Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is facing felony charges in Nevada over allegations that he used a bad cheque to purchase a luxury watch valued at $200,000. The Hall of Famer has been charged with theft and intent to defraud in connection with the purchase of an Audemars Piguet watch in Las Vegas.
According to court documents, Mayweather allegedly issued a cheque from a Wells Fargo account on December 31, 2024, despite reportedly knowing that the account lacked sufficient funds or available credit to cover the payment.
The former world champion did not attend a court hearing on Monday, although his attorney appeared on his behalf as the charges were formally addressed. Prosecutors allege that Mayweather knowingly issued a cheque that could not be honoured, leading to the criminal complaint.
Marc Cook, attorney for the watch seller, said his client delayed pursuing legal action because he believed Mayweather would eventually settle the debt. According to Cook, the seller waited for more than a year before taking the matter to authorities after repeated attempts to recover payment failed.
Mayweather’s legal team has strongly disputed the allegations, arguing that the matter should be treated as a civil dispute rather than a criminal case. His attorney insisted that the boxing icon had no intention of defrauding the seller and rejected claims of deliberate wrongdoing.
The case is scheduled to return to court on September 17. Despite the legal challenge, Mayweather remains set to face kickboxing star Mike Zambidis in a full-contact exhibition bout in Athens on June 27 and is also expected to meet longtime rival Manny Pacquiao in a professional rematch later this year.
Elijah Adeyemi
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