American boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is confronting two felony charges in Las Vegas stemming from accusations that he issued a bad check to acquire a timepiece from a high-end resale boutique.
Court Appearance and Charges
Mayweather was scheduled for an initial court appearance on Monday at the Las Vegas Justice Court. However, the boxer did not attend in person; instead, his legal representative appeared on his behalf, as confirmed by the Clark County District Attorney’s Office. The case has been adjourned for a hearing scheduled in September.
The 49-year-old former champion was formally charged in April with theft and the offense of drawing and passing a check without sufficient funds with the intent to defraud, according to court documents.
Allegations of Check Fraud
Prosecutors in Clark County allege that in December 2024, Mayweather wrote a check for $200,000 through Wells Fargo Bank to Gold and Beyond, a Las Vegas designer resale store. The criminal complaint states that the check was issued despite Mayweather having insufficient funds in his account to cover the amount.
Ongoing Legal Troubles
These felony charges add to a growing list of legal challenges for Mayweather. He is currently facing a lawsuit in New York for allegedly failing to pay rent at a Manhattan apartment earlier this year. Additionally, he has been involved in financial disputes with multiple jewelers. In a separate legal action, Mayweather filed a lawsuit in New York against his former business manager, accusing him of orchestrating a fraud scheme that spanned several years.
