Light heavyweight Umar Dzambekov (4-0, 3 KOs) returns against Dodzi Kemeh, (25-2, 23 KOs) in the eight-round co-feature on the next ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’ event set for Friday, June 9 at the Commerce Casino and broadcast live internationally by UFC Fightpass.
The event is headlined by a ten-round super welterweight clash between ‘King’ Callum Walsh, (6-0, 5 KOs) and veteran Carson Jones, (43-15-3, 31 KOs).
Callum Walsh is a good club fighter but will never be a world champion.

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Boxing Hall of Famer and undefeated legend Floyd “Money” Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) will hold a press conference this week to announce his latest exhibition fight as he prepares to take on professional boxer and mixed martial artist John Gotti III (2-0, 1 KO), the grandson of famous mob boss John Gotti.
This showdown will headline “Last Names Matter” taking place Sunday, June 11 from FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida in an event that will also feature musical performances from Ozuna and more. The event is dedicated to the loving memory of Marikit “Kitchie” Laurico, Mayweather’s longtime assistant who passed away suddenly in April.
Come on mayweather fight a tougher dude than that. Maybe Rosie O’Donnell.
In June 2005 it was Mayweather vs Gatti! Maybe this one will be more competitive! LOL! Loved Gatti but Mayweather was all wrong for him! Gotti best not look at the ref in the first round!!!
He’s retired, he can fight whomever he pleases. His days of proving himself are over. 50-0 against HOFers and world champions.
Wait, that can’t be the same son that took over The Gambino family when John Gotti went to prison. That guy has got to be 55 years old and was a fat fuck that didn’t look like he worked out a day in his life. John Gotti III has to be his son? Regardless, never heard of him and this is going to be a ridiculous fight.
Gotti III is not junior. He is one of Junior’s sons. I said one. JG3’s brother (Charles) is a made guy, and from what I believe, could be doing time as I type. JG3 wanted to live a normal life. That took great courage. I have nothing but love & respect for JG3.
May might need to take a dive with this one 🙂
John Gotti is 5-1 as an MMA fighter and thank God this is an exhibition boxing match because if it was an MMA fight, Mayweather would get pummelled…
Boxing or MMA, Gotti III would get whacked by Money Mayweather. Even at this point.
Damn straight.
We need to hear what Lucy, the resident boxing expert thinks about this.
“We need to hear what Lucy, the resident boxing expert thinks about this.”
– It’s Lucie, not Lucy.
– Lucie knows boxing, and backs up a lot of posts w/BoxRec stats and facts.
– Seriously??
– April Fools on 4/26??
Best outcome would be a bomb falling on the stadium.
Geez this clown at it again?!
Get a life now little Floyd! Find a hobby or just take a walk now on a short pier..
Most OVERRATED fighter ever little Floyd Mayweather. At least his uncle Roger had balls with a wicked right hand.
I’m not really sure how mayweather can convince himself that people aren’t laughing at him these days. That last event in Britain was virtually empty and who would actually pay to go see something like this. If Floyd wants attention like this why not go back to WWE and be an entertainment feature there?
John Gotti III by ko
“John Gotti III by ko”
– John Gotti III by assassination…..
It’s an exhibition folks, Floyd has already earned his stripes years ago calm down. He can fight whomever he wants. Stop whining and don’t watch if you’re not interested. I guess the appeal is fighting John Gotti’s grandson and the mob possibly telling Floyd to sit down or lay down. A smart selection that his previous fight. We all know John Gotti but the last dude I had no idea who he was. Lets see if more than 50 people show up this time.
this is true??? ahhhh
Let me explain how this work. Gotti’s family is still in the mob. Gotti III elected to live and lead a clean life.
John Gotti III is one of Junior’s kids. JG3’s brother (Charles) is in the mob, and from what I understand, is doing time. TIME. Something Delaware Joe needs to start doing. Anyhow, let’s get back to Gotti III.
The very fact he is out of the mob makes him a real winner in my eyes. I wish him all the best.
John Jr. & Kimberly have 6 kids.
They are Charles Herbert Gotti (mob), Frankie, Gianna, Angel, Nicolette and John III.
John III, of course, is Mayweather’s opponent.
WHO cares!!!
I wonder if Gotti makes Floyd an offer he can’t refuse…

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Many thrillers bomb at the box office because they’re hard to market and don’t often have happy endings, but these are some of the genre’s best.
Well-crafted thrillers occasionally see theatrical success, but even some of the best thrillers bomb at the box office. The thriller genre has long been a Hollywood staple, captivating audiences with intense and suspenseful narratives. Between mind-bending psychological movies and action-packed, adrenaline-fueled projects, the genre has delivered some of the most memorable moments in film history. Unfortunately, not all the best thrillers become successful. Despite their potential, thrillers often underperform due to marketing mishaps, bad release timing, or catering to niche audiences.
The general rule of thumb is that a movie needs 2.5 times its budget to become profitable, as that number accounts for marketing expenses and the movie theaters' cut. However, in the unpredictable realm of filmmaking, even the most exceptional thrillers often face challenges that prevent them from reaching that number and becoming box office hits. These films might not have reached the financial heights of their peers, but that doesn't mean they aren't glowing examples of how the thriller genre can engage viewers on a profound level.
While Emily the Criminal is not based on a true story, the movie covers an issue that millions of people struggle with: student debt. The film follows the titular character who is saddled with student debt but also locked out of the job market because she has a criminal record. As a result, she becomes involved in a credit card scam, which pulls her deeper into Los Angeles' criminal underworld. The movie is clever and original, and it features Aubrey Plaza's best performance to date. Sadly, Emily the Criminal only made $2.2 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo).
Zodiac is a meticulously crafted thriller by visionary director David Fincher, and the movie is the filmmaker's most ambitious project to date. The film follows the hunt for the real-life Zodiac Killer in San Francisco during the 1960s and 1970s. Zodiac totally gets under the skin as it depicts the suspects but never reveals who the titular killer is. Zodiac made $84 million against a $65 million budget (via Box Office Mojo), losing the studio millions of dollars. The film was positively received, and Zodiac remains one of Gyllenhaal's best movies. However, its 2.5-hour runtime and lack of a traditional resolution held it back from becoming a success.
Brian De Palma's Blow Out is as Hitchcockian as it gets, as the movie follows a sound engineer who inadvertently records a politically motivated murder while working on a low-budget horror movie. This leads the sound engineer to try to uncover what's going on, taking him on a tense and nerve-wracking journey. Blow Out is stylish, full of suspense, and one of the few remakes that are just as good as the original (the film is a retelling of 1966's Blow Up). Unfortunately, despite John Travolta taking on the lead role, Blow Out grossed only $13 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo).
The Sam Raimi-directed A Simple Plan follows three friends who find a crashed plane in the snowy woods, which contains a fortune in cash. The 1998 thriller explores the moral dilemma the friends have and investigates themes of greed as they deal with the quandaries presented after taking the cash. Out of his own filmography, A Simple Plan is Raimi's favorite movie, which is saying something given that it includes the Evil Dead series and the 2000s Spider-Man trilogy. The film massively underperformed at the box office, making just $16 million against a budget of $30 million (via Box Office Mojo).
Before making the groundbreaking sci-fi flick The Matrix, the Wachowski sisters' directorial debut was the convention-defying neo-noir thriller Bound. The thriller is about two women who conspire to steal mob money, and it also explores their romantic relationship. The film expertly balances tension, suspense, and sensuality. Just like all Wachowski movies, it's intensely stylish as well. Unfortunately, the directors didn't find financial success until three years later, as Bound only made $7 million against a $6 million budget (via The Numbers). The movie's performance suffered from limited marketing and controversial subject matter for its time.
Snake Eyes is a criminally underrated crime thriller about a murder at a boxing match, which is somehow tied to police corruption. Nicolas Cage plays a morally ambiguous detective, and it's another one of the actor's exciting uncaged roles. Unfortunately, Snake Eyes wasn't positively received when it was released, which led to a disappointing box office performance. Snake Eyes made $104 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo), which sounds like a success compared to its $73 million budget. However, based on the 2.5 rule, the movie would still have lost the studio around $80 million.
Running Scared follows a low-ranking mobster who must race against time to get rid of a gun used to kill corrupt cops — but in order to do that, he must find the gun first. The movie is an adrenaline-fueled, pulse-pounding thrill ride with a pitch-black tone. It's also Paul Walker's best non-Fast & Furious movie. While the movie stars Walker in its lead role, it struggled from a lack of star power. Running Scared received negative reviews, too, and currently sits at a "rotten" 41% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, Running Scared is a huge audience pleaser, as the movie holds a 79% audience score.
Stoker is a psychological thriller that explores the disturbing dynamics within a dysfunctional family. The film is a visual and atmospheric tour de force — as is every movie directed by Park Chan-wook — thanks to its eerie performances and brooding cinematography. The film makes no attempt to make audiences feel uncomfortable and, in fact, does an incredible job of leaving viewers uneasy. Unfortunately, Stoker barely made back its $12 million budget, making just $12 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo). The movie was a tough sell for mainstream audiences, as Stoker is such a slow burn and built almost totally on symbolism and atmosphere.
Twin Peaks is about who killed Laura Palmer, and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me is a prequel leading up to Laura's murder. The movie only made $4.1 million worldwide, and the film's international box office was shockingly poor, making $47,000 in theaters (via The Numbers). However, the 1992 release is so tied to the TV show that it was only ever going to appeal to a niche audience, and any viewer who hadn't seen the series would have been totally lost. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me also didn't do anything to solve the show's many mysteries, but that's what makes the film so alluring.
Considering that Fight Club has become one of the most celebrated movies ever, the movie had a surprisingly dreadful release. The film made $101 million against a $63 million budget (via Box Office Mojo), meaning that it would have lost the studio around $50 million. Fight Club also had a mixed critical reception. However, Fight Club is now considered one of the greatest thrillers of all time and one of the best thrillers that bombed at the box office. The film expertly explores masculinity and modern society, and it's all wrapped up in a subversive, graphically violent treat. Plus, Fight Club's ending is totally unforgettable.
Source: Box Office Mojo, The Numbers, Rotten Tomatoes
Currently splitting his time between Madrid and Chicago, Stephen Barker has been a staff writer at Screen Rant since 2020. Since graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with a bachelor’s degree in Film, Television, and Cultural Studies in 2014, he has written for numerous movie and music websites. Visit Stephen’s personal blog, Quaranste, where he writes about guilty pleasure movies, his latest musical discoveries, and how he stays creative during global pandemics.

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