Mayhem erupted inside and outside the ring as Floyd Mayweather Jr’s latest fight descended into chaos. After the referee disqualified John Gotti III for repeatedly grabbing Mayweather in the sixth round, a furious Gotti III charged at Mayweather, sparking an immediate brawl involving multiple individuals from both sides.
The unexpected turn of events left even WWE veteran The Hurricane (aka Gregory Helms) surprised, as he took to Twitter to share his astonishment. The Hurricane reacted and said, “Damn, I didn’t even know Floyd was fighting tonight. Why the chaos?” (an article from sportskeeda.com mentioned)
In an epic collision of worlds, boxing icon Floyd Mayweather ignited a blazing feud with the larger-than-life WWE legend, Big Show, paving the way to a WrestleMania showdown in 2008. The combustible rivalry culminated in a No Disqualification match at the grand spectacle, where Mayweather’s lightning-quick fists orchestrated an astonishing knockout, leaving the colossal Big Show crumpled in defeat, all within the electrifying span of just under 12 minutes.
The clash forever etched its indelible mark in the annals of sports entertainment history, embodying the fusion of raw power and unparalleled showmanship that WrestleMania embodies.
“It was a shoot. Floyd punched me in the nose, and I told him to break it. I mean, I don’t know how you work that. Like, I mean, I’m sorry, I guess I said, ‘Yeah, go ahead and punch my nose.’ I said not to shove it down the back of my head, but if you can tap it, [go ahead]. I mean, to get a chance to work with probably one of the greatest fighters of all time. He’s certainly one of the greatest defensive fighters of all time. To work with Floyd [Mayweather] and to have that opportunity for that spotlight at WrestleMania. I mean, that whole thing changed.” (an article from sportskeeda.com mentioned)
Witness the electrifying clash as boxing maestro Floyd Mayweather Jr. steps into the ring against his grandson, delivering a knockout performance that defies generations. This explosive showdown showcases Mayweather’s unparalleled skill and legacy in a battle that transcends time, leaving audiences captivated and awestruck. Get ready for a pulse-pounding spectacle that proves greatness runs in the blood.
John Gotti III suspended by commission, while Floyd Mayweather walks away unpunished after exhibition brawl
In a surprising twist, the Florida State Athlete Commission has suspended John Gotti III following the explosive brawl with Floyd Mayweather at FLA Live Arena. While Gotti faces the consequences of his involvement, Mayweather manages to escape unscathed, raising eyebrows among spectators.
Referee Kenny Bayless struggled to control the relentless clinches and offensive exchanges between the two fighters, ultimately leading to the fight being called off. The chaotic scene left everyone in awe, as Gotti’s suspension shines a spotlight on the contrasting treatment of the two boxing icons.
In the aftermath of the chaotic post-fight brawl, the Florida State Athletic Commission imposed a significant six-month suspension on John Gotti III while overlooking any disciplinary action against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
This divergent treatment has raised eyebrows and sparked intense debate within the sporting community, leaving fans questioning the fairness and consistency of the regulatory system. The discrepancy in consequences has ignited controversy, underscoring the need for transparency and impartiality in handling such incidents.
As uproar grows within the fan community, dismay is voiced over the contrasting fates bestowed upon Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III following their involvement in the post-fight melee. The immunity granted to Mayweather sparks discontent among supporters, as they question the fairness of such preferential treatment. Meanwhile, Gotti III faces the full weight of repercussions, igniting further frustration and casting a shadow of injustice over the aftermath of the brawl.
A tweet from @_ydksab said: “Mayweather team rag-dolled Jake Paul but didn’t dare to do anything to the mobs family.” (an article from sportskeeda.com reported)
A storm of discontent brews as Floyd Mayweather slips through unscathed, while John Gotti III bears the brunt of consequences for their roles in the post-fight chaos. Fans cry foul as Mayweather dodges accountability, leaving them to question the fairness of the system.
Meanwhile, Gotti III finds himself caught in the unforgiving grip of repercussions, amplifying the sense of injustice. In this tale of contrasting destinies, frustration rages like wildfire among those seeking fairness in the aftermath of the brawl.
Floyd Mayweather responds to criticism regarding exhibition boxing contests
Regarding the criticism of his most recent exhibition boxing contests, Floyd Mayweather doesn’t give a damn.
‘Money’ ended his career as a professional boxer in 2017 after defeating Conor McGregor via knockout. He stopped competing in official, professional competitions, but he never stopped making money.
In recent times, exhibition matches, rather than professional contests, have brought in money for the unbeaten legend. Even while there are still punches thrown during displays, they resemble sparring sessions rather than actual fights. Winners will still be announced, but only if the fight is decided by a finish.
In a recent show, the former champion teamed up with boxer-turned-YouTuber Deji Olatunji. It goes without saying that Mayweather demolished “The Tank” on his way to a sixth-round knockout. As spectators made fun of the fight’s competitiveness, several videos of the altercation became viral online.
Floyd Mayweather has faced ridicule before for taking part in exhibition matches, and it is probable that he will face it again. The legend responded to criticism in a press conference following the bout, especially from those who said the contests were harming his reputation.
From Mayweather’s perspective, legacy does not allow him to eat. He said in the press conference:
People frequently comment that Floyd must participate in exhibitions, but my philosophy is to constantly seek out new sources of revenue. Priority is given to currency over heritage. Priority is given to currency over heritage. Do not doubt that I can lead a wonderful life even if I never perform in another exhibition again.
Deji Olatunji talks about Floyd Mayweather’s disparaging remarks about him
Even if Floyd Mayweather doesn’t participate in professional fights, he still wants to win.
Money currently has a 3-0 (2 no contest) record in exhibition matches. Only two opponents have so far been able to outlast Mayweather, namely Don Moore and Logan Paul.
It is important to remember that “The Maverick” was substantially bigger than the previous champion. However, despite being consistently outclassed, “Dangerous” was able to find enough moments of success to last the entire eight rounds, probably as a result of his time spent working out with Mayweather.
Not as fortunate was “The Tank,” who was defeated after six rounds of being completely dominated. Even though it wasn’t a professional bout, the YouTuber received the whole Floyd Mayweather experience, along with a lot of trash-talking.
By stating that he will never compete again in professional boxing, Floyd Mayweather has made it clear.
One of the most accomplished boxers in the sport’s history is “Money.” His reputation is unquestionably assured because of his triumphs over big-name competitors like Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, and more.
The former champion is infamous for his multiple retirements, but he has remained true to his word since 2017. That August, Mayweather retired from fighting after defeating Conor McGregor via knockout. He hasn’t fought in a professional match despite numerous speculations since then.
That is not to suggest that he hasn’t participated in competitions. Mayweather has fought in several exhibition matches since August 2017. These matches aren’t sanctioned by a professional body and are viewed more like a sparring session than a fight.
Floyd Mayweather has maintained his fitness and income via these contests. It also fuels persistent rumors that he will come out of retirement to resume his career, which keeps the retirement discussion alive.
Now, he has addressed those rumors, saying in an interview with The Sunday Telegraph:
“My boxing career has come to an end. They retired me. Still making wise investments, getting in touch with the right people, and building money for future generations. That’s what matters to me, and I want to keep doing it.”
When is Floyd Mayweather’s next match?
Floyd Mayweather’s professional boxing career is done, but he still plans to continue competing in exhibition matches.
‘Money’ last participated in a competition in November against boxer-turned-YouTuber Deji. Predictably, the unbeaten fighter dominated “The Tank” and ended up winning by knockout in the sixth round.
The previous champion declared after the win that he intended to continue participating, although against weaker opposition. Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton exhibition rematch suggestions recently drew a response from Mayweather.
The latter matchup most likely would have been a huge battle in the United Kingdom. Floyd Mayweather has said that he will fight in England for the first time in February, even if he won’t be facing “The Hitman” next.
Even though the main matches for the year have concluded, we cannot forget the moments that were unbelievably surprising. Shocking UFC Moments. Ultimate Fighting Championship is one the boxing matches that always manage to surprise and shock the audiences with the kind of punches the players have been training to perform in the ring.
Fans have experienced a few moments which left with their jaws on the floor while watching the matches in the ring. This year 2021, has seen its fair share of shocking moments inside the UFC. Some of these moments have made an impact in the minds of the fans. So lets take a look at the 10 most shocking UFC moments of 2021.
10 Most Shocking UFC Moments Of 2021
Here are the top ten moments that stood out in front of fans when the the matches were played for this year 2021. So lets check out and refresh those moments that were unbelievable to look at. The order is in the form of descending order, which is it starts with the number 10 to number one.
10. UFC 257: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2
The bout between Poirier and McGregor was just enough to get into the top 10 UFC fights in 2021. Poirier defeated “The Notorious” McGregor in the main event of UFC 257. Even after getting some tough punches from McGregor, midway through the second round, the fight ended with a TKO victory for Poirier.
9. UFC Vegas 20: Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera 2
In 2015, Munhoz won the fight due to the unanimous decision of the judges. What was witnessed is that, the fight between Munhoz and Rivera didn’t go as Munhoz has previously imagined. So, this time “The Young Punisher” came to get redemption. Even though Rivera’s leg looked pretty bad at the end of the fight, “El Terror” didn’t give up.
8. UFC 263: Drew Dober vs. Brad Riddell
The 8th fight on our list is the Dober vs. Riddell. Incase you are wondering what makes this match special is that the two fighters have torn the house down in Glendale, Arizona. Right after the opening sound of the bell, Riddell made an effort to say it out load that he came to the Octagon to win. Undoubtedly, both of them fired some heavy shots during the fight. However the match was dominated by Riddell, who was the better fighter this time.
7. UFC Fight Island 8: Mike Davis vs. Mason Jones
When the names of these two players are announced to feature in a fight ,the Davis vs. Jones fight at UFC Fight Island 8, all we can say that there was no rest given to either of the opponents “Beast Boy” or “The Dragon”. It was witnessed that during the three rounds, an impressive number of 225 strikes were landed. Due to the judges’ unanimous decision, Davis left the Octagon as a winner.
6. UFC Vegas 28: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Miguel Baeza
After the Ponzinibbio vs. Baeza fight at UFC Vegas 28, many people referred the match as the Fight of the year, as it was jaw dropping. It’s not surprising considering the fact that the two welterweight fighters turned the fight into a real war. Ponzinibbio found himself in trouble in the first round but then in the upcoming rounds, he tried to bounce back, which resulted quite impressively. In the end, he defeated Baeza by unanimous decision.
5. UFC 263: Terrance McKinney vs. Matt Frevola
It is known that there is always one such match that gets the semi-stardom with an impressive knockout win. One such event of 2021 was the turn of Terrance McKinney. The lightweight prospect began the year as a complete unknown, but after putting together three wins in a row on the regional circuit, the UFC came knocking at late notice, giving him an opportunity at UFC 262.
4. UFC 266: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega
The fourth thrilling match was witnessed when Volkanovski vs. Ortega had faced each other. This was another epic UFC fight where featherweight champion Volkanovski successfully retained his title against Ortega. Volkanovski had an outstanding performance and controlled the bout from the start. Even though the third round was tough on him.
3. UFC 262: Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler
The 3rd memorable moment of UFC includes, the Oliveira vs. Chandler was a great. In the first round, Oliveira took Chandler’s back and got his body locked up in a triangle. Later on, at one point Chandler managed to get off the body triangle. Next what happened was, Chandler landed a powerful punch in Oliveira’s face.
Then, in the second round, with a strong punch, Oliveira left Chandler wobbling. From there for Micheal Chandler there was no coming back, Oliveira finished him and won the UFC’s lightweight belt.
2. UFC Vegas 25: Jiri Prochazka vs. Dominick Reyes
At 2nd we have Prochazka vs. Reyes fight at UFC Vegas 25 which ended with one of the most violent KOs in recent years. The light heavyweight fighter Prochazka took complete control at the early stages in the bout by bloodying Reyes’ face. However, Reyes chose not wanting to give up so easily, so he made a comeback with a series of counterpunches. However, the comeback was short-lived, as Reyes was left unconscious by Prochazka’s spinning back-elbow.
1. UFC Fight Island 7: Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar
At number one, that tops the list of the most shocking moment of UFC for the year 2021, we have Holloway vs. Kattar which was UFC Fight Island 7. Both Holloway and Kattar are among the best UFC fighters who play in the featherweight division. This fight could be remembered for many reasons. Firstly, the intensity of the match was phenomenal, as Holloway was pressed to prove his talent after his previous two losses.
Eventually, Holloway was able to keep the pressure on for the full 25 minutes of the bout and beat Kattar. One of the unforgettable moments of the fight was when at one point Holloway shouted, “I’m the best boxer in the UFC, baby!”.
Tyson Fury’s win over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia was met with a firestorm of criticism from boxing fans all over the globe, as well as NBA Superstars LeBron James and Damian Lillard.
Although Ngannou was a novice inside the boxing arena, he was the overwhelming favorite to win in the eyes of the crowd, as he was able to land some powerful shots in Fury’s path, especially in round three when he knocked out the WBC world heavyweight champion and elicited audience roars.
Ngannou – Impressive
Despite Ngannou’s impressive performance, he ultimately lost to Fury via a split decision. And instead of cheers and congratulations, the social media X was flooded with qualms about the eye-brow raising 94-95, 96-93, 95-94 scorecards, with users welcoming Fury’s win with a mix of shock and suspicion.
Among the people who raised their reservations about the outcome were the all-time leading scorer, four-time champion LeBron James, and seven-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard.
James vented his disappointment on X, writing, “Exactly why i don’t watch boxing! C’mon man! 🤦🏾♂️”
Exactly why i don't watch boxing! C'mon man! 🤦🏾♂️
According to CBS Sports, while it is true that Ngannou did control the early stages of the battle and knocked his opponent out, he appeared to tire in the middle rounds of the fight and only bounced back with furious rallies at points throughout the second half.
Fury, on the other hand, had better boxing in most of the rounds, helping him to win in the end. CompuBox also showed on X that Fury led in landed punches by 71-59.
Ngannou lost the decision, but won the night, outlanding Fury 37-32 in power shots and dropping Fury in round 3. Fury had a 71-59 edge in landed punches. Ngannou might want back the last 2 rounds, when he landed just 6 of 38 punches to 13 of 37 for Fury. pic.twitter.com/KmusCCvF9I
But even with all the numbers and statistics, most people still weren’t convinced by the outcome, stating that Ngannou deserved to win.
Ngannou, on the other hand, agreed with the judge’s decision, stating that Fury’s victory “wasn’t in the script”.
“He’s a hell of a fighter. Strong, good puncher, a better boxer than we ever thought he’d be. … He’s a very awkard man and a good puncher. I respect him a lot. Before the fight and afterward. Listen, he was very awkward, he wasn’t coming forward. He was waiting to counter my punches. He’s given me one of my hardest fights in the past 10 years,” Fury said, per CBS Sports.
