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Is John Gotti III's rise in boxing fueled by his infamous family name or pure talent?

John Gotti III, the Teflon Don’s grandson, is days away from squaring off against legendary five-division champion Floyd Mayweather at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The duo first squared off against each other in June last year, which ended up in an all-out brawl. This has resulted in a rematch on 24th August.

However, it has also boosted Gotti III’s popularity among the masses. Naturally, people want to know more about the boxer/mixed martial artist. Where is he from? What’s his ethnicity and all that shebang? Hold on to your hats because John Gotti III has quite the family background and we’ve got it all for you. 

What is John Gotti III’s ethnicity and nationality?

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So, John Gotti III, the grandson of the notorious Gambino crime boss John Gotti, has a pretty complex mix of ethnic backgrounds. He’s got Italian, American, and Russian roots. Victoria DiGiorgio, his grandma on his dad’s side, was a mix of Italian and Russian, adding to the whole Gotti family’s rich heritage.

His grandpa, John Gotti—yeah, the ‘Dapper Don’ and ‘Teflon Don’—was an American crime boss with strong Italian ties, showing where the family’s roots really are. Both John Gotti and his dad were born in the U.S., so they’re all about that American life.

John Gotti III himself is American through and through, born and raised in the States. But even though he’s all-American, his background has a European twist with those Italian and Russian influences.

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It’s a blend that really shows off the Gotti family’s complex and colorful history, linking them to a legacy stretching across different generations and countries.

John Gotti III’s hometown, religion, and early life

John Gotti III was born on November 2, 1992, in the chill spot of Oyster Bay Cove on Long Island, New York. He grew up in this pretty little town as one of six kids in the Gotti family. His folks, John A. Gotti and Kimberley Albanese, were super supportive and helped him chase his dreams. Oyster Bay Cove, with its fancy neighborhoods and peaceful vibes, was a world apart from the crazy family history he was born into.

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John III was raised in a Roman Catholic home, which shaped his values and traditions. Even though his grandpa, John Gotti Jr., had a pretty shady past, John III’s upbringing was all about personal growth and discipline. He got into sports early on, rocking it on his high school varsity football team and showing off his athletic skills and competitive edge.

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As he got older, John III’s love for combat sports really took off. He started with amateur MMA fights and then moved into the pro scene. His dedication to diet and training shows he’s serious about making a name for himself on his own terms.

Alright, is John Gotti III Italian? Technically, yes. But he was born and raised in the United States, which makes him an American. However, the question is, does the Teflon Don’s grandson stand a chance against Floyd Mayweather? Let us know in the comments below.

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