A look into the man Mayweather Jr. is set to face
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will face John Gotti III in what is predicted to be an exciting fight that has caught the attention of fans around the world. The Arena Mexico City will be the venue for this fight, which will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Mayweather is known for his extensive and outstanding boxing career, but his rival is not talked about in the same vein. That is why we are going to tell you a little more about John Gotti III. Here we look at his career and the titles he has in the boxing world.
Who is John Gotti III?
John Gotti III is a mixed martial arts fighter and professional boxer. Gotti III was born in 1992 and is a native of Rockville, New York, United States.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s next opponent is the grandson of New York mob boss John Gotti, who was the leader of the Gambino crime family in the 1980s. However, Gotti III has opted to leave his own legacy and write his career path outside of the criminal side of his family.
John Gotti III’s career
On the professional side, John Gotti III made his mixed martial arts debut in 2017. He gained notoriety competing in the CES MMA promotion, where he showed aggressive style and the ability to finish fights.
After excelling in MMA, Gotti III made the switch to professional boxing in 2020.The currently 31-year-old boxer has a professional record of only two fights, both of which he won by knockout. However, his skills such as strength, stamina and mixed martial arts experience make him a tough opponent for the veteran Mayweather Jr.
When is the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs John Gotti III fight?
The fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 24. The fight is scheduled to start at 10:00 p.m. Central Mexico time.
The venue will be the Arena Ciudad de Mexico located in Mexico City. The venue, which serves as a stage for wrestling, has the capacity to hold around 22,300 spectators in its bleachers.
It is worth mentioning that this will be the first time Floyd Mayweather Jr. fights in Mexico.