Floyd Mayweather is once again at the center of legal controversy. The former world boxing champion faces two felony charges in Nevada after authorities accused him of allegedly writing a bad check for $200,000 for the purchase of a luxury watch in Las Vegas.

According to Clark County court documents, the complaint maintains that the former boxer acted with “intent to defraud” by delivering a check that supposedly did not have sufficient funds to cover the transaction. The case adds to a series of legal and financial disputes currently involving the former undefeated champion.

What is Floyd Mayweather accused of?

According to the complaint filed with Nevada authorities, Mayweather faces charges of theft with a value equal to or greater than $100,000 and issuing or delivering a check with intent to defraud with a value equal to or greater than $1,200.

The Clark County prosecutor's office filed the criminal complaint on April 27 and subsequently issued an order for the former boxer to appear before a judge.

Although Mayweather did not personally attend the hearing held this week, he was represented by his legal team.

The $200,000 check that sparked the investigation

The indictment states that on December 31, 2024, Floyd Mayweather wrote a check for $200,000 from a Wells Fargo bank account to Gold and Beyond, a luxury goods specialty store located in Las Vegas.

According to court documents, the check was used to obtain goods or services even though the account allegedly lacked sufficient funds, assets or credit to cover the entire amount.

The complaint maintains that the former boxer acted consciously when carrying out the operation, knowing that the document could not be covered at the time of being presented for collection.

The possible sanctions that Mayweather would face

If convicted of the fraud-related charge, Mayweather could face between one and four years in prison, in addition to a fine of up to $5,000 and possible restitution payments.

For its part, the theft charge carries significantly greater penalties under Nevada law, including sentences of between one and 20 years in prison and fines that can reach $15,000.

So far, neither the former boxer's defense nor the prosecution have issued public statements about the process.

The other financial problems surrounding the former champion

The criminal case arises amid various financial disputes involving the former world champion.

Various plaintiffs in civil proceedings opened in several states in the United States claim that Mayweather has outstanding debts.

In addition, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) maintains a tax lien of more than $7.2 million for unpaid taxes corresponding to the years 2018 and 2023.

Added to this is another independent lien for more than $22,500, filed by a private residential community located in the Las Vegas area.

Mayweather also has million-dollar lawsuits

While facing these accusations, the former boxer is also involved as a plaintiff in several high-profile lawsuits.

Earlier this year he filed a lawsuit against Showtime for $340 million, alleging fraud and complicity in breach of fiduciary duty.

Likewise, he initiated another legal action against former business partners for $175 million, under similar accusations.

These processes continue to develop in parallel to the criminal case opened in Nevada.

The fights that are still on Floyd Mayweather's agenda

Despite the legal situation, Floyd Mayweather's sports agenda remains active.

The former champion plans to fight an exhibition match against kickboxer Mike Zambidis on June 27 in Athens, Greece.

According to people close to the former boxer, he keeps his passport and will be able to make the scheduled trip.

In addition, Mayweather has plans for a new professional fight against Manny Pacquiao before the end of the year, a confrontation that has generated expectations among boxing fans.

Uncertainty about Mayweather's legal future

The development of the judicial process in Nevada will be closely followed by both the boxing world and the legal and financial sectors involved.

For now, Floyd Mayweather will have to respond to accusations that could lead to significant criminal consequences while he tries to keep his sporting commitments going and resolve various million-dollar litigation that remains open.