Boxing Icon Floyd Mayweather Takes on Las Vegas Supercar Dealer in Legal Battle

In a surprising turn of events outside the ring, undefeated boxing legend Floyd “Money” Mayweather has found himself in a legal dispute with a prominent Las Vegas luxury car dealer. The boxer, who retired with a perfect 50-0 record and reportedly earned over $1 billion during his illustrious career, is now fighting a different kind of battle—one over alleged deceptive business practices involving high-end vehicles. Mayweather, known as much for his defensive boxing skills as his flamboyant lifestyle and lavish spending habits, has taken to social media to air his grievances against Vegas Auto Gallery and its representative, publicly warning others about what he describes as “bad business” practices.

The controversy stems from a major spending spree at the dealership earlier this year, which Mayweather had initially documented proudly on his social media accounts. The July purchases reportedly included at least four luxury vehicles, a typical shopping day for the man whose nickname “Money” reflected both his earning power and his willingness to flaunt his wealth through extravagant purchases of nightclub experiences, jewelry, and automotive masterpieces. However, what began as another display of Mayweather’s legendary spending has evolved into a contentious legal matter, with the boxer claiming he was significantly misled during the transaction process for at least one particular vehicle—a rare 2018 Maybach Landaulet.

According to Mayweather’s account of events, the dealership was willing to take back three of the purchased vehicles but refused to accept the return of the Maybach Landaulet, which had been sold to him for $1.2 million. This refusal prompted Mayweather and his team to investigate the vehicle’s history more thoroughly, leading to some troubling discoveries. “I had my team and my business partners do their homework on the car. Come to find out the car was in lawsuits and some parts were changed on the car,” Mayweather revealed to TMZ. Perhaps even more concerning to the boxer was the apparent price markup—he claims the dealer admitted to paying $1.1 million for the vehicle, a figure Mayweather had accepted, but further research allegedly revealed the dealership had actually acquired the car for approximately $728,000, representing a markup of over half a million dollars.

The legal dispute extends beyond just the pricing issues, however. Mayweather’s attorney has raised additional serious concerns about the vehicle’s documentation and compliance with various regulations. According to the legal team, the Maybach “lacked the required title, odometer, certification, DOT/EPA compliance, customs clearance, and inspection certificates, all of which are material to the legality of the sale.” These allegations suggest potential regulatory and legal issues with the vehicle that go well beyond simple price inflation, possibly affecting the car’s legal status and value. By publicly sharing a screenshot of TMZ’s reporting on his Instagram account, Mayweather has made it clear he intends to pursue this matter not just legally but also in the court of public opinion.

This confrontation represents an interesting chapter in Mayweather’s post-boxing life. While his professional career saw him defeat countless opponents through his defensive mastery and strategic brilliance, navigating the world of luxury purchases and potential fraud presents different challenges altogether. The boxer who was rarely caught off guard in the ring appears to have been blindsided in this business transaction, despite his familiarity with high-end purchases. The situation highlights how even the wealthiest and most experienced luxury consumers can potentially fall victim to questionable business practices in the high-stakes world of rare automobile trading, where vehicles often change hands for prices exceeding the value of average homes.

As this legal battle unfolds, it adds another dimension to Mayweather’s public persona. Beyond the undefeated boxer and the ostentatious spender, we now see Mayweather as someone willing to fight for principle and fair treatment in business dealings. For a man who could easily absorb the financial loss without significant impact to his overall wealth, his decision to pursue this matter publicly and legally suggests this fight is about more than just money—it’s about accountability and transparency in an industry where enormous sums change hands and where trust between buyer and seller is paramount. As with his boxing career, Mayweather appears determined to emerge victorious from this confrontation, defending not just his own interests but potentially setting precedents for how luxury vehicle transactions should be conducted with even the most affluent of clients.