Floyd Mayweather charged with felony theft over $200K watch

Floyd Mayweather is facing felony theft charges in Las Vegas after allegedly using a bad check to purchase a watch worth $200,000, according to court records reviewed by ESPN.

The undefeated former welterweight champion has been charged with two counts — one for theft and a second for intent to defraud. Both are felonies under Nevada law. The purchase took place at a Las Vegas jeweler, though details on when the transaction occurred have not been disclosed.

What the charges mean for Mayweather

Mayweather, who retired with a 50-0 record and earned over a billion dollars in purses during his career, now faces potential penalties that could include restitution and jail time if convicted. No hearing date has been set publicly.

The case marks the latest legal trouble for the Hall of Famer, who has previously faced domestic violence allegations and served a brief jail sentence in 2012. Court filings did not indicate whether Mayweather has entered a plea or retained counsel in the matter.

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• ESPN Boxing — Mayweather facing charges for passing bad check