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LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 14: Floyd Mayweather Jr. looks on as he takes on Canelo Alvarez during their WBC/WBA 154-pound title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Golden Boy/Golden Boy via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 14: Floyd Mayweather Jr. looks on as he takes on Canelo Alvarez during their WBC/WBA 154-pound title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Golden Boy/Golden Boy via Getty Images)
When one pictures Floyd Mayweather it’s easy to conjure images of a flamboyant athlete, an undefeated boxing legend constantly surrounded by the dazzling limelight. But have you ever imagined him as a doting grandfather, tenderly cradling his grandchild before one of the most tumultuous fights of his career? It’s a surreal image that tugs at the heartstrings, providing a stark contrast to the gladiator persona we’ve all grown accustomed to.
Before the infamous brawl with John Gotti III broke out, Mayweather was seen through a softer lens as a loving grandpa, sharing a quiet moment with his grandson, right before stepping into the ring. This heartwarming glimpse into Mayweather’s personal life was captured and shared by his baby mama Melissia Rene, spotlighting a different side of the boxing superstar.
Melissia Rene’s Instagram Story: Mayweather’s tender pre-fight moment
Melissia Rene, Mayweather’s baby mama, decided to let the world in on a lesser-known side of the former five-division world champion through her Instagram Story. As thousands eagerly awaited the electrifying face-off between Floyd Mayweather and the grandson of former New York crime boss, John Gotti III, she took to social media to share a touching video. Captured in the candid footage, Mayweather was seen cherishing a sweet moment with his grandson as he walked down to the ring. As a seasoned pugilist prepared for the ring’s intensity, he appeared to savor this precious family moment, cradling his grandchild close to him.
The video was posted with a heartfelt caption that read, “Fight night with Paw Paw🥺🥰”, shedding light on the boxing champion’s softer side, and his role as a grandfather. This beautiful, intimate scene stood in stark contrast to the explosive energy and anticipation building up toward the imminent fight. However, friends and family of both Mayweather and Gotti, including Floyd’s grandson Kentrell Gaulden Jr., had to witness the horrific aftermath of the fight.
Mayweather’s family witnessed ‘hell breaking loose’ in the ring!
The inability to control the erratic actions of Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III in the ring forced referee Kenny Bayless to call off the much-anticipated Mayweather vs. Gotti III exhibition fight. However, Gotti III, unwilling to accept this decision, showed no signs of stopping. What followed was a scene of utter pandemonium.
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Rushing to Mayweather’s aid, his team members found themselves in the eye of the storm as Gotti III threatened to continue fighting post-Bayless’ call. This action spurred Gotti III’s team to storm the ring, escalating the situation into an ugly brawl. This disorderly altercation led to an abrupt and premature termination of the exhibition event in the sixth round.
Looking back at the words John Gotti III uttered before the fight, “kill or be killed”, one can’t help but draw parallels to the aggressive brawl that unfolded.
What transpired during the match and the subsequent brawl raises the question – does such violent intensity have a place in sportsmanship? How much of Gotti’s “kill or be killed” attitude contributed to the severity of the brawl? Share your views and opinions with us in the comments below.
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