Despite Getting 6-Month Suspension & Temporarily Unable to See After Being Sucker Punched, John Gotti III Doesn’t Regret Attacking Floyd Mayweather

A post-fight exhibition match between John Gotti III and Floyd Mayweather on June 11 took an unexpected turn as a brawl erupted between their respective teams. The chaotic scene unfolded after the referee Kenny Bayless stopped the fight in the sixth round due to excessive holding on Gotti’s part.

Following this, Gotti III was handed a six-month suspension due to his involvement in the melee that ensued after the fight. While Mayweather has not faced any punishment, likely due to Gotti initiating the altercation. However, the grandson of the famous ‘Teflon don’ has come out and revealed some interesting details about the brawl and how he was a part victim in it.

John Gotti III reflects on his brawl with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

In a recent interview on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Gotti revealed that he was sucker punched by an unidentified individual. However, Gotti downplayed the incident, stating that it wasn’t too severe. He also claimed that his head coach, Derek Panzer, played a vital role in defusing the situation, while Mayweather’s guards rushed to restore order.

“When I was getting pulled out of the ring, I got sucker punched by somebody I couldn’t see, but it wasn’t too bad, you know. Cooler heads prevailed in my head coach Derek Panzer. He got right in the middle of it, and Floyd’s security guards rushed the ring. You know, they were just trying to defuse it.” he said

Gotti also acknowledged that it was the presence of unrelated individuals who entered the ring, instigating further trouble. Despite this, he was glad that the situation did not escalate further than it already did.

“They were the antagonizers; they were trying to get to me. They were trying to make the fight worse than what it was. That’s why he said it was dangerous, you know. And all the way walking back to the locker room, there were brawls throughout the arena. You know, guys were getting hit with bottles, guys were getting knocked out. It was crazy. It could have gotten very bad.” he added

Although this was an ugly sight for a fan of the sport to see a brawl ensuing just after a match, Gotti felt that he did nothing wrong. Moreover, he defended himself and took a strong stance against the former champion.

John Gotti III does not regret starting a brawl with Mayweather

Later in the interview, when asked if he had any regrets after the brawl, Gotti III maintained that he does not regret his actions. While he acknowledges the possibility of someone getting hurt and assumed full responsibility for his actions, he expressed gratitude that no significant injuries were reported.

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“Not at all. Listen, I don’t regret attacking him. My regret, my only regret, is if someone would have gotten hurt, you know? Then, you know, I take full responsibility for going after Floyd. Like I said, I’m thankful nobody got hurt” he added

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and self-control in the ring. Despite being sucker punched and enduring chaos, Gotti does not regret his decision to confront Mayweather. Moreover, the aftermath of this altercation highlights the importance of maintaining composure in high-pressure situations, which Gotti was not able to do.

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