Floyd Mayweather Jr 'fires' ref in middle of exhibition fight vs John Gotti III

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. did something Saturday night that most boxing fans are unaccustomed to seeing – he had the referee switched out in the middle of his bout.

The bizarre moment occurred in the second round of his match against John Gotti III in Mexico City. Mayweather was scolded by referee Hector Afu after it was determined he hit Gotti in the back of the head.

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John Gotti III receives a Floyd Mayweather Jr. left punch, at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on Aug. 24, 2024, in Mexico City. (Medios y Media/Getty Images)

Mayweather was unhappy with the call. "Money" told the referee, essentially, to get out of his way. Then, Afu and Mayweather exchanged words.

Afu was out of the match by the next round and Alfredo Uruzquieta stepped into his place, according to Bloody Elbow.

Boxing fans watching the match joked that Mayweather "fired" Afu in the middle of the bout.

The Mayweather and Gotti bout was a rematch from June 2023, which descended into a chaotic scene. 

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. is reprimanded by the referee during his fight against John Gotti III on Aug. 24, 2024, in Mexico City. (Medios y Media/Getty Images)

Mayweather and Gotti trashed-talked their way through more than half the fight with referee Kenny Bayless having a tougher and tougher time trying to separate them and stop their jawing. After Bayless stopped the fight, that’s when things took an ugly turn.

Gotti started to dip around Bayless to come after Mayweather. The two then started to throw punches at each other while