Miami Jeweler Sues Floyd Mayweather Over $1.4M Watch Tab

AJ's Jewelry says boxing star picked up 26 watches and 15 chains but paid only $300K, leaving $1.4M unpaid

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A Miami jeweler, AJ's Jewelry, has filed a lawsuit against retired boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., alleging that Mayweather picked up 26 luxury watches and 15 gold Cuban link chains in August 2025 but has only paid $300,000 of the $1.7 million total bill, leaving around $1.4 million unpaid.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing legal issues and financial disputes that professional athletes like Mayweather can face, especially around high-end luxury purchases. It also shines a light on the world of celebrity jewelry and the potential risks for luxury retailers when dealing with famous clientele.

The details

According to the lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade County, Mayweather picked up the watches and chains from AJ's Jewelry in August 2025. The complaint lists several high-end watches, including a stainless-steel Patek Philippe 5711 and a Patek 5726 moon-phase, each valued at $105,000, as well as a rose-gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 worth $235,000. Mayweather allegedly wired two payments totaling $300,000 in August and October 2025, but five checks he wrote between August and November bounced, leaving around $1.375 million still owed.

  • In August 2025, Mayweather picked up the 26 watches and 15 chains from AJ's Jewelry.
  • On August 21, 2025, Mayweather wired a payment of an undisclosed amount to AJ's Jewelry.
  • On October 7, 2025, Mayweather wired another payment of an undisclosed amount to AJ's Jewelry.
  • Between August and November 2025, Mayweather wrote five checks to AJ's Jewelry that bounced.

The players

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

A retired professional boxer who is being sued by a Miami jeweler for allegedly failing to pay the full $1.7 million bill for 26 luxury watches and 15 gold chains he purchased in August 2025.

AJ's Jewelry

A Miami-based jewelry store that has supplied jewelry to professional athletes and celebrities for decades. The store is suing Mayweather for the unpaid balance on the $1.7 million bill.

Anthony Machado

The owner of AJ's Jewelry, often referred to as the "King of Bling," who is best known for designing the Miami Hurricanes' "Turnover Chain."

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What’s next

The case will move through the usual civil process, with more filings and discovery expected in the months ahead.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential risks luxury retailers face when dealing with high-profile clientele, as well as the ongoing legal issues and financial disputes that can arise for professional athletes like Mayweather around large purchases.