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Oscar De La Hoya calls out Floyd Mayweather: ‘Stop embarrassing yourself’

Oscar De La Hoya calls out Floyd Mayweather: 'Stop embarrassing yourself'Former world champion boxing star, Oscar De La Hoya appears to be less than a fan of former opponent,…

Oscar De La Hoya calls out Floyd Mayweather: 'Stop embarrassing yourself'

Former world champion boxing star, Oscar De La Hoya appears to be less than a fan of former opponent, Floyd Mayweather — claiming the Grand Rapids puncher is just “embarrassing” himself off the back of his rematch exhibition bout with John Gotti III earlier this month in Mexico City.

Mayweather, who retired from professional boxing back in 2017, most recently improved his perfect record to 50-0 in a showdown against mixed martial arts star, Conor McGregor — landing a tenth round TKO win over the Dublin striker in their grudge match in Las Vegas.

Oscar De La Hoya slams Canelo Alvarez as a 'Piece of S***': 'You're making the wrong enemies'

As for De La Hoya, the former world champion boxer called time on his decorated in-ring career back in 2008 following a stunning knockout loss to common-foe, Manny Pacquiao — and has since turned his hand to promoting under the Golden Boy Promotions banner.

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Oscar De La Hoya hits out at Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition bouts

However, sharing his thoughts on Mayweather’s rematch exhibition bout with Gotti III earlier this month — in which the former fired an official mid-fight on his way to a pummeling decision, De La Hoya hit out as his former foe for hosting “embarrassing” exhibitions.

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“Floyd Mayweather fought another exhibition against (John) Gotti (III) last Saturday, a real sh*t show that left the crowd booing in the arena at the end,” Oscar De La Hoya said on his Instagram account. “In the middle of the second round, Floyd literally had the referee swapped out. He didn’t like that the referee told him to stop hitting behind the head. Floyd is used to having the refs do whatever he wants, and he wasn’t getting his way this time.

“It was so embarrassing,” Oscar De La Hoya explained. “Floyd, you’re 50 years old. You’re a legend in this sport, and I’ve stood up for you in countless interviews, including Shannon Sharpe’s podcast last week. But you have to stop embarrassing yourself with these exhibitions. I know life i hard and life is expensive, but come one man, put your legacy first. Nobody wants to remember you like this.”

Sean O’Malley wants Floyd Mayweather: ‘I would love that … put him out’

Sean O'Malley wants Floyd Mayweather: 'I would love that ... put him out'Ahead of his return to fighting next month in the main event of Noche UFC at the Las Vegas…

Sean O'Malley wants Floyd Mayweather: 'I would love that ... put him out'

Ahead of his return to fighting next month in the main event of Noche UFC at the Las Vegas Sphere, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley has once more staked his claim for a potential future boxing move — in the form of a lucrative pairing against former world champion veteran, Floyd Mayweather.

O’Malley, the current undisputed bantamweight champion, is slated to headline UFC 306 next month at a monumental event at the Las Vegas Sphere, taking on surging number one ranked challenger, Georgian grappling star, Merab Dvalishvili.

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Most recently headlining UFC 299 back in March, Montana striker, O’Malley avenged his sole professional defeat in the form of a dominant unanimous decision win over two-time foe, Marlon Vera — landing a one-sided victory against the Ecuadorian challenger.

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As for former multiple weight and time world boxing champion, Mayweather, the Michigan veteran featured in an exhibition rematch against New York puncher, John Gotti III in Mexico City — likely beating the latter over the course of eight rounds in a non-scored pairing.

Sean O’Malley eyes future Floyd Mayweather showdown

However, appearing to hopefully land himself in the squared circle in the near future, Sean O’Malley claims he would knock out Mayweather if they ever laced up the gloves against each other.

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“”The first couple of highlights I watched from like round one and three, Floyd (Mayweather) was piecing him (John Gotti III) up, looking good as f*ck,” Sean O’Malley said on his podcast. “Like pull two’s… It was pretty f*cking sick… Me vs Floyd? I would love that, that would be crazy. Just get him right at the end, put him out, and put him in.”

Minting himself as the undisputed bantamweight champion back in August of last year, Contender Series product, O’Malley turned in an impressive second round win over former champion, Aljamain Sterling — stopping the Uniondale native with a stunning knockout win in Boston, Massachusetts.

Floyd Mayweather fires referee on the spot during Gotti III rematch – Mayweather vs. Gotti 2 Highlights

Floyd MayweatherFloyd Mayweather’s return to the ring on Saturday night was fairly uneventful aside from one particular moment in the…

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Floyd Mayweather’s return to the ring on Saturday night was fairly uneventful aside from one particular moment in the second round.

Emanating from Arena CDMX in Mexico City, ‘Money’ ran back his June 2023 clash with Gotti III after their first meeting ended in a sixth-round disqualification followed by an all-out brawl between the two corners that eventually spilled to the outside of the ring and backstage.

Unfortunately, there was nothing nearly as entertaining this time around as Mayweather mostly danced around and picked apart his opponent with potshots until the end mercifully came in the eighth round.

Though Mayweather clearly won the fight, no winner was announced as this was just another meaningless exhibition match.

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Official Result: Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III fight to a draw (no decision).

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However, there was one rather interesting moment in the second where Mayweather fired their referee.

Near the halfway point of the second round, the referee issued a warning to Mayweather for hitting the back of Gotti’s head. ‘Money’ disagreed and essentially told the referee to take a hike. As the undefeated icon began to grow more frustrated, the referee finally made his way out of the ring and a substitute stepped in to take over officiating duties for the remainder of the fight.

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Watch: Floyd Mayweather Arives in Mexico City in a Bulletproof Tank

Watch: Floyd Mayweather Arives in Mexico City in a Bulletproof TankFloyd Mayweather is ready for war. On Saturday night, the legendary pugilist’s exhibition world tour continues as he returns…

Watch: Floyd Mayweather Arives in Mexico City in a Bulletproof Tank

Floyd Mayweather is ready for war.

On Saturday night, the legendary pugilist’s exhibition world tour continues as he returns to the ring for a hotly anticipated rematch with John Gotti III, the grandson of American mafioso and boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City, John Gotti.

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The rematch will go down at Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City 14 months removed from their first meeting that ended in an all-out brawl after Gotti was disqualified.

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Showing up in style, as he usually does, Mayweather was spotted arriving in a bulletproof tank ahead of their sequel south of the border.

Floyd Mayweather’s Exhibition Tour continues with Gotti rematch in Mexico City

It will be Floyd Mayweather’s eighth exhibition boxing match after wrapping up his pro career with a spotless 50-0 record.

Since 2018, ‘Money’ has made stops in Japan, Florida, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, England, and now Mexico to compete against the likes of Logan Paul, former ISKA world champion Tenshin Nasukawa, and Deji Olatunji, the younger brother of English social media personality KSI.

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In his most recent appearance, ‘Money’ squared off with Gotti III in an exhibition bout on June 11, 2023. Less than a minute into the sixth round, referee Kenny Bayless put a stop to things and disqualified Gotti III for excessive holding and trash-talking.

Upset, Gotti III attempted to restart the fight on his own, going after Mayweather in the ring and prompting both corners to pour into the squared circle.

The seven-fight main card will air on DAZN pay-per-view for the price of $49.99 on August 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

DAZN can be broadcast directly on your television via Chromecast, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, LG Smart TV, Samsung TV, Apple TV, PlayStation, or Xbox.

Seven years ago Floyd Mayweather battered Conor McGregor

Seven years ago Floyd Mayweather battered Conor McGregorOn this day seven years ago — former world champion boxing pugilist, Floyd Mayweather brought down the curtain on…

Seven years ago Floyd Mayweather battered Conor McGregor

On this day seven years ago — former world champion boxing pugilist, Floyd Mayweather brought down the curtain on one of the most lucrative and impressive professional careers in combat sports — landing a tenth round knockout win over former UFC champion, Conor McGregor in the pair’s ‘super fight’ in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mayweather, a decorated former multiple division and time world champion boxer, is gearing up for his return to the ring this weekend — albeit in an exhibition capacity, taking on New York native, John Gotti III in the pair’s rematch in Mexico City.

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As for McGregor, the former undisputed UFC lightweight and featherweight champion has yet to make good on a return to combat sports since fracturing his tibia and fibula three years ago, however, has been heavily linked with an end-of-year return at UFC 310 in a showdown with Michael Chandler.

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And seven years ago today, in one of the biggest sporting events in recent memory, the above-mentioned pair of Flody Mayweather and Conor McGregor shared the ring in Las Vegas, Nevada — for a worldwide spectacle professional boxing match in ‘Sin City’.

Seven years ago today Floyd Mayweather beats Conor McGregor

Besting the Dubliner in an eventual finish, Floyd Mayweather gave up the first couple of rounds on the scorecards against McGregor — who would make his professional boxing debut in his outing with the Grand Rapids striker in the high-profile pairing.

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Turning up the pace on McGregor in the eighth round, Floyd Mayweather would almost force a finish in the ninth before forcing the ex-UFC champion back to his stool, and landing an eventual finish in the tenth frame — preventing the bout from seeing a scorecard in an emphatic win.

In the time since, both men have taken very different turns in their respective combat sports careers, however, have both been linked with a stunning future rematch — whether than comes in another professional boxing matchup, or another lucrative exhibition outing for Mayweather.

Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: ‘It’s Personal’, aiming for KO finish in bad blood rematch

Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: ‘It's Personal’, aiming for KO finish in bad blood rematchSeeing his first exhibition bout with John Gotti III end in a disqualification due to an alleged case of…

Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III: ‘It's Personal’, aiming for KO finish in bad blood rematch

Seeing his first exhibition bout with John Gotti III end in a disqualification due to an alleged case of excessive trash talking in June of last year, former world champion boxing star, Floyd Mayweather confirms plans to KO his rival in definitive fashion in their rematch in Mexico this weekend.

Mayweather, who ended his professional boxing career back in 2017 following a stunning fiftieth professional win, most recently took on former two-weight UFC star, Conor McGregor, stopping the Dubliner with a punishing eventual tenth round knockout win.

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Sharing the squared circle with Rockville Center, Gotti III in the summer of last year, Mayweather’s latest lucrative exhibition boxing venture ended in controversial circumstances – with the duo trash talking their way to an official disqualification result.

John Gotti III wants to KO rival Floyd Mayweather in personal rematch

However, taking on Michigan megastar, Mayweather this weekend in Mexico City in an exhibition rematch, Gotti III revealed plans to end his “personal” fight series with the former with a blistering knockout win.

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“I know this is going to be a very tough fight,” John Gotti III told Big Fight Weekend. “I know there’s a lot of bad blood and I know man-to-man, Floyd (Mayweather) wants to settle this as do I. Forget all the boxing and all that other stuff. It’s between me and him. It’s personal.”

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“In the ring, it’s personal,” John Gotti III explained. “Outside the ring, I wish him one hundred years of health and happiness. But how would I feel to knock him out? I’d feel great. He’s just an opponent now, he’s just a face. If he comes in the way he came in the first fight, he’s going to get caught. He was very lax and lazy. If he comes in – there was a lot of mistakes he made as well, he’s going to get caught.”