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Floyd Mayweather Jrthe best self-proclaimed boxer in history, continues his exhibition fights and this Sunday he will return to the ring to face John Gotti II At FLA Live Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It’s been more than five years since he had his last professional fight and money Stay in the ring
It was on August 26, 2017 when he hung up his gloves in a fight in which he was defeated by technical knockout in 10 rounds. Conor McGregor, a mixed martial arts star, thus reaching 50 professional fights, all of which were won, and 27 by knockout. But the itch to get back in the ring always persisted and it took him just over a year to do it. money He’s been back to places like Japan, Abu Dhabi, and more recently, England.
Thus, he faced competitors such as Tenshin Nasukawa (2018), Logan Paul (2021), Don Moore (2022), Mikuru Asakura (2022), Diji Olatunji (2022) and Aaron Chalmers (2023) to stay active. Some of the fights were to provide entertainment, without judges and where the former American boxer bested his opponents. This Sunday he will have another fight against John Gotti III, but this time something different is at stake: the championship belt. World Boxing Council (WBC).
Mayweather Jr. to fight for the WBC ‘Juneteenth’ Freedom Belt
Emancipation Day or “Juneteenth” It is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the end of slavery in that country. The WBC created a special belt for that date in 2021 and this Sunday will be introducing another belt, which will be for the winner of the battle between Mayweather and Gotti. money It is widely preferred.
The “Juneteenth” Freedom Belt is part of the historic celebration of the Fundamental Rights of Emancipation, which highlights the fact that all children, women and men are born equal.
WBC He will be responsible for handing over the belt representing broken chains and shaking hands, in a very clear message against slavery and oppression. It is also engraved on the front with the usual letter “WBC world championAnd under the word “Juneteenth”.
Nicknames for Floyd Mayweather Jr
to win the honorary belt, Floyd Mayweather Jr He would take to his fights to add one to those he won in five weight divisions, in a successful career that made him one of the best boxers in history. He was world champion in five divisions, from super featherweight to super bantamweight.
- WBC Featherweight Champion
- WBC Lightweight Champion
- WBC Light Heavyweight Champion
- IBF Welterweight Champion
- WBC Welterweight Champion
- WBC Super Welterweight Champion
- WBC Super Welterweight Diamond Champion
- WBA Super Welterweight Champion
The best fights of Floyd Mayweather Jr
Floyd Mayweather Jr He conquered those titles to be in the boxing elite for many years, which he defended against the toughest competitors of the moment; With some he had good fights, with others he was contentious, BUT money He achieved his goal of retiring from boxing undefeated, which was achieved by the bronze medalist 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games Still proud.
He made his professional debut on October 11, 1996, just months after he suffered the last defeat of his career at the time, in the Olympic tournament. Defeated by technical knockout in two rounds Roberto Apodaca There he began writing his story.
First world title money
It was October 3, 1998, almost two years after his debut and in his 18th fight as a professional when he faced and defeated Gennaro “Chicaneto” Hernandezwho stripped him of the super featherweight title and incidentally retired from professional boxing. money I was barely 21 years old.
Sixth defending super featherweight title Mayweather
Money Mayweather faced an undefeated challenger who was already the world champion in this division Diego Corralesbut Floyd stopped him in 10 rounds, when Chico’s corner threw in the towel after the then-unbeaten boxer had been knocked down five times.
fighting Mayweather With Jose Luis Castillo
Mayweather’s toughest duel occurred on April 20, 2002, when he moved up to the lightweight division to challenge scary fortWhich everyone saw as victorious, except for the three judges, who were victorious money So that he leaves his professional record with an asterisk. There he won his second title in a different division.
Mayweather, Fifth Division Champion
On May 5, 2007 he faced one of the best fighters at the time, Oscar De La Hoyawho arrived as a champion at 154 pounds, but was completely dominated by the fast and accurate Floyd, who won his title in the fifth division by winning a split decision and dedicated himself as one of the highlights.
First defeat cinnamon Alvarez vs. Mayweather
Saul cinnamon Alvarez He had been the undefeated welterweight champion for over two years when he got the chance to take on Mayweather, who taught Guadalajara a lesson on September 14, 2013. money He was superior from the start, though the judge awarded him a tie for winning by majority decision.
Battle of the Battles: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
Two of the best boxers of recent times met on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, in a fight that generated most of the expectations, but in the ring they were left far behind, as there were few emotions. Mayweather defeated Pacquiao via unanimous decision to defend his WBA, WBC and WBO welterweight titles.
Floyd Mayweather record
- you fight: fifty
- had won:50 (27 knockouts)
- defeats: 0
- He paints: 0
When is the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr and John Gotti III??
It will be next June 11th when Mayweather Jr. Gotti III Head into the evening’s main event at FLA Live Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
When and where to see the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III?
The job starts at 4:00 PM in Mexico(18:00 Eastern (ET), 15:00 Pacific Time (PT).
The fight will be watched on the Zeus Network, on pay-per-view.
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