Former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing two felony charges in Nevada after allegedly issuing a bad check worth $200,000 to purchase a luxury watch from a Las Vegas retailer.
According to court documents, prosecutors allege that Mayweather wrote the check in December 2024 to buy a high-end watch from Gold and Beyond, a luxury resale store in Las Vegas. Authorities claim the former boxer did not have sufficient funds or credit in the account when the check was issued.
The 49-year-old has been charged with felony theft involving property valued at more than $100,000 and passing a check with intent to defraud. Nevada court records indicate that the charges were formally filed earlier this year following a complaint from the retailer.
The store reportedly delayed legal action for several months in the hope that the matter could be resolved privately. However, after repeated attempts to recover the payment allegedly went unanswered, the case was referred to authorities.
Mayweather did not personally attend a recent court hearing and was represented by legal counsel. His next court appearance is expected later this year as the case moves forward through the Nevada judicial system.
If convicted, Mayweather could face significant penalties, including a prison sentence and financial fines under Nevada law. Legal experts note that the theft charge carries the most serious potential consequences because of the high value involved in the transaction.
The allegations add to a series of recent legal and financial disputes involving the undefeated former champion, who retired with a professional record of 50 wins and no losses. Despite the charges, Mayweather remains scheduled to participate in an exhibition boxing event in Greece later this month.
Neither Mayweather nor his representatives had publicly commented in detail on the allegations at the time of reporting. The case is expected to attract significant attention given Mayweather’s status as one of the most successful and highest-earning boxers in sporting history.
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