyd Mayweather Fires Referee mid Fight Against John Gotti III

by  Richard Nutakor 2 min read
  • Floyd Mayweather was dominant in his latest exhibition fight against John Gotti III, the grandson of a former mob boss in Mexico
  • The retired boxer had to switch the referee halfway through the fight as he emerged as the unofficial winner
  • The American legend faced Gotti III last year, but their bout ended in a confrontation in the ring

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In a bizarre turn of events, the legendary Floyd Mayweather dismissed a referee in the middle of his rematch against John Gotti III in Mexico.

The two boxers were facing each other for the second time after their 2023 bout ended in extraordinary circumstances.

Floyd Mayweather has been fighting exhibition fights since his retirement in 2017
Floyd Mayweather dominated his rematch with John Gotti III. Photos by Medios y Media and Agustin Cuevas.
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In the fight held on Saturday in Mexico City, the 47-year-old dominated the fight, and Gotti's lack of offence was received by boos from an expectant crowd.

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Their last fight in 2023 ended in a bowl, and the latest showdown was heading the same route after referee Hector Afu from Panama exited the ring in the second round and was replaced by Alfredo Uruzquieta of Mexico, per BBC Sport.

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The Panamanian referee was reportedly unhappy about Mayweather's protests after he felt his left hook was illegal.

After the referee switch, Mayweather was really troubled by Gotti, the grandson of a former mafia boss, per Nine.com.au. Mayweather was declared the unofficial winner of the fight.

Mayweather retired in 2017 and has been involved in exhibition fights, mainly against celebrities.

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh highlighted that Floyd "Money" Mayweather announced the purchase of a second private jet on Instagram.

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His first jet, famously named "Air Mayweather," reportedly cost $50 million and is decked out with luxurious features, reflecting his $703 million net worth.

Mayweather's newest acquisition, a top-tier Gulfstream jet, features the TMT logo and his name on the side.

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YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Du Plessis made a hefty sum from the UFC 305, but it was smaller compared to what his opponent, Adesanya, reportedly made from the bout.

Du Plessis was expected to make more money than Adesanya from the fight, considering he won the bout and is the current champion in their weight class, but the reverse is the case.

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Richard Nutakor (Sports Editor) Richard Nutakor is a digital media enthusiast with over 8 years of working experience in media and digital marketing. He's worked with notable media brands in Ghana like Media General, owners of TV3 Ghana, 3FM, Onua FM & Connect FM. He's also worked with Global Media Alliance as a Digital Account Manager. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Ghana in 2016 and a Masters in Brands and Communication Management from the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Email: richard.kekeli@sportsbrief.com

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