[Applause] 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 clear takeaway for anyone who witnessed the boxing Legend in action against the younger and more active John Gotti Yi although the fight wasn't officially scored it was evident that Mayweather at 47 years old had decisively outclass Gotti the impressive turnout and a popular website scoring the bout 6 to2 underscored Mayweather's dominance throughout the match Floyd showcased his trademark techniques including his signature jab to the body his experience and boxing intelligence Shone brightly clearly eclipsing Gotti's Youth and athleticism Mayweather's exceptional footwork and strategic Acumen kept Gotti at Bay 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 had earned a standing ovation from the Mexican Vance initially met with hostility the crowd was ultimately won over by Mayweather's remarkable performance reaffirming his legendary status in the sport the fight between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III echoed the dominance of Mayweather's past performances reaffirming his superiority in the ring the 2023 bout ended abruptly in the sixth round when referee Kenny Bala stopped the fight due to excessive trash talk and brawling between the teams despite the untimely conclusion Mayweather's skill and strategic Brilliance were evident underscoring the principle that in boxing skill indeed pays the bills in the second round both Fighters approached the bout with respect but Gotti's eagerness to make an impact led him to charge in Mayweather with aggressive intent however Mayweather's renowned slickness was on full display as he evaded Gotti's punches using his celebrated shoulder roll and Nimble footwork Gotti continued to press forward searching for an opening but Mayweather's defense and effective counterattacks with Jabs and hooks kept him at Bay the fight scheduled for eight two-minute rounds sgti managed to land a clean shot towards the end of the second round despite this brief success the impact was minimal and did not significantly affect Mayweather before Gotti could capitalize further the bell rang to end the round in the third round Gotti persisted with his aggressive strategy but showed greater caution with his defense both Fighters struggled to land clean punches as the round progressed while Gotti's increased activity and punch attempts might have given him a slight Edge Mayweather maintained his composure focusing on his defensive prowess every attempt by Gotti was skillfully blocked by Mayweather who used his defensive techniques to frustrate his opponent Gotti seemed to lose direction unable to penetrate Mayweather's solid defense meanwhile Mayweather capitalized on any openings delivering precise combinations that soon left Gotti with noticeable damage by the fifth round Gotti appeared rejuvenated after treatment between rounds he re-entered the ring with renewed intensity launching a Relentless assault on Mayweather at times Mayweather relied on his hit and don't get hit strategy skillfully avoiding Gotti's punches while Landing effective counters despite Gotti's increased aggression Mayweather remained in control showcasing his Superior technique and tactical Acumen in the the sixth round Mayweather took command by focusing on maintaining his distance Gotti's frustration grew as he struggled to close the gap managing fewer than 10 punches during the round due to the distance Mayweather continued to exploit his reach Advantage Landing Jabs and hooks with precision and further complicating Gotti's efforts to find success as the seventh round began both Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti II exhibited signs of fatigue and the pace of the fight slowed considerably yet in the final moments of the round Mayweather delivered a series of combinations that secured The Round In His favor the eighth and final round was the most dramatic and intense with the audience fully engaged in the spectacle Gotti came out with even more aggression but Mayweather's defensive Mastery shown through he evaded most of Gotti's attacks and landed effective counter punches demonstrating his precision and defensive skills Mayweather's performance against Gotti echoed his dominance in past fights particularly his bout with Canelo Alvarez just as he had done against Alvarez Mayweather displayed Superior skill and control reinforcing his status as one of boxing's greatest at the time of this fight with Alvarez Mayweather was engaged in an unprecedented six-fight deal with Showtime which required him to fight six times over 30 months for a minimum of $200 million having switched from HBO to Showtime Mayweather had fought less frequently since his 2007 victories over Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton many critics doubted whether the 36-year-old could maintain such a demanding schedule and question the caliber of opponents he might face after his made victory over Robert Guerrero which had reportedly underperformed in pay-per-view buys despite these doubts Mayweather's continued dominance reaffirmed his exceptional skill and strategic Brilliance amid significant speculation about his next opponent Mayweather made a surprising Choice by selecting 23-year-old Canelo Alvarez Alvarez was perceived as bigger and stronger than any previous opponent and had recently been hailed as the next big thing in boxing this choice underscored that age was merely a number for Mayweather who faced a formidable young Challenger known for his power and skill for the fight Mayweather agreed to a catchweight of 152 wolves two wolves under the 154 lbs limit this strategic move highlighted Mayweather's adaptability and his ability to maintain maintain dominance Alvarez fresh off an impressive performance against Austin Trout to unify the super welterweight titles and dominant wins over Shay Mosley was expected to present a significant challenge Mosley had notably tested Mayweather more than any other opponent in their 2010 fight setting high expectations for the bout the fight was almost turning into a one-sided Affair resembling a high-stake sparring session canelo's efforts to land a decisive blow were largely ineffective with only a notable but inconsequential left hook Landing the bout was nearly overshadowed by one of the most controversial scorecards in boxing history yet it underscored Mayweather's strategic Brilliance and solidified his legendary status in the sport demoralized by his inability to land effective punches and the constant bear from Floyd Mayweather Canelo Alvarez seemed resigned to his first defeat as the 12th round approached many fans began to leave the arena early already aware that Mayweather had Di dominated the fight when the final bell rang Mayweather returned to his corner with a chesher cat Grin While Canelo looked visibly dejected as the scorecards were read pundit's ringside struggled to find a single round to award to Canelo underscoring Mayweather's clear dominance however the announcement of the scores elicited a collective gas from the crowd judge CJ Ross had inexplicably scored the fight 114 to 114 igniting controversy fortun fortunately this contentious score was countered by judges Dave Moretti and Craig metal who scored at 116 to2 and 117 to 111 respectively although these scores were more generous than many had expected they still favored Mayweather confirming his majority decision Victory ironically the drama surrounding the scorecards overshadowed the fight itself the aftermath of the bout was significant the backlash against C J Ross was intense enough to prompt her voluntary resignation from her role as a judge meanwhile Floyd Mayweather continued his unbeaten street with victories over Marcos Maidana and a dominating performance against Manny Paco in what became the highest grossing fight in boxing history Mayweather went on to fight twice more securing a win over Andrew bero and delivering a show-stopping performance against UFC fighter Conor McGregor which became the second highest grossing fight of all time following his boxing career Mayweather transitioned to earning substantial sums from exhibition matches against a variety of opponents including YouTubers and reality TV stars his postbox career has kept him in the linelight and further solidified his status as one of the sports greatest icons for the latest updates on boxing news moments events and action be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications stay tuned for more quality content until next time peace out