Floyd “Money” Mayweather is renowned for his wealth accumulated through boxing. He now confronts potential legal consequences related to an alleged financial misstep. The legendary boxer might face significant time in prison due to accusations of writing a bad check for a luxurious watch in Las Vegas.

Felony Charges in Las Vegas

At 49 years old, Mayweather is facing felony charges from Clark County prosecutors. These charges include theft of property valued over $100,000 and passing a check with intent to defraud. His alleged misconduct traces back to a New Year’s Eve shopping spree in 2024 when he attempted to acquire a rare Audemars Piguet timepiece.

Mayweather reportedly used a $200,000 check from a Wells Fargo account, which was returned due to insufficient funds.

The boutique attempted to resolve this privately over a year by sending a certified demand letter to Mayweather. However, the issue persisted, culminating in a criminal summons.

Court Appearance and Potential Consequences

Mayweather’s defense team represented him in a Las Vegas court following the criminal summons. If convicted on both felony counts, he could face up to 24 years in prison.

This $200,000 incident is part of a larger financial challenge confronting Mayweather. He grapples with a $7 million federal tax lien for unpaid taxes and a judge’s order to pay $1 million in back child support. He also faces ongoing civil litigation related to unpaid expenses for private jets and luxury apartment rent in Manhattan.

Upcoming Fights Amid Financial Struggles

Despite these challenges, Mayweather plans to continue fighting. He has scheduled several exhibition matches and a highly anticipated rematch with Manny Pacquiao in September.