Former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather is facing two felony charges in Las Vegas after allegedly using a bad cheque to purchase a luxury watch from a resale store.
The 49-year-old boxer was scheduled to make an initial court appearance on Monday in Las Vegas Justice Court. Although he did not attend in person, a lawyer appeared on his behalf.
Prosecutors allege cheque was written without sufficient funds
According to court documents, Mayweather has been charged with theft involving property valued at more than $100,000 and passing a cheque with intent to defraud worth more than $1,200.
Prosecutors in Clark County allege that in December 2024, Mayweather wrote a $200,000 cheque through Wells Fargo Bank to Las Vegas-based luxury resale store Gold and Beyond despite having insufficient funds in the account.
The charges were formally filed in April, and the case is scheduled to return to court in September.
Mayweather’s legal representatives have yet to publicly comment on the allegations.
Potential prison sentence if convicted
Under Nevada law, a conviction for passing a fraudulent cheque could result in a prison sentence of one to four years, alongside fines and restitution costs.
The felony theft charge carries a potential prison term ranging from one to 20 years, in addition to financial penalties.
Legal troubles continue off the ring
The criminal case adds to a growing list of legal disputes involving the former five-division world champion.
Earlier this year, Mayweather was sued in New York over claims he failed to pay rent on a Manhattan apartment.
He has also been involved in financial disputes with several jewellers and filed a separate lawsuit against a former business manager, alleging a long-running fraud scheme.
Despite the ongoing legal challenges, Mayweather recently announced plans to come out of retirement and return to competitive boxing later this year.
The undefeated boxer, who retired with a 50-0 professional record, is currently scheduled to appear at the Battle of the Legends boxing event in Athens, Greece, on June 27.