Floyd Mayweather, the legendary boxer with an undefeated 50-0 record, is facing two criminal charges in Las Vegas after being accused of writing a bad check to buy a watch from a luxury store.
Mayweather had an initial appearance at the Las Vegas Justice Court on Monday, but he was not present in person. His attorney appeared on his behalf during the hearing, according to the Clark County District Attorney's Office.
The formal charges against Mayweather are “theft, value $100,000 or more” and “uttering or delivering a check with intent to defraud, value $1,200 or more,” as reported by ESPN.
The case is expected to have a follow-up hearing in September.
Mayweather, 49, was indicted in April on charges of theft and issuing a bad check with intent to defraud, according to court records.
Prosecutors in Clark County allege that in December 2024, Mayweather wrote a $200,000 check from Wells Fargo to the luxury store Gold and Beyond in Las Vegas, even though his account had insufficient funds, according to a criminal complaint.
Mayweather's attorney and representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment, the Associated Press reported.
If convicted of fraud, Mayweather could face one to four years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000, plus restitution, under Nevada state law. Theft charges could carry a penalty of one to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000.
The criminal charges come amid other legal troubles for Mayweather. He was sued in New York earlier this year for failing to pay rent on a Manhattan apartment, and he has had financial disputes with several jewelry stores. He also filed a lawsuit in New York against his former business manager, alleging a multi-year fraud scheme.
Mayweather, a former five-weight world champion with a flawless 50-0 record, announced earlier this year that he would return to professional boxing this summer. He is also scheduled to appear in Athens, Greece, for the "Battle of the Legends" bout on June 27, according to a prior press release.
