Mayweather Defeats Gotti in Controversial Exhibition

Floyd Mayweather Jr. faced John Gotti III in a rematch in Mexico City, which featured a controversial mid-fight incident where Mayweather appeared to have the referee ejected after a dispute over a 'rabbit punch'. The match, marked by a lack of significant action, saw Mayweather dominate Gotti throughout the eight two-minute rounds, drawing boos from the crowd due to the uninspired performance. The referee, Hector Afu, left the ring after Mayweather protested a call, leading to the appointment of a new official, which fans compared to a scene from WWE. Despite the unusual circumstances, no formal winner was declared, and the result does not impact either fighter's professional record. Mayweather, who retired undefeated in 2017, continues to participate in exhibition bouts, but this event was criticized for its lack of excitement. The rematch was overshadowed by the bizarre officiating incident rather than the boxing itself.