Floyd Mayweather, the former professional boxer who retired undefeated, is facing two felony charges for allegedly using a bad check to purchase a $200,000 watch in 2024.
Charges Filed in Nevada
The charges, which include theft and intent to defraud, were filed in Nevada. If found guilty, the theft charge could result in a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, though such lengthy sentences are rare for this type of offense.
According to Nevada court records obtained by ESPN, Mayweather wrote a $200,000 check for a watch he bought at a high-end store in Las Vegas in December 2024. 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."
Attorney Comments
Mayweather's attorney has not yet commented on the charges. However, Marc Cook, the attorney for Gold & Beyond, the store where the check was used, stated that his client filed a complaint with Nevada authorities in February.
"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 Background
Mayweather earned hundreds of millions of dollars during his professional boxing career, retiring with an undefeated record of 50-0. However, the Internal Revenue Service has filed a $7.3 million lien against the 49-year-old for unpaid taxes.
