Floyd Mayweather Kicks Referee Out After Violation
Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather surprised the world by kicking out the referee in a recent exhibition match. On August 25, Mayweather, who is known as the “undefeated” heavyweight boxer, fought John Gotti III in Mexico City, USA. The unexpected incident happened when Mayweather was caught by the referee for a mistake and immediately asked the referee to leave the ring.
Incident at the Ring: Mayweather Kicks Referee Hector Afu
The main referee of the match was Mr. Hector Afu from Panama. In the second round, Mr. Afu warned Mayweather for hitting his opponent in the back of the neck. However, Mayweather did not accept this decision and asked Hector Afu to leave the ring. Due to Mayweather’s fierce reaction, referee Hector Afu had to leave the field and was replaced by Alfred Uzuquieta.
Mayweather and the Exhibition Match: Draw
After the referee change, the match continued without further intervention from the referee. Floyd Mayweather, with his superior form, almost overwhelmed John Gotti III in every parameter. However, the friendly match ended in a draw, because Mayweather could not knock out his opponent after 8 rounds.
Floyd Mayweather: Boxing Legend and Peak Achievement
Floyd Mayweather, 47 years old, is an American boxing legend with a record of 50 wins in 21 years of professional competition. Mayweather was honored by Forbes as the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2014 and 2015. During his peak years, he regularly earned $100 million per match. Mayweather’s total career earnings are estimated at $1.1 billion.
Mayweather’s Highest-Paid Fights
The two biggest moneymakers in Floyd Mayweather’s career were his 2015 win over Manny Pacquiao for $250 million and his 2017 fight against Conor McGregor for $300 million.
John Gotti III: Mayweather’s Opponent
Mayweather’s opponent in the recent exhibition match, John Gotti III, is the grandson of the famous New York crime boss of the same name. John Gotti III has had 6 professional fights and has a 5-1 record at CES Boxing. He has expressed his dream of competing in the UFC, the world’s largest mixed martial arts arena.
Floyd Mayweather is not only a boxing legend with an excellent record but also a major sporting event manager. His recent action of chasing the referee further confirms his power and influence in the boxing world.
