A martial artist and MMA fighter of mixed ethnicity, John Gotti III was raised in a family of combat sports lovers, which made him passionate about combat sports and martial arts.
John Gotti III was born in New York, United States, on November 2, 1991, to American former mobster John A Gotti and his wife, Kimberly Albanese.
Wishing a very happy birthday to the one and only John Gotti III! Cent’anni pic.twitter.com/mgEXujM77E
— John Gotti III (@teamgottimma) November 2, 2021
Even though John is all-American, having been born and raised in the United States, his background has a European twist, with Italian and Russian influences.
The grandson of the famous Gambino crime boss John Gotti and Victoria DiGiorgio Gotti, John Gotti III, has a complex mix of different ethnicities on his grandmother’s side.
As for the ethnic mix, his grandmother’s father was of Italian descent, and his mother was half-Italian, half-Russian. However, his roots on his mother’s and grandfather’s sides are American.
Despite his family being involved in crime, John Gotti III’s upbringing was all about discipline and values!
John Gotti III grew up in a crime family. His grandfather was a mafioso and boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City.
Likewise, his father continued his grandfather’s legacy and joined the Gambino crime family. Additionally, the authorities imprisoned his grandfather and father both for charges like kidnapping, racketeering, and so on.
What’s up Twitter…been quiet…next fight coming soon #mma #teamgottimma pic.twitter.com/f1GOmOAkFV
— John Gotti III (@teamgottimma) September 10, 2021
Despite his family members’ questionable past, his upbringing was all about discipline, values, and personal growth. According to Essentially Sports, he grew up in a Roman Catholic home, which shaped his values and traditions.
Besides, on the professional side, John has chosen to shape his legacy and build his career outside of the criminal side of his family.
John made his mixed martial arts debut in 2017 and gained recognition, competing in the CES MMA promotion. There, he displayed an aggressive style and the ability to finish fights.
Additional Information
- John Gotti III has a professional boxing record of five wins and one loss and a professional boxing record of two wins and no losses.
- He got into sports early on, acting in his high school football team and showing off his athletic skills and competitive nature.
- He was a great football player, but slowly, his interest shifted to MMA, and he started training hard at Bellmore Kickboxing Academy.
