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Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas
Prosecutors say the 49-year-old boxer wrote a $200,000 check for a luxury watch that was returned unpaid.
- Boxer Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Nevada for allegedly passing a $200,000 bad check to purchase a luxury watch from Gold and Beyond on December 31, 2024.
- Prosecutors charged Mayweather with theft value $100,000 or greater and intent to defraud; his attorney represented him during an initial appearance at Las Vegas Justice Court on Monday.
- Authorities claim the check was deposited and returned unpaid, while Gold and Beyond reportedly waited over a year before filing the complaint against Mayweather.
- This case adds to mounting legal challenges for Mayweather, including a $7 million tax lien and a $1 million back child support order issued in March 2026.
- Despite these legal developments, Mayweather is scheduled to return to the ring on June 27 in Athens, Greece, for an exhibition match against kickboxer Mike Zambidis.
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Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather Faces Felony Charges Over Alleged $200,000 Bad Check
Floyd Mayweather spent years building one of the most successful careers in boxing history, earning the nickname 'Money' through a combination of unbeaten performances and enormous paydays. The former world champion has long projected an image of wealth and luxury, often showing off expensive cars, jewellery, and private jets. Now, however, the 49-year-old finds himself dealing with a legal issue that could have serious consequences. Prosecutors…
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