Floyd Mayweather is continuing to fight at the age of 47 primarily for financial reasons. Not because he needs it. Despite his illustrious career and undefeated record, Mayweather has turned to exhibition matches, which are lucrative and attract audiences willing to pay to see a legendary fighter in action, even if the bouts are not competitive. This shift in focus from professional fights to exhibitions allows Mayweather to capitalize on his fame and continue earning substantial sums without the pressures of professional boxing. The exhibitions, including his upcoming rematch with John Gotti III, are seen as a way to generate easy income, despite the risk of overshadowing his legacy with less meaningful matches.
Mayweather’s decision to fight John Gotti III again follows a controversial and chaotic first bout in June 2023, which ended in a mass brawl after the referee stopped the fight in the sixth round. The rematch is being marketed as a continuation of the drama from the first encounter, appealing to a segment of the audience interested in the spectacle rather than the sport. While this approach might be viewed as tarnishing his legacy by some hardcore fans, Mayweather’s achievements as a professional remain intact, and his undefeated record and status as a Hall of Famer are secure. Ultimately, the allure of financial gain appears to be the driving force behind Mayweather’s continued participation in these exhibition events
Fight Date and Time
Mayweather vs Gotti III will take place on Saturday 24 August at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.
- Date : Saturday, August 24
- Time : 7:30 p.m. ET
- Main event (approximation): 11:06 p.m. ET
The event is due to begin at 12.30am BST on Sunday (4.30pm PT / 6.30pm CT / 7.30pm ET on Saturday), with main-event ring walks following at around 4am BST (8pm PT / 10pm CT / 11pm ET on Saturday).
The fight will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries, including the US, across the globe on pay-per-view.