Former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather is facing two felony charges in Las Vegas after he allegedly used a bad check to buy a luxury watch at a thrift store.
The 49-year-old boxer was scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday in a Las Vegas court. Although he did not attend in person, a lawyer appeared on his behalf.
Prosecutors claim the check was written without sufficient funds
According to court documents, Mayweather is charged with theft involving property valued at more than $100,000 and passing a check with intent to defraud valued at more than $1,200.
Prosecutors in Clark County allege that in December 2024, Mayweather wrote a $200,000 check through Wells Fargo Bank to Las Vegas-based luxury goods store Gold and Beyond despite having insufficient funds in the account.
The charges were formally laid in April, and the case is due back in court in September.
Mayweather’s legal representatives have yet to comment publicly on the allegations.
Possible prison sentence if convicted
Under Nevada law, a conviction for passing a fraudulent check can result in one to four years in prison, along with fines and restitution costs.
The theft charge carries a potential prison sentence ranging from one to 20 years, along with fines.
The legal troubles continue outside 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 for allegedly failing to pay rent on a Manhattan apartment.
He was also involved in financial disputes with several jewelers and filed a separate lawsuit against a former business manager, alleging long-term fraud.
Despite 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 professional record of 50-0, is currently scheduled to appear at the Battle of the Legends boxing event in Athens, Greece on June 27.
