Days After Being Threatened by Crime Family Boss’ Grandson, Floyd Mayweather Reminded of Past Pain Which Leaves Boxing World in Splits

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been making headlines recently ahead of his next exhibition fight. The former champion will face pro-MMA fighter John Gotti III, famous for his association with former American crime boss John Gotti. Although the bout is an exhibition, Gotti III left no stone unturned in showing his seriousness towards the fight. Moreover, he has even threatened to ‘kill’ ‘Money’ in the ring trying to bring out a fire within the 46-year-old.

However, it seems that a few of Mayweather’s infamous moments are doing rounds online as the fight approaches closer. In addition, fans recently revisited one of Mayweather’s most memorable fights against Shane Mosley, which left the boxing world in awe. The fight between the two Hall of Famers took place in 2010 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The fight started with Mosley making a strong impression in the first round, working on the body early on. However, it was in the second round that the three-division champion almost had Mayweather beaten. Mosley landed a powerful right hand sending Mayweather stumbling backward, barely standing on his unsteady legs. However, ‘Money’ Mayweather quickly regained his composure and grabbed hold of Mosley, and locking his arm, preventing him from causing any further damage.

The incident left boxing fans stunned as they witnessed Mayweather’s lightning-fast reflexes in action. The incident also showed Mayweather’s ability to remain composed under pressure. Despite this, the fans were quick to remind him of the time he was almost defeated in the ring.

Fans react to Floyd Mayweather almost being knocked out against Shane Mosley

A user named King Marlon claimed that this fight would have produced a different result had it taken place earlier.

Another user pointed out that Mosley was 40 years at the time of this fight and out of his prime.

Moreover, a user stated that Mayweather would have been knocked out if he did not lock Mosley’s arms.

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However, a user named Brandon thought that Mayweather was excellent in this fight. According to him, this was also one of his most impressive victories.

Lastly, a user named Niall Christie stated that Mayweather even being hit once stood out. He also claimed that this only shows how great Mayweather is compared to other fighters who regularly get hit during fights.

Despite the scare, Mayweather went on to win every round of the fight, earning a unanimous decision victory from the judges. Moreover, this fight would only further solidify his legacy as an all-time great. He would also go on to face another Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao in 2015 and emerge victorious. Now, as he faces another potential challenge from Gotti’s grandson, fans will get to see if he still has some of his previous skills to showcase. What did you think about Mayweather coming back after being rocked by Mosley? Let us know in the comments below.

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