Floyd Mayweather is set to face MMA fighter and pro boxer John Gotti III in an exhibition bout at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Floyd Mayweather has chosen an opponent with a well-known name for his upcoming fight. The legendary boxing champion is set to face MMA fighter and pro boxer John Gotti III in an exhibition bout on June 11 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Mayweather’s promotion made the announcement via press release on Wednesday, stating that a formal announcement is expected in Miami on Thursday.
Since retiring from professional competition following his victory over UFC superstar Conor McGregor in August 2017, Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) has remained active in the ring. The 46-year-old has taken part in various exhibition matches against notable figures from diverse backgrounds, including popular YouTubers Logan Paul and Deji, RIZIN standout Mikuru Asakura, and kickboxing champion Tenshin Nasukawa. In an eight-round exhibition fight this past February, Mayweather dominated reality TV star and former Bellator fighter Aaron Chalmers, although an official winner was not declared.
John Gotti III, 30, has a record of 5-1 as an MMA fighter and 2-0 as a pro boxer. After suffering his first MMA defeat in a unanimous decision loss to Nick Alley in October 2020 and having two fights fall through, Gotti made his pro boxing debut in October 2022. Since then, he has achieved two victories over Alex Citrowske and Albert Tulley, defeating Citrowske in just one round this past January. The June 11 event is promoted under the tagline “Last Names Matter,” as Gotti is the grandson of infamous New York mobster John Gotti, who passed away in 2002.