Claressa Shields Left Concerned After Mafia Boss’ Grandson Vows to Bring “Heavy Hitters” to Floyd Mayweather
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Floyd Mayweather recently faced off against John Gotti III, the grandson of infamous organized crime icon John Gotti. The fight, which was initially a mismatch with the former champion dominating, ended in chaos as both fighters refused to stop trash-talking each other. Referee Kenny Bayless had to step in and call off the fight in the sixth round. However, the real action unfolded in the aftermath, as Gotti aggressively attacked Mayweather, sparking brawls both inside and outside the ring.
The two fighters exchanged punches before their respective teams jumped into the ring, resulting in multiple brawls breaking out. The Florida Athletic Commission subsequently suspended Gotti for six months. Moreover, this only added another controversial chapter to an already contentious event. Despite this, Gotti wants to run back the fight and has already issued a challenge to ‘Money’ for a rematch.
John Gotti demands a rematch with Floyd Mayweather
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In an unexpected turn, Gotti publicly called for a rematch with Mayweather. Undeterred by his suspension, Gotti vowed to bring “heavy hitters” to the table, suggesting a more aggressive approach in a potential rematch. He expressed frustration over the decision to end the fight prematurely, asserting that Mayweather had exhausted himself while Gotti had started to gain momentum.
“The majority spoke you f—— pineapple,” Gotti said. “Let’s do it again, this time your whole team getting left in the street. Me and this girl Floyd Mayweather run it back in New York. Who’s in? This time I’m bringing heavy hitters. Next time I fight him like a dog.” he stated.
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What he mean by that? https://t.co/ljGCVpX89V
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) June 16, 2023
Gotti’s bold challenge and his references to the Mafia background of his family have raised eyebrows within the boxing community, including among undisputed champion Claressa Shields. This was not all as she expressed her concern over Gotti’s potential threats. She also responded to this callout.
Claressa Shields is anxious post the fallout
The undefeated 2-time lump medalist, who is also a very close associate of ‘TBE’, was a little concerned over Gotti’s callout. Moreover, his mention of bringing “heavy hitters” to a potential rematch has raised questions about the nature of the support he might enlist. Shields took to social media and asked her fans what Gotti meant by bringing heavy hitters in the fight. “What he mean by that?” she wrote.
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The fallout from the Mayweather-Gotti exhibition match has taken an unexpected turn with Gotti’s confrontational response and call for a rematch. In addition, Shields and others in the boxing community have expressed concerns about Gotti’s aggressive stance despite the undisputed champion firmly believing that Mayweather won the fight.
As the story continues to develop, it remains to be seen whether a rematch between Gotti and Mayweather will materialize. However, by the looks of it, a rematch might only be a bleak possibility.
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Edited by:
Snigdhaa Jaiswal