Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing felony charges in Nevada related to an alleged bad check used to purchase a luxury watch worth about $200,000. Multiple outlets report that prosecutors have filed two felony counts: theft and “intent to defraud,” after a complaint connected to a transaction at a Las Vegas luxury resale store. The watch is described as an Audemars Piguet (or Audemars Piguet-branded) timepiece. Reporting says Mayweather allegedly issued a check that could not be honored due to insufficient funds. At least one account states the cheque was written on New Year’s Eve 2024.
The Guardian and Al Jazeera note that if convicted, the theft charge carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison, though sentences of that length are described as uncommon. Several sources also note that Mayweather’s attorney has not publicly commented in the coverage reviewed. The allegations are ongoing, and no outcome is reported.
