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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Charged with Felony Theft and Fraud Over $200,000 Watch Purchase
6/17/2026, 5:49:31 AM
Felony Charges Over $200,000 Watch Purchase
On Dec 31, 2024, Floyd Mayweather Jr. allegedly wrote a $200,000 check from a Wells Fargo account to Gold and Beyond, a Las Vegas resale boutique, to purchase an Audemars Piguet watch. Clark County prosecutors filed counts—grand theft of property ($100,000 or greater) and check-fraud ($1,200 or greater). Mayweather’s counsel appeared at the April 27 arraignment.
Financial Disputes
The case coincides with an IRS lien over $7.2 million from 2018-2023 and a $22,500 lien from a Las Vegas community. Mayweather has sued Showtime for $340 million and former manager Jona Rechnitz for $175 million. Gold and Beyond, represented by attorney Marc Cook, is the retailer in the watch transaction.
Charges and Penalties
Nevada law makes grand theft of property punishable by one to twenty years in prison and fines up to $15,000. The intent-to-defraud count carries one to four years imprisonment, a fine up to $5,000, and restitution. Beyond the $200,000 watch, Mayweather also faces the $7.2 million IRS lien and other civil claims.
Official Statements & Responses
The Clark County District Attorney’s Office declined comment, and Mayweather’s attorney did not respond. Gold and Beyond’s lawyer Marc Cook said the retailer initially pursued a private settlement before filing criminal charges, after attempts to obtain payment.
Criticism from the Retailer
Cook called Mayweather’s actions a breach of trust, noting the retailer “trusted Mayweather and gave him every opportunity to make good on the debt” before filing charges. He added the shop “was not getting responses and was not getting money for a watch that Mayweather had for well over a year.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Mayweather is scheduled for a September appearance, but a trial date is unset. Neither the district attorney nor his counsel have disclosed a plea. Sources differ on whether his passport faced revocation due to the IRS lien, with one noting a later-resolved threat.
Verbatim Quotes
"The reason for the delay is that my guy trusted Mayweather and was trying to give him every opportunity to make good on that." — Marc Cook, Attorney for Gold and Beyond
"It got to the point where he wasn't getting responses and wasn't getting money for a watch that Mayweather had for well over a year." — Marc Cook, Attorney for Gold and Beyond
"My client didn't want to press charges against Mayweather in hopes of resolving the issue." — Marc Cook, Attorney for Gold and Beyond
"My client attempted to go through every avenue possible but got ignored." — Marc Cook, Attorney for Gold and Beyond
What's Next
Mayweather’s next court appearance is set for September, though a trial date remains unset. He is slated for an exhibition bout against kickboxer Mike Zambidis on June 27 in Athens, Greece. The case may affect his travel and future fights.
