LAS VEGAS — Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is facing serious legal trouble in Nevada after prosecutors filed felony theft and fraud charges stemming from the alleged purchase of a luxury watch using a bad check.
According to Clark County court records, Mayweather has been charged with felony theft involving property valued at more than $100,000 and passing a check with intent to defraud. The allegations center around a $200,000 luxury watch purchased from a Las Vegas boutique in late 2024.
Court documents indicate that Clark County prosecutors filed a criminal complaint against Mayweather on April 27. Three days later, a judge ordered the undefeated boxing icon to appear in court. Mayweather did not personally attend a hearing Monday, but was represented by legal counsel.
The charges include:
- Theft of property valued at $100,000 or more
- Drawing or passing a check with intent to defraud valued at $1,200 or more
If convicted, Mayweather could face significant prison time and financial penalties under Nevada law.
Allegations Involve Luxury Watch Purchase
According to the criminal complaint, Mayweather allegedly wrote a $200,000 check from a Wells Fargo account to Gold and Beyond, a high-end Las Vegas resale boutique.
The transaction reportedly occurred on Dec. 31, 2024. Prosecutors allege Mayweather knowingly issued the check despite having insufficient funds, property, or credit available to cover the purchase.
Records obtained by ESPN reportedly include a receipt showing the purchase of an Audemars Piguet luxury watch on Dec. 25, 2024. Authorities claim the check was written in exchange for property while Mayweather allegedly knew it would not be honored when presented for payment.
Boutique Claims It Tried to Resolve Matter
Marc Cook, an attorney representing Gold and Beyond, stated that his client attempted for months to resolve the issue privately before pursuing criminal action. According to Cook, the boutique filed a complaint with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office 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 told ESPN. Cook added that his client was reluctant to press charges and attempted multiple times to recover payment before turning the matter over to authorities.
“The client didn’t want to press charges against Mayweather in hopes of resolving the issue,” Cook said.
Potential Penalties
Under Nevada law, the fraud-related charge carries a potential prison sentence ranging from one to four years, along with fines and restitution. The felony theft charge carries even steeper consequences.
If convicted, Mayweather could face:
- One to 20 years in prison
- Up to $15,000 in fines
- Court-ordered restitution
At this stage, the allegations remain accusations and no verdict has been reached.
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