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Miami Jeweler Sues Floyd Mayweather Jr. Over Unpaid Jewelry Bills
2/13/2026, 2:29:41 AM
Allegations of Unpaid Debts
AJ’s Jewelry, a Miami-based jewelry store, has filed a lawsuit against retired boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., claiming he owes $1.375 million for luxury jewelry items purchased but not fully paid for. The lawsuit, submitted to the Miami-Dade County circuit court, details that Mayweather, a customer for over 17 years, visited the store in August 2025 and acquired 15 gold Cuban link chains, one gold bracelet, and 26 luxury watches from brands including Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet. According to the complaint, Mayweather requested to defer payment of the $1.675 million owed.
The jeweler asserts that Mayweather has only made partial payments totaling $300,000 through two wire transfers in August and October 2025. The lawsuit also states that five checks issued by Mayweather between August and November 2025 bounced, leading to the current claim for the remaining balance. AJ’s Jewelry owner, Anthony Machado, known as the “King of Bling,” claims that despite repeated requests for payment, Mayweather has acknowledged the debt but failed to remit the owed funds.
Previous Legal Issues
This lawsuit is not Mayweather's first encounter with legal claims regarding unpaid jewelry. In a separate case, jeweler Leonard Sulaymanov filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida, alleging that Mayweather and his associate, Jona Rechnitz, violated a January 2025 settlement agreement related to a previous $4 million lawsuit for unpaid luxury watches and jewelry. Sulaymanov contends that Mayweather and Rechnitz have not adhered to the payment schedule outlined in the settlement, which required payments in three installments.
The complaint highlights a perceived disregard for financial obligations, noting that while Mayweather was in default of the settlement agreement, he was seen vacationing in the South of France and displaying large sums of cash on social media. This behavior has been characterized as indicative of an "arrogant, cavalier attitude" towards his legal and contractual responsibilities.
Criticism & Opposition
Critics of Mayweather's financial practices have pointed to these lawsuits as evidence of a pattern of behavior where he fails to meet his financial commitments. The juxtaposition of his lavish lifestyle against his alleged unpaid debts raises questions about his financial management and accountability.
Official Statements & Responses
As of now, Mayweather's attorney has not provided a public statement regarding the lawsuit filed by AJ’s Jewelry. The jeweler's complaint emphasizes the long-standing relationship between the parties and the reliance placed on Mayweather's assurances of payment.
Verbatim Quotes
“Because of the parties’ long-standing relationship and prior transactions, AJ’s Jewelry reasonably believed and relied upon Mayweather’s promises to pay for the jewelry items that it took possession of in full,” — AJ’s Jewelry Complaint
“Then on June 30, 2025, while failing to make the second installment payment, defendants Mr. Mayweather and Mr. Rechnitz were enjoying a vacation in the South of France and bragging about how much money they were spending,” — Leonard Sulaymanov Complaint
What's Next
The legal proceedings will continue as AJ’s Jewelry seeks to recover the outstanding balance, while the implications of these lawsuits may further affect Mayweather's reputation and financial dealings in the luxury goods market.
