Floyd Mayweather Jr’s New Opponent Reveals His ‘Pinch Me Moment’

Floyd Mayweather may have retired from the sport of boxing but he still competes in the ring. The 46-year-old frequently has exhibition bouts with notable personalities and earns millions of dollars. The undefeated fighter is now set to take on John Gotti III in a historic exhibition match. Gotti is a professional boxer with 2 victories and zero defeats. He is also an MMA fighter with a record of 5 wins and 1 defeat.

As per BleacherReport, Gotti is the grandson of John Gotti who was sentenced to prison due to his involvement in the Gambino crime family. However, the 30-year-old has a chance to make a name for himself as he is scheduled to face one of the greatest boxers of all time. Not to mention, he is aware of the opportunity that lies ahead of him and has nothing but respect for the legendary boxer.

What did John Gotti III say to Floyd Mayweather during the press conference?

Gotti is a Mayweather fan through and through. The fighter made that evident during the press conference of their bout. Usually, in press conferences, fighters get into each other heads by verbally taking shots at each other. However, the press conference between the two was contrary to the same as Gotti was as respectful as one can be. He mentioned how Mayweather inspired him in the sport and how surreal it is for the fighter to square off against the 50-0 boxer.

He stated, “Listen, it is going to be a pinch me moment for sure you know this was somebody that legitimately my hero in boxing growing up. It is not me just saying that because I am here. Like I said, I did a school project on Floyd I watched every one of his fights. I have been team Mayweather since I am 9 years old.”

It is safe to say that Gotti will be squaring off against one of his favorite fighters. For all we know, the exhibition will take place on 11th June and Gotti has the opportunity to make a name for himself. Though, only time can reveal what happens when the two meet in the ring.

Floyd Mayweather talks about coming up with his own belt

The sport of boxing has many champions within one weight class who holds multiple world championship belts. Recently, Mayweather proposed the idea to have his one and only championship belt which counts. He stated, “Where that belt trumps all the titles, trumps all the belts and it doesn’t matter who’s the champion, because only one belt’s gonna count, which is the belt I’m gonna come out with.”

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One may agree or disagree with the proposal made by the legendary boxer. However, many boxing purists consider him to be the greatest of all time. Are you of the same opinion? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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