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Conor McGregor backs John Gotti after plea to join rivalry with Floyd Mayweather: ‘The war is on’

Former undisptued UFC lightweight and featherweight champion, Conor McGregor has joined forces with John Gotti III – the grandson of the late crime boss, John Gotti – with the duo appearing to back each other amid their shared rivalry with former boxing world champion, Floyd Mayweather.

Gotti III, a mixed martial arts fighter himself, headlined a boxing card last night in an exhibition showdown with former world champion, Mayweather, fighting over the course of four rounds.

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However, the pairing ended in huge controversy, with a massive brawl breaking out between both camps and teams, after Gotti III was disqualified by referee, Kenny Bayliss for excessive holding – with the fighter then targeting Mayweather and attempting to brawl with the Michigan veteran at the ropes.