The rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III was a dominating victory for Mayweather, with boos from the crowd following the eight-round exhibition in Mexico City. Despite no official scoring, Mayweather easily outmatched Gotti, praising his toughness after the fight. The first fight between the two, in June 2023, ended in a brawl, while this rematch was mostly peaceful with both fighters embracing at the end. Mayweather also ruled out an exhibition with boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., acknowledging that it would not be a fair matchup. Mayweather expressed uncertainty about future exhibitions, noting a recent offer for three more matches.
In other fights on the card, Alan Picasso defeated Azat Hovhannisyan by unanimous decision, showcasing his potential as a future champion. Victor Ortiz defeated Damian Coria in an exhibition bout that lacked excitement, resulting in disappointment from the audience. Cecilia Rodriguez won against Arlenn Sanchez, while Cesar Vaca secured a victory over Luis Rodriguez, both by majority decision. Aaron Silva emerged victorious against Alberto Artiga by TKO, taking the fight on short notice. Mayweather jokingly dismissed rumors of a fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., making light of the situation in a press conference. The Mayweather vs. Gotti III fight is scheduled to start at midnight ET in Mexico City, airing on DAZN for a PPV price of $49.99.
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