The Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III rematch at the CDMX Arena in Mexico City was nothing short of a wild spectacle. Their first encounter last June ended in an all-out brawl, and this time, they promised a more epic showdown.

The event featured six fights on the main card, each bringing its own level of excitement. In the opening bout, 14-1, Cecilia Rodriguez faced fellow Mexican Arlenn Sanchez Aguirre, securing a victory by unanimous decision. Aaron Silva followed the bout with an explosive third-round knockout against Alberto Artiga.

Cesar Vaca and Luis Rodriguez went head-to-head in a closely contested match, with Vaca edging out a win by majority decision. The judges scored it 95-95, 97-94, and 98-92. Another highlight was Mayweather’s protégé, Curmel Moton, who delivered a stunning knockout of Victor Vazquez in just 55 seconds of the first round, leaving fans eager for more.

In the co-main event, Victor Ortiz took on Damian Coria in a bout that many expected Ortiz to dominate. However, the fight surprisingly went the distance, and due to its exhibition nature, no official winner was declared. The bout drew criticism, particularly over Ortiz’s physical condition entering the ring.

And now to the much-anticipated showdown between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III. The start of the fight echoed their first encounter, with Mayweather making Gotti wait a while before finally entering the ring. But once the fight began, things took a bizarre turn.

Floyd Mayweather was accompanied to the ring by Los Angeles Lakers star

Right from the start, there was chaos—the timekeepers failed to stop the fight after the scheduled 2 minutes, a clear violation of the exhibition match rules. Then, controversy struck when Mayweather landed a shot on the back of Gotti’s head, prompting the referee to step in. But in a surprising twist, the referee was dismissed from the ring mid-fight and replaced by another official.

Mayweather, visibly frustrated, tried to argue that his punch was legal. Despite the confusion, the fight continued, ultimately going the full distance. In an unexpected show of sportsmanship, Gotti and Mayweather set aside their differences and embraced in the ring after the bout. However, due to the nature of the exhibition, no official winner was declared. Regardless, Floyd Mayweather didn’t fail to amaze the public with his ring walk for the fight. 

Floyd Mayweather made a grand entrance for his highly anticipated rematch against John Gotti III, accompanied by none other than Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis. The legendary boxer, who retired in 2017, and has stayed active in the ring through exhibition matches, chose to bring the NBA superstar along as he stepped into the spotlight once again.

This rematch came with heightened anticipation following the dramatic no-contest decision in their previous encounter, where tensions ran high and the fight was stopped in the sixth round. As Mayweather entered the ring in Mexico, Davis’ presence by his side added to the excitement, symbolizing the power and confidence Floyd Mayweather is known for.

The Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III rematch was one of the most intriguing events in recent boxing history, as far as exhibition fights are concerned. Although the fight delivered on entertainment, it came dangerously close to unraveling in the main event. Did you catch it live?