Floyd Mayweather To Receive Juneteenth-Themed Belt

Floyd Mayweather To Receive Juneteenth-Themed Belt in June 11 Fight Against John Gotti III

The next boxing exhibition that undefeated boxer, Floyd Mayweather will participate in will take place next month in June. The flashy boxer will be presented with a specially-made belt at the boxing match that will happen on June 11.

According to TMZ Sports, the World Boxing Council (WBC) will be giving Mayweather a special unique belt that will commemorate Juneteenth. On that night, Mayweather will be fighting John Gotti III. Yes, if that name looks familiar, the boxer going into the ring is the grandson of the convicted crime boss family king, John Gotti.

The World Boxing Council has designed a special Juneteenth-themed keepsake for the exhibition boxing match that will take place in Florida.

The WBC also stated that Mayweather won’t be the only person receiving the specially made belts. The belts will also be given to three other boxers fighting on the card that night. These fighters are getting belts for recognition of what they’ve contributed to society. Robert Smith, James McNair, and Deon Taylor will get them along with Mayweather.

WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán expressed to the media outlet the reason for the acknowledgment. “Juneteenth is a national holiday and Floyd Mayweather is the best representative for success and glory through hard work and dedication. The WBC will thank and support these four great men who make life better for all every single day.”

The belt features broken chains and hands shaking … as well as the usual “WBC World Champion” etched on the front with “Juneteenth” underneath.

MMA Fighting reported last month that Mayweather’s opponent is also undefeated as a boxer. He is 2-0 and as an MMA fighter, Gotti has a 5-1 record. After going undefeated in his first four fights, the 30-year-old lost a unanimous decision in October 2020 to Nick Alley. Two years later, Gotti made his pro boxing debut in October 2022. He has beaten Alex Citrowske and Albert Tulley in those two fights.

Floyd Mayweather To Receive Juneteenth-Themed Belt in June 11 Fight Against John Gotti III