Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated former boxing world champion, is facing two felony charges for allegedly using a bad check to purchase a $200,000 watch in December 2024. The charges include theft and intent to defraud, with the theft charge carrying a potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison, though such lengthy sentences are rare for this offense.
Details of the Alleged Incident
According to Nevada court records obtained by ESPN, Mayweather wrote a check for $200,000 to buy a watch from Gold & Beyond, a high-end store in Las Vegas. The records state that Mayweather "had insufficient money, property, or credit" in his bank account to cover the amount. The theft charge alleges that he purchased the watch "knowing that the check would not be paid when presented."
Legal Proceedings and Responses
Mayweather's attorney has not commented on the charges. Marc Cook, the attorney for Gold & Beyond, stated that his client filed a complaint with Nevada authorities in February after the boxer failed to make good on the payment. "The reason for the delay is that my guy trusted Mayweather and was trying to give him every opportunity to make good on that," Cook said. "And it got to the point where he wasn't getting responses and wasn't getting money for a watch that Mayweather had for well over a year."
Mayweather's Financial History
Mayweather earned hundreds of millions of dollars during his professional boxing career and retired undefeated with a 50-0 record. However, the Internal Revenue Service has filed a $7.3 million lien against the 49-year-old for unpaid taxes, indicating ongoing financial difficulties.
