Following his latest exhibition bout that ended with a wild melee in the ring, we take a look at possible options for Floyd Mayweather’s next fight in his strange exhibition tour.
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With his dance card open, there are an endless amount of options for Mayweather’s return to action. If he is looking to upgrade his competition for his next scrap, some likely opponent options would include Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, and KSI.
Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition tour took a wild turn in June when his bout with a deceased mobster’s grandson ended with a crazy brawl between the two combatant’s camps.
What happened: Over the first five rounds, Mayweather dominated and trash-talked Jon Gotti III at every turn. Obviously, the MMA veteran got frustrated and it led to some serious difficulty in managing the two personalities for referee Kenny Bayless. Eventually, he called an end to the action in the sixth and all hell broke loose.
The fallout: After the fight was called, Gotti III saw red and tried to attack his foe. That led to both camps flooding the ring and a melee breaking out that needed security officials to eventually break up. It was a weird end to a strange time in the legend’s career.
The roadmap: This ugly moment is unlikely to change anything for the boxing great and he will surely return to action for an easy night at some point later this year.
There is no doubt Floyd Mayweather is one of the greatest boxers to ever compete in the sport. Yet what makes him a one-of-a-kind was that his mix of skill and brash bravado was able to transcend the industry. He is the type of talent that combat sports fans have long been willing to pay big money to see him win, or hopefully lose.
The greatest villain in combat sports: Although Mayweather was a hero to some, relishing his role as a villain to all was what truly made him a box office megastar. And his ability to back up all his talk only heightened his appeal.
The bad side of the legacy: Mayweather has also spent a good bit of time in courtrooms during his life.
Money is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. As of 2022, Floyd Mayweather’s net worth is reported at $450 million. However, the boxing star claims it is closer to $1.2 billion.