“Rigged”: Days Before John Gotti III Fight, Floyd Mayweather Under Hot Waters After DAZN’s Video Draws Scathing Response From Boxing World

Boxing aficionado or not, one can hardly stay untouched by the Mayweather phenomenon. As the rumble of gloves against the punching bag echoes in training rooms worldwide, the fight fraternity is marking the days off their calendar. Why, you may ask? None other than Floyd Mayweather Jr., the boxing titan who once retired undefeated, is gearing up for a showdown against the rising star, John Gotti III.

A contest that holds more than just titles at stake, it’s a battle between a living legend and an ambitious contender. However, it’s not just the fight that’s keeping Mayweather in the headlines. Amidst the rising wave of anticipation for the bout, a 10-minute video compilation of Mayweather’s career highlights, released by DAZN on their Facebook page, is ruffling feathers in the boxing world. The strange part isn’t the timing of the video, nor its content. No, what’s odd is the ripple effect it’s causing.

DAZN’s Floyd Mayweather video triggers a torrent of fan reactions

The video, an ostensibly simple compilation of Mayweather’s offensive and defensive skills, has become a battlefield for divided opinions among boxing fans. The comments section is teeming with reactions that seem to tell a tale of love and loathe in equal measures. Five reactions, in particular, encapsulate the controversy surrounding Mayweather’s legacy.

Ex Top took the critique further, attacking Mayweather’s fight record. He posted, “Never fought anyone in their prime. Catchweight king, rehydration weight limit king. Judges, commentators, punch stats always rigged.”

Robert D. Hinojosa, a long-time boxing follower, used sarcasm to question Mayweather’s tactics, stating, “The sweet science of hugging opponents.” His comment highlights the ongoing debate about Mayweather’s often defensive boxing style. Yet, not everyone agreed with these criticisms. Shaun Mac McLorie defended Mayweather by calling out his detractors, saying, “All the Floyd haters revealing they know absolutely nothing about Boxing 😴.”

Siyanda Kleinbooi, while expressing admiration for Mayweather, sparked another point of contention by stating, “Love Floyd Mayweather Jr but IMO he has not done enough to be an all time great.”

Lastly, Hilario Gonzales highlighted past matches that he believes Mayweather should have lost. He argued, “DeLaHoya, Castillo, and Maidana all whooped Mayweather’s ass but were robbed in the decision. That’s not taking away from Mayweather’s abilities. Those particular fights stain his record and boxing’s credibility.”

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Each reaction paints a picture of the complexity and the intensity of feelings that Mayweather’s career continues to provoke among fans and followers of the sport.

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