Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated former boxing world champion, is facing two felony charges after allegedly using a bad check to purchase a $200,000 watch in Las Vegas 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 at Gold & Beyond, a high-end store in Las Vegas. However, the records indicate that Mayweather had insufficient funds 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."
Mayweather's attorney has not commented on the charges. Marc Cook, an attorney for Gold & Beyond, stated that his client filed a complaint with Nevada authorities in February 2025. "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 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.
The case highlights ongoing financial troubles for the former athlete, despite his past earnings. The watch in question remains in Mayweather's possession, according to reports.
