Floyd Mayweather is facing two felony charges in Las Vegas after prosecutors accused him of writing a $200,000 check that was later returned unpaid in connection with a luxury watch purchase.
The former five-division world champion was charged in April with theft and drawing and passing a check without sufficient funds with intent to defraud, according to court records cited by The Associated Press.
Clark County prosecutors allege Mayweather wrote the check in December 2024 through Wells Fargo Bank to Gold and Beyond, a Las Vegas designer resale store.
The case remains an allegation. Mayweather has not been convicted in the Las Vegas case, and AP reported that his attorney and representatives did not immediately return requests for comment.
The Check Was For A Luxury Watch, Prosecutors Say
The court filing described by FOX5 Las Vegas says Mayweather is accused of drawing and passing a $200,000 check on or about Dec. 31, 2024.
The check was made payable to Gold and Beyond, located on West Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas. According to the filing cited by FOX5, prosecutors allege Mayweather received cash and/or merchandise for the stated value, but the check was deposited and later returned unpaid.
AP reported that the criminal complaint alleges Mayweather wrote the check despite having insufficient funds in his account.
A Certified Letter Came Before The Court Summons
FOX5 reported that the declaration filed by Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Charles Thoman says a certified letter was mailed to the name and address listed on the check.
The letter allegedly notified Mayweather that the check had been returned and demanded payment. The filing says more than 10 days passed after the letter was mailed and that Mayweather failed to pay the check in full, according to FOX5.
Prosecutors requested a warrant on one count of drawing and passing a check without sufficient funds in the drawee bank with intent to defraud, value $1,200 or greater, and one count of theft, value $100,000 or more.
The Court Issued A Summons Instead Of An Arrest Warrant
Court minutes showed a judge found probable cause and issued a summons in lieu of an arrest warrant, according to FOX5.
Mayweather was scheduled for an initial appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court on Monday. He was not physically present, but an attorney appeared on his behalf, AP reported, citing the Clark County District Attorney’s Office.
The case is scheduled for another hearing in September.
Businesses In Clark County Have A Bad-Check Process
The Clark County District Attorney’s Office has a Bad Check Diversion Unit for citizens and businesses seeking restitution on bad checks. Its instructions tell businesses to send a 10-day certified written notice to the check writer at the address printed on the check, keep a copy of the notice, and gather documents before filing a bad-check complaint.
For high-value sales, the same paperwork matters before the dispute reaches prosecutors: the check, the returned-check notice, the certified letter, the receipt, the item description, and any messages about payment. Clark County’s instructions also say the certified notice should inform the maker that the check was dishonored.
The filing described by FOX5 follows that same sequence: a returned check, a certified letter, more than 10 days without full payment, and a request for criminal charges.
The Case Lands During Another Public Comeback
The charges arrived as Mayweather was preparing for another return to the ring.
AP reported that Mayweather announced earlier this year he was coming out of retirement and returning to competitive boxing this summer. He was scheduled to appear in Athens, Greece, for the “Battle of the Legends” boxing match on June 27.
Mayweather, 49, retired from professional boxing with a 50-0 record and has continued to appear in exhibitions and public events since leaving the championship schedule behind.
A Bad Check Case Turns On Intent
The central question in a bad-check case is not only whether a payment failed.
Prosecutors must show the legal elements of the charges, including the alleged intent to defraud. The court filing described by AP says Mayweather was charged with drawing and passing a check without sufficient funds with intent to defraud.
That is why the case is being handled as more than a private payment dispute. Prosecutors are alleging that the unpaid check was tied to criminal conduct.
For now, the public record shows charges, a summons, and a future court date. It does not show a conviction, guilty plea, or final ruling against Mayweather.