Boxing fans are up for another exciting fight as they prepare to watch a rematch featuring Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III, check out all the details of the fight below along with the purse
The Boxing legend and MMA fighter-cum-boxer previously earned significant payouts from their previous clash according to various reports.
Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III rematch boxing fight purse, payouts, salaries, schedule date and time
The upcoming bout will once again be an exhibition match, and there is already a lot of buzz surrounding it, with all kinds of variables at play.
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III preview
Notably, Mayweather who has a perfect fight record of 50-0, with 27 Kos is a boxing legend. The 47-year-old officially retired from professional boxing back in August 2017, but has competed across several exhibition boxing matches across the past few years. Meanwhile, his opponent John Gotti III has a 5-1 record in MMA and a 2-0 record in professional boxing. The 31-year-old is famous for being the grandson of late American mob boss John Joseph Gotti Jr. His father John Angelo Gotti was also a former mob boss.
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti previous bout
The two fighters had their first fight at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, U.S.A. It was an exhibition match, and it took place on June 11, 2023, where Mayweather demolished Gotti. Interestingly, the match turned out to be very controversial as it was filled with mid-fight talking, excessive clinching, and fouling.
Both fighters received repeated warnings from Referee Kenny Bayless throughout the match. Bayless eventually waved the fight off, ending it as a NC (No Contest), which enraged Gotti, who attempted to punch Mayweather. As a result, both the fighters’ entourages got involved and clashed in a mass brawl, with fights among the audience as well.
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti fight payout
According to various reports, Mayweather earned over $25 million and Gott approximately earned around $20 million for their fight back in 2023. While the figures for their 2024 fight aren’t known yet, the amount could lie in the same region.
Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti previous salaries
There are currently no clear details available about Gotti’s fight purses from previous fights. However, Mayweather has had quite the impressive purses throughout his career. According to Forbes, Mayweather earned a massive $180 million for his iconic boxing match against another boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, back in May 2015. According to another Forbes report, ‘Money’ earned a staggering $275 million for his boxing match against MMA legend Conor McGregor back in August 2017.
Mayweather vs. Gotti III fight date, start time, and venue
The upcoming fight between the two is set to take place on Saturday, August 24 at 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time (16:45 PT/5:15 AM IST). Meanwhile, fans can expect the main event to start at 00:06 a.m. Eastern Time (21:06 PT/9:36 AM IST). The Arena CDMX, located in Mexico City, Mexico, will serve as the venue for the upcoming bout.
Mayweather vs Gotti III how to watch live and PPV price
Fans can watch the upcoming bout between the two on DAZN, with the PPV priced at around $49.99.
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