you can take Floyd Mayweather out of the boxing ring but you can't take the boxing ring out of Floyd Mayweather this sentiment is echoed by anyone who witnessed the legendary undefeated boxing champion put on a masterclass against a younger and active Combat Sports fighter John Gotti 0 even though the fight wasn't officially scored it was evident to everyone watching that Floyd Mayweather at 47 years old had thoroughly outclassed his opponent a popular website reflecting the general sentiment scored the about 6 to2 in Mayweather's favor underscoring just how dominant the boxing Legend was throughout the exhibition in the ring Floyd Mayweather's Brilliance was on full display particularly with his tactical use of the jab Mayweather has always been known for his precision and intelligence inside the squared Circle and this fight was no different the jab a weapon may we that has perfected over hisory career became a tool of both offense and defense allowing him to control the pace and distance of the fight the B was reminiscent of their first encounter where Mayweather had shown John GTI who truly ruled the ring this time the emphasis was less on youthful exuberance or sheer athleticism and more on Mayweather's Superior footwork boxing IQ and technique from the opening Bell it was clear that Mayweather was not in the ring to play games the fights scheduled for eight rounds with each round lasting 2 minutes began with John Gotti coming out aggressively eager to test the season Champion however Mayweather's slick defensive Maneuvers including his famous shoulder roll and impeccable footwork allowed him to evade most of gti's attacks as Gotti continued to press forward looking for openings he found himself increasingly frustrated by Mayweather's elusive movements and precise counter punching despite Gotti's Relentless efforts Mayweather's defense held strong in the second round GTI managed to land a clean shot but it did little to phase the veteran fighter before GTI could capitalize on the moment the bell rang signaling the end of the round the third round saw a more cautious approach from GTI who was is now more mindful of his defense however this shift in strategy also made it difficult for either fighter to land significant blows leading to a relatively uneventful round as the fight progressed Mayweather continued to frustrate Gotti with his Superior skills by the fifth round GTI appeared somewhat rejuvenated after receiving treatment in his corner and he returned to the ring with renewed intensity he launched a series of attacks on Mayweather but the experienced Champion used his hit and don't get hit strategy to avoid damage while Landing clean shots of his own the fifth round ended with Gotti feeling a glimmer of hope but it was clear that Mayweather was still in control the sixth round was when Mayweather truly asserted his dominance he expertly maintained the distance between himself and Gotti preventing the younger fighter from getting close enough to land meanful punches as Gotti struggled to close the gap Mayweather continue to Pepper him with Jabs and hooks further widening the gap on The Unofficial scorecards frustration mounted for Gotti as he realized he couldn't throw more than a handful of punches in the round due to Mayweather's masterful use of Distance by the seventh round both Fighters were visibly tired and the action slowed down significantly however in the closing seconds of the round Mayweather Unleashed a series of quick combinations that Killy won him the round the final round however was the most dramatic Gotti sensing that he was behind came out firing with everything he had left but Mayweather as he had done throughout the fight put on a defensive Master Class avoiding Gotti's wild swings and Landing sharp counter punches this fight with John Gotti AI had striking similarities to Mayweather's famous 2013 about against Canelo Alvarez in both cases Mayweather despite being older and perhaps not as physically Prime as his opponents used his ring intelligence experience and technique to dominate the fight just as he did with Canelo Mayweather showcased that boxing is not just about power and youth but about strategy skill and an understanding of the sweet science to fully appreciate Mayweather's fight against Gotti it it's essential to revisit the Mayweather versus Canelo fight one of the most significant moments in modern boxing history heading into that fight Mayweather was in the midst of an unprecedented six-fight deal with Showtime a deal that required him to fight six times in 30 months for a guaranteed $200 million the boxing world was skeptical could a 36-year-old Mayweather who hadn't fought more than once a year since 2007 take on such a reader schedule after dispatching Robert Guerrero in May there was considerable curiosity about who Mayweather would face next to the surprise of many Mayweather chose to fight Canelo Alvarez a fighter 13 years his Junior and why he considered to be bigger and stronger than any recent opponent Mayweather had faced this Choice was a testament to Mayweather's confidence in his abilities and his desire to prove that he was still the best in the sport even even at an advanced age Canelo fresh off a unification victory over Austin Trout and with a dominant win over Shane Mosley on his resume was seen as the future of boxing he was the man many believe would take over the mantle once Mayweather and Manny pacquio decided to retire however to fight Mayweather Canelo had to agree to a 152 lb catchweight 2 lb below the junior middle weight limit this decision as it turned out was a lesson Canelo would carry with him throughout his career the fight held at the MGM ground in Las Vegas on September 14 2013 was a massive event the arena was packed with fight fans and the vout generated over $20 million in ticket sales while pulling in a then record $150 million from 2.2 million pay-per-view buys the fight felt like a passing of the tor moment but instead of signaling the arrival of a new boxing Superstar it reaffirmed Mayweather's status as the sports cashow and its Undisputed best as the fight began it became clear that this was going to be one of Mayweather's most masterful performances backed by a star studded Entourage that included Lil Wayne and Justin Bieber Mayweather entered the ring with the confidence of a man who had nothing to prove but everything to lose the question on everyone's mind was whether his skill would match his celebrity the answer came quickly yes and then some from the opening bell Mayweather neutralized canelo's offense with ease his movement was impeccable his defense was impenetrable and his counter punching was on point Canelo who had been hailed as boxing's Next Big Thing found himself outclass at every turn as Mayweather circled around him staying out of range of canelo's powerful shots it became evident that Canelo was not yet ready to take on a fighter of Mayweather's caliber by the sixth round the fight was one-sided canelo's frustration was visible as he struggled to land anything significant on Mayweather meanwhile Mayweather continued to pick him apart with sharp Jabs crisp right hands and an array of defensive Maneuvers that left the Mexican Star bewildered as the rounds tick by the pro Alvarez crowd grew quieter realizing that their fighter was no match for Mayweather's genius the fight was so lopsided that many ringside observers couldn't find a single round to give to Canelo however when the scorecards were announced a wave of shock swept through the arena judge CJ Ross inexplicably scored the fight to 114 to 114 draw a decision that was WI derided as one of the worst scorecards in boxing history thankfully the other two judges Dave Moretti and Craig metal scored the fight 116 to 112 and 117 to 111 in Mayweather's favor ensuring that the right man had his hand raised the Fallout from the controversial scorecard was significant CG Ross stepped down from judging after the fight a move that many in the Box Community saw as necessary given the outre over her score as for Mayweather he continued his unbeaten streak securing victories over Marcos midana twice before engaging in the much anticipated Showdown with Manny Paco in 2015 which became the highest grossing fight in boxing history Mayweather would go on to fight two more times before retiring from professional boxing with a perfect 50 to0 record his final two fights a VI victory over Andrew Berto and a lucrative exhibition match against USC Superstar Conor McGregor solidified his status as one of the greatest and most financially successful boxers of all time today Floyd Mayweather travels the world participating in exhibition matches against a variety of opponents ranging from YouTubers to reality TV stars these bouts while not as competitive as his prime years continue to draw crowds and generate significant Revenue a testament to Mayweather's enduring popularity and appeal in conclusion the recent exhibition against John Gotti AI much like the iconic fight against Canelo Alvarez serves as a reminder of Floyd Mayweather's Brilliance inside the ring whether he's facing a young hungry fighter or a seasoned veteran Mayweather's combination of intelligence skill and experience consistently sets him apart as we reflect on his story career and his continued success in exhibitions one thing is clear Floyd Mayweather will always be the real boss of the Ring