Floyd Mayweather Accuses John Gotti III of Cheating in Their Recent Fight, Claiming the Knockout Cost Him Over $45 Million

Legendary boxer  Floyd Mayweather  has caused controversy once again by accusing  John Gotti III  of cheating in their recent fight, which ended with an eighth-round knockout. In an unexpected twist, Mayweather not only cast doubt on the legitimacy of Gotti’s win, but also revealed that the controversial knockout cost him  over $45 million .

The Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III fight, which took place last month, was eagerly awaited by boxing fans around the world. While Mayweather is known for his impeccable undefeated record, Gotti, who is the grandson of infamous mob boss John Gotti, presented himself as a challenging opponent. However, what seemed like just another fight in Mayweather’s career quickly became a topic of debate.

In the eighth round, Gotti shocked the boxing world by knocking out Mayweather in a resounding fashion. Although the knockout was impressive, some spectators began to question the legality of the punch. A few days after the fight, Mayweather broke his silence and publicly accused Gotti of cheating during the fight.

On social media and in post-fight interviews, Floyd Mayweather did not hesitate to accuse Gotti of cheating. According to the former world champion, there were moments during the fight when the referee allowed Gotti to use illegal tactics, which, according to Mayweather, changed the course of the fight.

“I knew something wasn’t right,” Mayweather said in one of his posts. “I saw how the referee didn’t intervene when Gotti used dirty tactics. The knockout wasn’t clean. It was the result of an abuse of the rules.”

Mayweather added that due to the impact of that loss, his career and personal brand were severely affected, mentioning that that particular fight cost him more than  $45 million  in earnings, sponsors and future contracts that had been jeopardized by the controversy.

The $45 million figure   is not simply an exaggeration; Mayweather explained that because of the controversy generated by the knockout, he lost a significant number of sponsors who had signed multimillion-dollar deals with him. In addition, Mayweather said that negotiations for future fights were also affected by the bad reputation that arose from the Gotti fight.

“This fight, which was promoted as one of the biggest of the year, ended up affecting my career more than people realize,” Mayweather explained. “It’s not just the punch I took, but everything that came after. Sponsors walked away, contracts stopped, and my reputation was tarnished by something that was not in my control.”

Mayweather’s accusation has caused quite a stir within the boxing community. While some of his supporters have supported his version of events, many pundits and fans have questioned whether these accusations are simply a way to justify a rare defeat in his career.

Some observers believe Mayweather might be looking for an excuse for his loss, as he has never experienced a fall from grace before. Others, however, are more inclined to back up Mayweather’s criticism, considering the relationship between the referees, Gotti’s tactics and the fact that the knockout occurred at a decisive moment in the fight.

John Gotti III himself  has, as of yet, not made any direct comments on Mayweather’s allegations. In previous interviews, Gotti had shown respect for Mayweather’s legacy and made it clear that his intention was to win fair and square. However, with Mayweather’s allegations up in the air, many are awaiting his response.

Regardless of what happens next, this fight and its aftermath have left a deep mark on the boxing world. Rather than being celebrated as a historic victory for Gotti, the bout has become a topic of discussion about the integrity of the sport.

Mayweather fans still believe in his ability, and many of them support his claim that the knockout was the result of dirty tactics. On the other hand, Gotti supporters believe that the win was legitimate and that Mayweather is simply looking for an escape from an unexpected defeat.

The fight between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III will not only be remembered for the eighth-round knockout, but also for the controversy surrounding it. As the case continues to unfold, the truth behind Mayweather’s allegations could change the way this fight is viewed in boxing history.

In any case, the question that remains is whether professional boxing is really prepared to deal with the allegations of corruption and dirty tactics that sometimes tarnish the nobility of the sport. For now, Mayweather fans are hoping to see a clear response from Gotti and a resolution on what really happened that night in the ring.