In a shocking twist that no one saw coming, Floyd Mayweather’s legendary undefeated streak has come to a stunning end at the hands of John Gotti III. The eighth-round knockout delivered by the MMA-fighter-turned-boxer not only floored the former champion but also sent shockwaves through the boxing world—both emotionally and financially.
The exhibition bout, which many had dismissed as just another payday for Mayweather, turned into a full-blown disaster when Gotti III landed a crushing right hand that dropped the 50-0 icon to the canvas. Despite Mayweather’s attempt to rise, the referee waved it off, declaring a knockout victory for Gotti.
What followed was absolute chaos.
Fans in the arena erupted. Emotions spilled over as members of both entourages clashed ringside, forcing security to intervene. Multiple sources report that a backstage brawl ensued shortly after the match, with injuries and arrests rumored but not yet confirmed.
But the chaos wasn’t limited to the ring.
With Mayweather’s previously unbreakable 50-0 record now shattered, the financial repercussions were immediate. Early estimates suggest that sponsors, gambling syndicates, and affiliated investors collectively lost upwards of $135 million within hours of the fight’s conclusion.
“This was supposed to be another easy win,” said one Vegas oddsmaker. “No one had Gotti even coming close. This upset has completely flipped the script.”
Mayweather has yet to issue a public statement, but insiders describe him as “stunned and silent.” Gotti III, on the other hand, celebrated wildly, calling the win “the moment I was born for.”
The loss not only ends an era—it calls into question whether Mayweather will ever step into the ring again. At 48 years old and no longer unbeaten, the aura of invincibility is gone.
The king has fallen, and boxing will never be the same.