“END OF AN ERA”: Mayweather loses his undefeated record after a stunning eighth-round knockout by John Gotti III. Chaos ensues, and $135 million is lost.
In a shocking twist, Floyd Mayweather’s legendary unbeaten streak came to a surprising end at the hands of John Gotti III. The eighth-round knockout by the MMA fighter-turned-boxer not only left the former champion on the canvas, but also sent shockwaves through the boxing world, both emotionally and financially.
The exhibition fight, which many had dismissed as a mere cash grab for Mayweather, turned into a complete disaster when Gotti III landed a crushing right hand that knocked the 50-0 icon to the canvas. Despite Mayweather’s attempt to get up, the referee waved him off, declaring the victory by knockout for Gotti.
What followed was absolute chaos.
The fans in the arena erupted. Emotion boiled over when members of both teams clashed at ringside, forcing security to intervene. Several sources report that a brawl broke out backstage shortly after the fight, with rumors of injuries and arrests, but none have been confirmed.
But the chaos wasn’t limited to the ring.
With Mayweather’s previously unbreakable 50-0 record now shattered, the financial repercussions were immediate. Early estimates suggest that sponsors, bookmakers, and affiliated investors collectively lost more than $135 million within hours of the fight.
“This was supposed to be another easy win,” said one Las Vegas bettor. “No one believed Gotti would even come close. This upset has completely changed the script.”
Mayweather has yet to issue a public statement, but sources close to the fight describe him as “stunned and silent.” Gotti III, for his part, celebrated enthusiastically, calling the victory “the moment I was born to make.”
The defeat not only ends an era, but also casts doubt on whether Mayweather will ever step into the ring again. At 48 years old and no longer undefeated, his aura of invincibility has faded.
The king has fallen and boxing will never be the same.
