KHERSON, UKRAINE - MARCH 03: Boxing gloves of 12-year-old Kasprivskiy Maxim, the only karate kid who stays in the city from the first days of war, are seen during his training process in Kherson, Ukraine on March 03, 2023. Karateist Maxim continues his training in a shelter at just 100 meters from the river located in frontline of Kherson. Last week, he took part in competition in Kyokushin karate in Poltava and took 1st place. Now he is preparing to Cup of Ukraine. Kasprivskiy Oleksandr, his father is the coach. (Photo by Gian Marco Benedetto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)Gian Marco Benedetto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

John Gotti III Suspended 6 Months by Florida Commission for Floyd Mayweather Brawl

Joseph ZuckerJun 13, 2023

The Florida State Athletic Commission suspended John Gotti III for six months for his role in the post-fight brawl following his exhibition with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

MMA Fighting's Steven Marrocco shared a statement saying the commission "took immediate action" to discipline Gotti. Mayweather isn't subject to any punishment.

Referee Kenny Bayless ended the bout in the sixth round. However, Gotti wasn't done trying to land some offense on Mayweather, which prompted members of both corners to enter the ring.

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The grandson of deceased New York mobster John Gotti later labeled Mayweather an "enemy for life" on social media and tagged UFC star Conor McGregor in an effort to team up against the boxing legend.

In a since-deleted post, McGregor responded and said, "I back the Gotti's. The war is on."

Thanks to the melee, Gotti is probably getting more mainstream attention than he has ever received. The six-month suspension might prevent him from cashing in for the time being, though.

He's 5-1 as a professional in mixed martial arts, and he has won his first two pro boxing bouts. The most recent was a TKO of Alex Citrowske in January.