The rematch between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III wrapped up smoothly, without any brawl this time. Mayweather looked sharper than before, dominating the fight and securing a clear victory over Gotti III. Although it was an exhibition match, both fighters met fans’ expectations and earned substantial paydays.
According to Sporty Salaries, Mayweather’s base salary for the fight was $10 million, along with 80% of the PPV sales, potentially totaling $30 million if the buys exceed 800,000. Meanwhile, John Gotti III is set to earn a $1 million base salary and 20% of the PPV sales, possibly reaching $2 million if the PPV hits 800,000. However, the exact earnings are still unknown because they have not yet disclosed the PPV figures.
The 47-year-old boxer showcased some of the skills that established him as one of the greatest fighters of all time. Since the matchup was an exhibition, the outcome doesn’t impact their professional records. However, in the post-fight interview, Mayweather praised Gotti III for accepting the fight for a second time, acknowledging him as a tough competitor.
Was a Brawl Coming in the Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III Rematch?
Their first fight ended in a brawl, and during the rematch, it seemed like that scene might repeat on Saturday. The referee paused the action in the second round to issue a warning to Mayweather for punches to the back of the head.
Mayweather, however, strongly argued with the referee, insisting that it was a hook, not an illegal hit. As the fight resumed, tensions flared again between both fighters, and fans anticipated another interruption, but it never happened.
Meanwhile, both fighters walked away with substantial paydays. The question remains: what’s next for both of them? Will Mayweather continue participating in exhibition bouts? That remains unclear.
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