Floyd Mayweather Hit With Two Felony Fraud Charges In Nevada

Last Updated:June 17, 2026, 06:23 IST

Floyd Mayweather is facing two felony charges in Nevada after allegedly writing a $200,000 check for a luxury watch that prosecutors say he could not cover.

Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has been charged with two felonies in Nevada after allegedly writing a $200,000 check for a luxury watch without having sufficient funds available to complete the transaction.

According to Clark County court records, Mayweather, 49, appeared through legal counsel at a hearing on Monday. He faces charges of theft involving property valued at more than $100,000 and issuing a check with intent to defraud valued at more than $1,200.

The complaint alleges that on December 31, 2024, Mayweather wrote a $200,000 check from a Wells Fargo account to Las Vegas-based jeweler Gold and Beyond in exchange for a luxury watch. Prosecutors claim the account did not contain enough money, property, or available credit to cover the purchase when the check was presented for payment.

Court documents state that Mayweather allegedly obtained property or services while “knowing that the check would not be paid," leading prosecutors to pursue both theft and fraud-related charges.

The case was formally filed by the Clark County District Attorney’s Office on April 27, with a court order issued three days later requiring Mayweather to appear before a judge.

Gold and Beyond first filed a complaint in February. According to attorney Mark Cook of Cook & Kelesis, which represents the business, the company deliberately waited before pursuing legal action in hopes that the matter could be resolved privately.

Cook said neither Mayweather nor his representatives responded to repeated attempts to settle the issue.

If convicted, the consequences could be significant. Under Nevada law, the fraud-related charge carries a potential prison sentence of one to four years, along with fines and restitution. The felony theft charge is even more serious, carrying a possible prison term ranging from one to 20 years and fines of up to $15,000.

Neither Mayweather’s attorney nor the Clark County District Attorney’s Office immediately commented on the case.

The legal developments come just days before Mayweather is scheduled to face kickboxer Mike Zambidis in an exhibition bout in Athens, Greece, on June 27.

The latest allegations add to previous financial issues involving the boxing icon, including multimillion-dollar tax liens filed by the Internal Revenue Service in recent years.

Despite those issues, Mayweather has reportedly reached agreements with tax authorities allowing him to travel internationally for business and sporting commitments.

(with Reuters inputs)

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