John GTI iiii managed to go the distance with Floyd Mayweather in their eight round exhibition boxing match held at Arena cdmx in Mexico City although the bout was not officially scored and no official winner was declared it was clear that Mayweather had the upper hand throughout the fight daan the streaming service broadcasting the event declared Mayweather the Victor even without scorecards from the beginning Mayweather captured the attention of some of boxing's biggest stars highlighting the significance and appeal of the match the fight however did not lack its share of odd moments their first encounter in June 2023 ended prematurely due to excessive trash talking which led to Mayweather taking drastic measures in the rematch in an unusual twist Mayweather took over the role of referee during the second round ensuring that no interruptions would Mar the bout Mayweather's defensive skills were on full display as he controlled the pace and positioning of the fight he had deply used his head movement and defensive Maneuvers to lure Gotti to the ropes frustrating him and limiting his opport unities to land significant punches despite this Mayweather still made his presence felt with occasional body Hooks and well-timed combinations whenever Gotti left openings this exhibition provided a more conclusive end to the Rivalry between the legendary boxer and the grandson of the infamous American Crime Boss John Gotti their previous encounter had ended in chaos with the fight being stopped in the sixth round due to trash talking and a subsequent scuffle that broke out in the arena fortunately this rematch proceeded with fewer theatrics and a more orderly conclusion Mayweather now 47 years old continues to find lucrative opportunities in boxing even after his retirement since his last official fight against Conor McGregor in 2017 he has participated in eight exhibition matches while these bouts are unscored Mayweather has consistently performed at a high level either securing Knockouts or demonstrating a clear advantage that would have led to a victory by decision the Allure of Mayweather's skill and the potential for high-profile matches have not waned his ability to draw attention and generate interest remains strong with UFC champion sha om Ali recently adding his name to the list of Fighters calling out Mayweather for a potential bout in an era where influencer and non-traditional fights are making headlines and generating substantial Revenue it would not be surprising to see Mayweather participate in at least one more major exhibition fight in the future overall the exhibition fight between Mayweather and Gotti was a notable event showcasing Mayweather's continued dominance in the ring and his ability to captivate the boxing world even years after his official retirement