FLOYD MAYWEATHER returns to the ring this weekend as he takes on John Gotti III in an eagerly-anticipated rematch.
The two last went head-to-head in an exhibition bout in Florida in June 2023, with the fight ending in chaos.
The sixth round consisted of trash-talking and rough tactics, which led referee Kenny Bayliss to stop the bout and declare it a no-contest.
Once the bout was waved off, Gotti III, the grandson of organised crime boss John Gotti, charged at Mayweather, prompting a mass brawl in the ring.
Each fighter’s respective camps stormed the ring with several punches thrown in crazy scenes – leading to both competitors being escorted out of the venue.
Gotti III was slapped with a six-month suspension for his antics in Florida and now returns to the ring for the rematch with Mayweather having served his ban.
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When is Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III 2?
- Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III 2 will take place on Saturday, August 24.
- The bout was initially set to take place on Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas.
- The event is scheduled to begin at 12.30am in the UK (Sunday morning) and 7.30pm in the US.
- Mayweather and Gotti III are due to take their ring-walks at approximately 4.06am in the UK and 11.06pm in the US.
- The fight will be held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
What TV channel is Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III 2 on and can it be live streamed?
- Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III 2 will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV.
- In the UK, the bout is priced at £19.99, while in the US, the fight will cost $49.99.
- You can live stream the event via the DAZN website/app.
- Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from Mexico City.
Who’s on the undercard?
Here are all the confirmed fights set to take place on the Mayweather vs Gotti III 2 undercard:
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- Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III
- Victor Ortiz vs. Rodrigo Damian Coria
- Alan David Picasso vs. Azat Hovhannisyan
- Luis Rodriguez vs. Cesar Vaca
- Aaron Silva vs. Alfonso Flores
- Silvia Torres vs. Cecilia Rodriguez
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk