Floyd Mayweather is facing renewed legal and financial scrutiny after being hit with felony charges linked to an alleged $200,000 bad cheque used to purchase a luxury timepiece in Las Vegas, a case that has now drawn an unexpected public response from longtime rival-turned-commentator 50 Cent.
According to AllHipHop, Mayweather is accused of writing a cheque with insufficient funds in order to acquire an Audemars Piguet watch from the Gold and Beyond boutique on 25 December 2024. Prosecutors allege that on New Year’s Eve he issued the payment knowing the account lacked sufficient funds, triggering charges of theft involving amounts over $100,000 alongside fraud allegations tied to the cheque itself.
If convicted on the fraud charge, Mayweather could face between one and four years in prison, alongside fines and restitution. The theft charge carries even heavier penalties, with potential prison time ranging from one to twenty years.
The luxury boutique reportedly attempted for over a year to resolve the matter privately before filing a formal complaint in February 2026, after repeated efforts to recover the funds allegedly failed.
The situation escalated further when 50 Cent reacted publicly, posting a message that mixed concern with blunt criticism. As quoted by AllHipHop, he wrote: “Damn Champ WTF is up if you need some money just call me. 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.”
The unexpected outreach marks a striking contrast to the pair’s well-documented history of public feuding, and underscores the seriousness of Mayweather’s current legal and financial pressures.
Beyond the fraud allegations, Mayweather is also contending with wider financial disputes. Reports indicate an IRS tax lien of approximately $7.2 million tied to unpaid taxes from 2018 and 2023, as well as additional claims including a separate lien from a Las Vegas gated community for more than $22,500. He has also filed lawsuits alleging he was defrauded of hundreds of millions of dollars in various business dealings.
Despite the mounting legal attention, Mayweather is still scheduled to appear in an exhibition bout against kickboxer Mike Zambidis on 27 June in Athens, Greece, with sources confirming his passport issues have been resolved to allow international travel.
The developments add another turbulent chapter to the post-retirement career of one of boxing’s most financially visible figures, as scrutiny over his spending and business dealings continues to intensify.
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