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Official Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti 2 start time, full fight card details…

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The always entertaining Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be back in action later tonight (Sat., Aug. 24, 2024) LIVE on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, as “Money” puts his undefeated combat record on the line in a main event rematch against John Gotti III.

JUST IN: How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III: Date, time, fight card, & more info…

Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III

This isn’t the greatest card or main event of the year, but Mayweather remains one of boxing’s biggest names and someone who stills attracts interest whenever he fights. Also, the first matchup between Mayweather and Gotti ended early due to excessive trash talk and a brawl inside of the ring so their rematch carries a little more weight heading into this weekend.

Not to mention the fact that this is the first time “Money” is fighting on Mexican soil. He’ll be getting paid pretty handsomely to do so.

So when exactly can boxing fans expect Mayweather to make his first walk in well over a year and settle his beef with Gotti III? Check out all of the viewing details below so you don’t miss a second of the action later tonight in Mexico City:

Start Time

  • Sat., August 24, 2024 from inside Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico
  • DAZN PPV fight card begins at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
  • Mayweather vs. Gotti 2 main event is expected to begin around 12 a.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT

Online Viewing

Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III

SEE MORE: Floyd Mayweather Names His Toughest Ever Fight – And It’s Not Pacquiao, De La Hoya or Maidana

  • Mayweather vs. Gotti 2 PPV main card can be viewed through the DAZN network
  • Current DAZN subscribers will pay $49.99 to watch the PPV main card

Television Viewing

  • For U.S. viewers, 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.

Mobile Viewing

  • Mayweather vs. Gotti 2 PPV card will be accessible through the DAZN app via Android, Amazon Fire, and Apple.

Bets & Wagers

  • For those feeling lucky you can visit DraftKings Sportsbook for all your official Mayweather vs. Gotti 2 fight odds and prop bets.

  • DAZN PPV Main Card (7:30 p.m. ET)

    Floyd Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) vs. John Gotti III (2-0, 1 KO); Exhibition
    Victor Ortiz (33-7-3, 25 KOs) vs. Rodrigo Damian Coria (13-6, 2 KOs); Exhibition
    Alan David Picasso (28-0-1, 16 KOs) vs. Azat Hovhannisyan (21-4, 17 KOs); Super bantamweight
    Curmel Tramayne Moton (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. Victor Vazquez (5-2-1); Lightweight
    Luis Rodriguez Ocana (15-0, 14 KOs) vs. Cesar Vaca (16-1-1, 11 KOs); Super middleweight
    Aaron Silva (14-1, 11 KOs) vs. Alfonso Flores (13-2, 9 KOs); Super middleweight
    Silvia Torres (21-3, 7 KOs) vs. Cecilia Rodriguez (13-1-1, 6 KOs); Women’s light flyweight

    “Prelims” Undercard (Untelevised)

    Luis Arias (20-4-1, 9 KOs) vs. Francisco Rios Amezquita (14-13-3, 10 KOs); Middleweight
    Jursly Vargas (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Bryan Eduardo Carillo, (3-1, 2 KOs); Lightweight
    Sekaye Maurice Terry (0-1) vs. Carlos Roberta Rosas (0-1); Lightweight
    John Easter (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Luis Morales Duran (5-1, 5 KOs); Light heavyweight
    Trenton Joseph Brown (2-0) vs. Jose Antonio Munoz Guadarrama (2-2, 1 KO); Super welterweight

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Mayweather Jr. vs Gotti III 2 Odds: Who is favorite to win the rematch?…

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Can Mayweather continue his dominance or will young Gotti find a way to pull off an upset?

Mayweather vs Gotti III will attract a lot of attention on Saturday, even though it is just an exhibition match.

JUST IN: How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III: Date, time, fight card, & more info…

However, the boxing PPV will be packed, something both fighters are looking forward to as stepping into the ring comes with a hefty financial reward.

Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III 2

Can Mayweather continue his dominance, or will the young Gotti find a way to surprise everyone?

If you thought Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson was a spectacle, Mayweather vs Gotti III is set to be another entertaining showdown.

The undefeated and self-proclaimed G.O.A.T., Floyd “Money” Mayweather, will step into the ring on Saturday, August 24, for an exhibition boxing match against John Gotti III, broadcast live on DAZN.

Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III Odds Analysis

SEE MORE: Has the Terence Crawford Era Met Or Surpassed Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather will return to the ring just over a year after his first fight with John Gotti III.

Their first encounter ended in controversy, as referee Kenny Bayless stopped the fight in the sixth round after both fighters ignored his instructions to stop using offensive language.

Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III 2

While facing John Gotti III is a step in the right direction for the “retired” Mayweather, the odds for Mayweather vs Gotti have “Money” Mayweather as the heavy favorite at -3,000 points.

Although it is an exhibition match and will not count toward his official record, Mayweather boasts a perfect 50-0 record, meaning that every time he steps into the ring, he commands the attention of his fans.

His opponent, John Gotti III, who originally started as a mixed martial arts fighter and is the grandson of the infamous New York mafia boss from the 1980s, will make his third appearance in the boxing ring, with his first two bouts ending in victory.

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How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III: Date, time, fight card, & more info…

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How to catch the light middleweight bout live from Mexico City this weekend

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will go around with John Gotti III for a second time this month in another exhibition bout at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, more than a year after their first descended into chaos with a no-contest result.

The pair previously met in 2023 as part of the undefeated fighter’s continued raft of one-off fights since his professional retirement, but farcical scenes ensured after trash-talking by both camps ended with a ring invasion and backstage brawling.

Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III 2

The two will hope to have a definitive answer in this latest contest, as Mayweather squares off with Gotti, the grandson of legendary monster John Gotti and a professional mixed martial artist in his own right. The latter could credibly score an upset if he exploits his opponent’s aging form, but with Mayweather continuing to defy expectations, even in these “friendly” contests, it will certainly take a terrific effort to stop him.

Elsewhere on the bill, Victor Ortiz and Rodrigo Damian Coria are set to go toe-to-toe, while there will also be an encounter between David Picasso and Azat Hovhanisyan.

So, when and where can you watch it all unfold? Who else is on the bill? What are the headline duo’s fight records? Allow GOAL to give you all the details as Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III prepare to clash in the ring once again.

When will Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III 2 take place?

Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III 2 will face off on Saturday, August 24, with the fight due to take place at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

SEE MORE: Terence Crawford Eyeing Canelo Alvarez Fight Exposes Floyd Mayweather’s Failure to Be All-Time Great, Explains Boxing Commentator

  • Date: Saturday, August 24
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK (Sunday)
  • Main event ringwalks (approx):11:06 p.m. ET / 4:06 a.m. UK (Sunday)

The venue has a storied history with combat events and has been a regular home for UFC bouts held in Mexico, along with local wrestling. NBA games have also been held there, with a view to future expansion into the market.

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How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III 2

Region Date Main Event Ringwalk Watch PPV Price
USA Saturday, August 24 22:00 ET DAZN 64.99 USD
Canada Saturday, August 24 22:00 ET DAZN 64.99 CAD
UK Sunday, August 25 03:00 GMT DAZN 19.99 GBP
Ireland Sunday, August 25 03:00 GMT DAZN 19.99 EUR
Saudi Arabia Sunday, August 25 05:00 KSA DAZN 69.99 SAR
France Sunday, August 25 04:00 CEST DAZN 19.99 EUR
Australia Sunday, August 25 12:00 AEST DAZN 39.99 AUD
South Africa Sunday, August 25 04:00 SAST DAZN 360.00 ZAR
India Sunday, August 25 07:30 IST DAZN 1,600.00 INR

 

Floyd Mayweather Jr vs John Gotti III 2 Fight Card

Weight Class Main Card
Light heavyweight Floyd Mayweather Jr vs John Gotti III
Super welterweight Victor Ortiz vs Rodrigo Damian Coria
Super bantamweight David Picasso vs Azat Hovhanisyan

Floyd Mayweather Jr exhibition boxing stats

  • Age: 47
  • Height: 5ft 8in
  • Reach: 72″
  • Total fights: 7
  • Record: 3–0 (1–3) (3 KOs)

John Gotti III professional boxing stats

  • Age: 31
  • Height: 5ft 11in
  • Reach: N/A
  • Total fights: 2
  • Record: 2-0 (1 KO)
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Usyk Rates The Power Of Anthony Joshua And Tyson Fury After Beating Both: “I Will Not Hide It”…

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OLEKSANdr usyk VS TYSON FURY AND ANTHONY JOSHUA

Oleksandr Usyk has beaten five Brits in the last six years, the most notable being Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

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After knocking out Tony Bellew in his last cruiserweight fight, the Ukrainian moved up to heavyweight in the hope of becoming undisputed in a second division.

He beat Derek Chisora before taking the unified titles from Joshua via unanimous decision and keeping hold of them in the rematch with a split decision.

A stoppage of Daniel Dubois served as his second defence before he scored another split decision win against Fury in their long-awaited undisputed clash.

Oleksandr Usyk AND Tyson Fury VS Daniel Dubois

Speaking at a press conference in his home country following the Joshua bout, Usyk said that one of Joshua’s punches ‘sent him to Elon Musk’ for a while before his fighting focus was re-established.

“There were quite tangible blows. You can see it on my face too. There was a cut when we hit our heads. Then a light blow from his jab broke an eyebrow, which was flooding my right eye with blood.

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“I will not hide that there were very sensitive blows to the chin, to the stomach, which sent me to Elon Musk for a while, but I quickly returned. In battle, adrenaline and emotions are so overwhelming that you feel it after the battle – pain, dizziness and everything else. In the ring, you are very focused on your actions.”

Joshua would typically be recognised as the bigger puncher when discussed with Fury, but speaking to the 3 Knockdown Rule podcast Usyk held ‘The Gypsy King’s power in high regard, too – particularly one uppercut.

TYSON FURY AND Derek Chisora

” I got uppercut you know, it’s like very pain. Hard pain. I feel maybe 10 seconds I say ‘hey, God, thank you, help me.’ I say to myself ‘hey Alex, move, move. If you stop, he’ll kill you.’”

His manager Egis Klimas then added what Usyk said to him about the uppercut after the fight.

“It was such a big pain I can explain only one thing, it felt like my tooth came out.”

What the Ukrainian felt was an old dental implant being impacted rather than the broken jaw Fury had claimed to have inflicted. After taking the best shots from Joshua, Dubois and Fury, Usyk still maintains that it was Chisora who hit him hardest.

He returns to the ring on December 21 to rematch Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Gervonta Davis’ trainer takes vicious shots at Shakur Stevenson and reveals why he’s fully outmatched…

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Mega fights in boxing are generally hard to come by, but fans have been blessed over the past few years with big names swallowing their pride in the chase for glory. This year, we’ve seen Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk deliver a true spectacle. Last year, we saw Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis link up.

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That latter fight went swimmingly for Tank, who knocked out Garcia with a vicious body shot after knocking him down earlier. Davis is certainly not scared of the high-profile names, so it’s no surprise to hear the recent rumors about him potentially fighting Shakur Stevenson. While most expect a very even fight, Davis’ team doesn’t believe that will be the case.

Shakur Stevenson doesn’t have a “hammer”

Tank’s trainer, Kenny Ellis, recently spoke about the potential fight and is adamant that Davis has something that Stevenson simply doesn’t: power.

Ryan Garcia AND Gervonta Davis

They can’t be 50-50 if Tank can punch and Shakur can’t punch… Let’s say Tank is behind and he’s got to get himself out of trouble, and that motherf***ing hammer is going to get him out of trouble. Now let’s say Shakur’s behind and he’s got to get himself out of trouble. How’s he going to get himself out of trouble? He don’t have no hammer.

via Cigar Talk on YouTube

SEE MORE: Alvarez was asked who he would bet on if Gervonta Davis fights Shakur Stevenson. Alvarez paid both fighters respect but said, “I put my money on Gervonta Davis.”

Ellis does concede that Stevenson “can box” and has “great IQ“, but he claims Davis does too. Tank’s trump card is his incredible power, which Stevenson simply doesn’t have, or hasn’t shown it to this point so far.

Ellis ended up taking it a step further, really laying into Stevenson and giving him no chance: “Tank is faster. He’s bigger. He’s stronger. He’s smarter. He ain’t got nothing on Tank. If it goes 12 rounds, I’m walking away from boxing.”

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Gervonta Davis Coach Makes Big Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda Prediction: “He Can’t Match Him”…

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Gervonta Davis versus Shakur Stevenson is one of the most mouth-watering fights that can be made in world boxing right now.

JUST IN: Gervonta Davis could bypass Shakur Stevenson and rematch one of his toughest rivals according to promoter

Both men are venerated talents and both currently hold a lightweight world title having also held belts in lower divisions.

Gervonta Davis And Shakur Stevenson

Davis has been rather plagued by inactivity in recent times and has fought just twice since April 2023 when he stopped Ryan Garcia with a brutal body shot. He returned earlier this summer to KO Frank Martin and, ever since, there has been much talk of him facing Stevenson.

Stevenson has been criticised in his last couple of fights against Edwin De Los Santos and Artem Harutyunyan. He won both unanimously on points but did so with a safety-first approach that meant there was little drama.

He has blamed that on a hand injury and his opponents failing to engage, promising fans that he will shine against the best competition. That, for now, doesn’t look like it will be ‘Tank’ Davis with both set for different directions.

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Instead, Shakur has been linked with a fight against William Zepeda on a Riyadh Season card.

Ahead of that potential bout, MillCity Boxing asked how it might go down and ‘Tank’s coach Kenny Ellis claimed it would be another easy night for Stevenson.

“I got Shakur boxing the s**t out of Zepeda. Fuck around and get a unanimous decision. He can’t match Shakur.”

In the most recent development, Shakur took to social media to claim Zepeda didn’t want the fight and is now ‘close’ to agreeing a deal to face former super-featherweight world champion Joe Cordina next.

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Claressa Shields knocked out Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in second round to secure light-heavyweight and heavyweight world titles…

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Claressa Shields floored Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse on three occasions in second round knockout win in Detroit; the American star stepped up two weight classes to fight for the WBO light-heavyweight title and also claimed Lepage-Joanisse’s WBC heavyweight belt

Claressa Shields VS Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse

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Claressa Shields knocked out Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse with ease in the second round to secure world titles in a fourth and fifth weight division.

Shields stepped up two weight classes to fight for the WBO light-heavyweight title and also claimed Lepage-Joanisse’s WBC heavyweight belt after flooring the Canadian on three occasions in Detroit.

Spiteful combinations from Shields troubled Lepage-Joanisse from the opening bell and she ruthlessly ended the fight in the following round.

With her back to the ropes, Shields unloaded a flurry of punches that sent Lepage-Joanisse crashing to the canva

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Lepage-Joanisse rose unsteadily and was floored again by a follow up attack from Shields that ended with a short, sharp right hand.

Another overhand right sent Lepage-Joanisse down again and the referee waved it off, sparking celebrations from Shields and her hometown fans.

“Looking at Vanessa in her fights, she pushed girls back because her legs are very strong,” said Shields.

“We made sure I have the power in my legs to push her back, and not get pushed back, and also really worked on the strength in my arms.”

Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, had previously won won titles at 154, 160 and 168 pounds.

On the undercard, Julian Smith, a deaf boxer from the Chicago area, improved to 9-2 with an upset split-decision victory over Shohjahon Ergashev at super-lightweight.

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Floyd Mayweather’s Net Worth Questioned By Eddie Hearn

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Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has recently voiced doubts about the true extent of Floyd Mayweather’s wealth, despite the retired boxer’s claims of financial supremacy. Known as the most financially successful fighter in boxing history, Mayweather, now 47, retired with a perfect 50-0 record and has since engaged in numerous exhibition bouts.

However, Hearn, in a candid interview, questioned whether Mayweather still possesses the vast sums of money he once flaunted.

Floyd Mayweather suggests he could take part in Saudi exhibition fight | Arab News

Hearn’s skepticism centers around Mayweather’s lavish lifestyle, which includes extravagant spending on luxury cars, private jets, and high-stakes gambling.

Despite Mayweather’s assertions that he has made smart investments, including ventures in real estate and gold mines in Dubai, Hearn isn’t convinced. In an interview with GRM Daily, Hearn believes Mayweather’s lifestyle as diminished his net worth.

“I don’t think he’s got the money he says. I don’t think he needs the money, but when you’ve got that lifestyle, when he’s spending what he’s spending, you start to wonder,”

Mayweather, who topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes with a reported $700 million earnings in 2019, has been adamant that his continued participation in exhibition fights is not driven by financial need but by his love for the sport. “I was born to be a fighter, I’m gonna die a fighter,” Mayweather has said, dismissing claims that he’s fighting for money​.

Earlier this year, his former protege, Gervonta Davis claimed that Mayweather was being detained in Dubai over unpaid debts.

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Floyd Mayweather Set To Rematch John Gotti III

The First Fight Ended In A Brawl

Nonetheless, the ongoing exhibition bouts, including a forthcoming rematch with John Gotti III on August 24 in Mexico, have fueled speculation about Mayweather’s financial situation. The rematch comes after their first fight in June 2023 ended in chaos, with a mass brawl breaking out after the referee stopped the fight due to excessive trash-talking.

Despite these doubts, Mayweather continues to assert that he is not fighting for money, pointing to his investments and business acumen. However, Hearn’s remarks add to the growing debate about whether “Money” Mayweather’s wealth is as secure as it once was, or if his lavish spending has taken a toll on his financial empire. As Mayweather prepares for his eighth exhibition match later this month, the questions surrounding his financial health remain at the forefront of boxing discussions. Despite the speculation, Mayweather continues to flaunt his wealth on social media.

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Danny Garcia Predicts Gervonta Davis-Shakur Stevenson: “Nobody At The Weight Beats Him”

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A Gervonta Davis versus Shakur Stevenson fight continues to elude fans.

The match-up pits two contrasting styles against one another, with ‘Tank’s raw power and calculated punishment facing its toughest test against the slick movement and elite defence of Stevenson.

Only two men have made it the distance with Davis, his other 28 fights ending by knockout, more often than not quite sensationally. On the other end of the scale, Shakur has just a 45% stoppage ratio but is notoriously hard to land on.

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Now both world champions at lightweight, the fight looked to be on the table when Davis’ negotiations with Vasiliy Lomachenko collapsed. However, it looks set to marinate for a while longer with both men recently confirming that a report stating there were talks for a November bout are false.

It will, fans hope, happen one day and predictions continue to roll in. Speaking to Fight Hub TV, two-weight world champion Danny Garcia backed ‘Tank’ Davis should the fight ever materialise.

“That’s a great fight. I like Tank. I think Tank is too strong at that weight for anybody, but skill-for-skill I think it’s a great fight.”

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An all-American, undefeated unification clash not being made with urgency is what many see wrong with the sport, but there’s always hope for 2025.

In the meantime, Stevenson may be considering facing number one challenger William Zepeda towards the end of the year. ‘Tank’s potential rematch with Isaac Cruz has now lost its appeal given the latter recently lost his super-lightweight world title to Jose Valenzuela.

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Terence Crawford Had Massive Fight Night Weight Gain Vs. Madrimov

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If you had to guess, how much do you think Terence Crawford weighed on fight night for his clash with Israil Madrimov on Saturday, Aug. 3?

Surprisingly, Crawford was the bigger man in the ring when he won a unanimous decision over the previously undefeated Madrimov.

The California State Athletic Commission released official fight night weights for everyone on the card at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Not only was Crawford heavier than Madrimov, but he also experienced the fourth-biggest weight gain from the official weigh-ins.

After weighing in at 153.4 pounds on Friday for the official weigh-in, Crawford weighed 169.8 pounds the night of the fight. The 16.4-pound weight gain is almost two pounds more than what Madrimov put on for the fight.

Madrimov was officially 168.6 pounds when he failed to defend his WBA title against the future Hall-of-Famer. Here is a list of the most significant weight gains from Friday’s weigh-ins to fight night on Saturday.

In their super middleweight fight, Steve Nelson jumped 25.4 pounds when he clashed with Marcos Ramon Vazquez.

Watch Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov Boxing: Stream PPV Online

Steve Nelson (167.6 to 193, 25.4 pound gain)

  1. Steve Nelson (167.6 to 193, 25.4 pound gain)
  2. Antonio Moran (134.8 to 152.2, 17.4 pound gain)
  3. Radivoje Kalajdzic (174.4 to 191.6, 17.2 pound gain)
  4. Terence Crawford (153.4 to 169.8, 16.4 pound gain)
  5. Isaac Cruz (140 to 156, 16 pound gain)
  6. David Morrell (174.8 to 190, 15.2 pound gain)
  7. Israil Madrimov (154 to 168.6, 14.6 pound gain)
  8. Marcos Ramon Vazquez (167.6 to 180.8, 13.2 pound gain)
  9. Andy Cruz (134 to 144.8, 10.8 pound gain)
  10. Jose Valenzuela (139.8 to 150.2, 10.4 pound gain)
  11. Ziyad Almaayouf (144 to 154.2, 10.2 pound gain)
  12. Michal Bulik (142.4 to 151.6, 9.2 pound gain)
  13. Jarrell Miller (305.6 to 312, 6.4 pound gain)
  14. Martin Bakole (284.4 to 288, 3.6 pound gain)
  15. Andy Ruiz (274.4 to 275.4, 1 pound gain)
  16. Jared Anderson (252.4 to 252.4, 0 pound gain)
  17. What can we take from Crawford’s weight gain, and does this tell us much about his form for a fight with Canelo Alvarez? Traditionally, fighters competing closer to their natural weight gain less from weigh-in to fight night.Fight Picks: Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov - The RingThat’s usually because they didn’t need to shed as much water weight to hit the contracted limit. It’s almost impossible to say for sure, but it’s not a wild guess to predict Crawford would likely weigh in between 165 and 167 pounds for a fight at super middleweight and only rehydrate up to 173 or 175 for fight night.

    Making the weight doesn’t show how well a fighter can perform at that size. We wouldn’t know that without seeing the fighter in the ring.

    However, Crawford’s jump in weight ahead of the fight with Madrimov proves he’s appropriately suited for 154 pounds–even if it means he won’t be as devastating of a puncher at that weight as he has been at 135, 140, and 147 pounds.

    With a fight with Canelo seemingly up in the air as the Mexican legend exchanges words with Saudi power broker Turki Alalshikh, we’ll have to wait to see what Bud’s next fight will be and in what weight class.

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