[Music] you can take Floyd Mayweather out of the boxing ring but you can't take the boxing ring out of Floyd Mayweather that was the undeniable conclusion for anyone who watched the boxing Legend showcase his extraordinary skills in a captivating match against the younger more active Combat Sports fighter John Gotti AI although the fight wasn't officially scored it was clear that at 47 years old Mayweather had decisively outclassed Gotti the turnout was impressive and a popular website scored the fight 6 to2 highlighting Mayweather's dominance throughout the bout Floyd demonstrated his trademark techniques including his signature jab to the body his experience and boxing intelligence clearly overshadowed Gotti's Youth and athleticism Mayweather's exceptional footwork and strategic IQ kept Gotti at a distance effectively neutralizing his opponent's offense in the opening round Mayweather's precise double jab left Gotti bewildered and unable to land any meaningful punches by the end of the fight Mayweather received a standing ovation from the Mexican fans who had initially been hostile but were won over by his remarkable performance the fight was reminiscent of Mayweather's previous bouts reaffirming his superiority the 2023 match concluded in the sixth round when referee Kenny bis stopped the bout due to excessive trash talk and brawling between the teams despite the abrupt ending Mayweather's skill and strategic Brilliance were evident proving once again that in boxing skill truly pays the bills in the second round Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti I approached the fight with a measured respect for each other focusing intensely on the bout Gotti eager to make an impact charged at Mayweather with aggressive intent despite Gotti's spirited approach Mayweather showcased his renowned slickness defly evading punches with his celebrated shoulder roll and mimble footwork Gotti pressed forward relentlessly searching for an opening but Mayweather's defense combined with his effective counterattacks using Jabs and hooks kept him at Bay the fight scheduled for eight two-minute rounds sgti land a clean shot towards the end of the second round however the impact was minimal and did not significantly affect Mayweather before Gotti could capitalize on this brief moment of success the bell rang to Signal the end of the round in the third round Gotti continued with his aggressive strategy but displayed greater caution with his defense both Fighters struggled to land clean punches as the round progressed though Gotti's increased activity and punch attempts may have given him a slight Edge throughout the fight Floyd Mayweather maintained his composure and focused on his defensive prowess each of Gotti's attempts was skillfully blocked by Mayweather who used his defensive techniques to frustrate his opponent Gotti seeming to lose direction without effective openings was increasingly unable to penetrate Mayweather's defense meanwhile Mayweather capitalize on the openings that did to rise delivering precise combinations that soon left Gotti with noticeable damage by the fifth round Gotti appeared reinvigorated after receiving treatment between rounds he entered the ring with renewed intensity and launch a Relentless assault on Mayweather at times Mayweather relied on his hit and dunk get hit strategy skillfully avoiding Gotti's punches while delivering effective counters despite Gotti's increased aggression Mayweather remained in control demonstrating his Superior technique and tactical Acumen in the sixth round Mayweather took command of the fight by focusing on maintaining his distance Gotti's frustration mounted as he struggled to close the gap and was only able to manage fewer than 10 punches during the round due to the distance Mayweather continued to exploit his reach Advantage Landing Jabs and hooks with Precision further exacerbating Gotti's difficulty in finding success entering the seventh round both Fighters showed signs of fatigue and the pace of the fight slowed considerably however in the final moments of the round Mayweather Unleashed a series of combinations ensuring he secured The Round In His favor the final round proved to be the most dramatic and intense with ringside Spectators captivated by the performance Gotti came out with even greater aggression than in the early rounds but Mayweather showcased a defensive Master Class evading most of Gotti's punches and delivering effective counterattacks at that time Mayweather was in the midst of an unprecedented six-fight deal with Showtime which required him to fight six times over 30 months for a minimum of $200 million having transitioned from HBO to Showtime Mayweather had not fought more than once a year since his 2007 victories over Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton many Skeptics question whether the 36-year-old could sustain such a demanding schedule and speculated about the level of opponents he might face after his May victory over Robert Guerrero which had reportedly underperformed in pay-per-view buys compared to Mayweather's usual standards despite the skepticism Mayweathers continue dominance in the ring underscored his exceptional skill and strategic Brilliance confirming that his prowess was not diminished by age or the demands of a rigorous fight schedule amid significant curiosity about his next opponent Floyd Mayweather made a surprising Choice by selecting a 23-year-old Canelo Alvarez who is perceived as bigger and stronger than any previous opponent motivated to reaffirm his status as the Sport's biggest star Mayweather opted for Alvarez who had recently been dubbed the next big thing in boxing this decision demonstrated that age was just a number for Mayweather as eakas Alvarez prepares to defend his unified super middleweight titles against Edgar berlanga on September 14 in Las Vegas the MGM Grand Garden arena is expected to be packed with fight fans the event is projected to generate over 20 million dollar in ticket sales and set a Ned a formidable young Challenger with a reputation for power and skill for the fight Mayweather agreed to a catch rate of 152 wolves two wolves under the 154 lb limit this strategic move underscored Mayweather's ability to adapt and maintain his dominance in the ring Alvarez fresh off a standout performance against Austin Trout to unify the super welterweight titles and impressive victories over Shane Mosley was expected to pose a significant challenge Mosley had notably tested Mayweather more than any other opponent in their 2010 fight raising expectations for the bout despite the rising trajectory of Canelo Alvarez and the anticipation of Mayweather's decline their fight became a pivotal moment in boxing but to one-sided defeat Alvarez suffer at the hands of Mayweather proved to be a turning point in his career this loss acted as a catalyst for Alvarez of growth propelling him to become the Sport's biggest star in the face of boxing title he still holds today you Revenue record surpassing $150 million from 2.2 million pay-per-view buys this surpasses the previous record of $136 million set by Mayweather's 2007 victory over Oscar De La Hoya reinforcing Mayweather's status is boxing's cash C and highlighting the significant value of Canelo as his opponent the Knight also addressed the lingering question of who would carry the torch for boxing after Mayweather and Manny pacquio retired despite a few punches Landing canelo's attempts were largely ineffective and the left hook he landed was notable but not a GameChanger the bout was nearly mored by one of the most egregious scorecards in boxing history yet it underscored both Fighters significant places in the sports Legacy Mayweather's performance was a testament to his skill and strategic brilliance further cementing his legendary status in the animals of boxing history as the scorecards were raid pundit's ringside struggled to find a single round to award to Canelo further emphasizing Mayweather's dominance however the announcement of the scores brought a collective gasp from the crowd judge CG Ross had scored the fight an inexplicable 114 to 1114 which sparked controversy fortunately this contentious score was CED by judges Dave Moretti and Craig meal who had it 116 to 112 and 117 to 111 respectively while these scores were more generous than many had anticipated they still favored Mayweather ensuring his majority decision Victory ironically the drama surrounding the scorecards overshadowed the actual fight the aftermath of the bout was significant the intense backlash against CJ Ross led her to voluntarily step down from her role as a judge meanwhile Floyd Mayweather continued his unbeaten streak with victories over Marcos Madonna and delivered a dominating performance against many Paco in the highest grossing fight in boxing history Mayweather fought twice more securing a win over Andre Berto and a spectacular performance against UFC fighter Conor McGregor which 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