Full Breakdown
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Charged with Felony Theft and Check-Fraud Over $200,000 Watch Purchase
6/17/2026, 8:33:39 PM
Core Incident: Alleged Bad Check for Luxury Watch
Clark County prosecutors allege that Floyd Mayweather Jr. wrote a $200,000 check on December 31, 2024 from a Wells Fargo account to purchase an Audemars Piguet timepiece from the Las Vegas boutique Gold & Beyond. The watch was reportedly bought on December 25, 2024. The complaint states the account lacked sufficient funds, property, or credit when the check was presented, constituting “theft, value $100,000 or greater” and “draw or pass check with intent to defraud, value $1,200 or greater.”
Background & Financial Context
The watch dispute follows a series of financial controversies involving Mayweather, including a $7.2 million IRS tax lien, a $22,500 lien from a gated-community association, and civil suits alleging unpaid rent and missing assets. Mayweather has filed a $340 million lawsuit against Showtime and a $175 million suit against former business associates, claims that have intensified public scrutiny of his liquidity.
Key Parties
- Floyd Mayweather Jr. – former boxing champion, defendant.
- Gold & Beyond – Las Vegas luxury-resale boutique, plaintiff.
- Marc Cook – attorney for Gold & Beyond (Cook & Kelesis).
- Adrian Lobo – attorney for Mayweather.
- Clark County District Attorney’s Office – prosecuting authority (no comment to press).
Timeline of Events
- Dec 25 2024: Audemars Piguet watch purchased.
- Dec 31 2024: Check for $200,000 written.
- Feb 2026: Gold & Beyond reportedly files complaint with DA’s office (store’s account).
- Apr 27 2026: Prosecutors file criminal complaint.
- Apr 30 2026: Court orders Mayweather’s appearance.
- Jun 15 2026: Attorney appears on Mayweather’s behalf; hearing held.
- Jun 27 2026: Scheduled exhibition bout in Athens, Greece.
Legal Charges and Potential Penalties
Nevada law permits up to 20 years imprisonment and a $15,000 fine for grand theft of property valued over $100,000. The check-fraud count carries a possible one-to-four-year term, a $5,000 fine, and restitution. Statutory maximums are rarely imposed in full, especially when restitution is feasible.
Official Statements & Responses
Gold & Beyond’s counsel, Marc Cook, said the boutique “trusted Mayweather and was trying to give him every opportunity to make good on that” before resorting to criminal action. Mayweather’s attorney, Adrian Lobo, asserted that “this matter does not belong in the criminal courts” and that his client “looks forward to being vindicated through the court proceedings.” The Clark County District Attorney’s Office declined to comment.
Criticism & Opposition
Cook’s remarks characterize Mayweather’s lack of response as a breach of the store’s repeated attempts to resolve the debt. Legal analysts cited in the coverage note that elevating a $200,000 commercial dispute to felony charges is atypical, suggesting prosecutors view the conduct as deliberately fraudulent rather than a simple payment error.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Gold & Beyond’s attorney claims the complaint was filed in February 2026, whereas court records show the formal filing on April 27 2026. Mayweather’s side has offered no public comment beyond Lobo’s brief statement, and no details of a defensive strategy have been disclosed. The status of the watch—whether it remains in the store’s possession—is not addressed in the filings.
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 & Beyond
- “My client attempted to go through every avenue possible but got ignored,” — Marc Cook, attorney for Gold & Beyond
- “And Mr. Mayweather looks forward to being vindicated through the court proceedings.” — Adrian Lobo, attorney for Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- “We could have kept this s### from getting this messy. Now the Feds looking for you, love you bro I’m not mad at you know more call me.” — Curtis Jackson (50 Cent)
What’s Next
Mayweather’s next court appearance is scheduled for September 2026. The outcome will affect potential restitution, any impact on his upcoming exhibition fight, and could influence ongoing civil litigation concerning his broader financial affairs.
