Retired Boxer Mayweather Sued by Miami Jeweler for $1.3M

AJ's Jewelry claims Mayweather owes for luxury watches and chains he failed to fully pay for.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Retired professional boxer Floyd Mayweather is being sued by Miami-based jeweler AJ's Jewelry for $1.3 million. The jeweler alleges that Mayweather took possession of 15 gold Cuban link chains, a gold bracelet, and 26 high-end watches from brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Audemars Piguet, but failed to fully pay the $1.675 million bill despite being a client for 17 years.

Why it matters

This lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal issues Mayweather has faced in recent years regarding unpaid jewelry bills, highlighting the boxer's apparent financial troubles despite his reputation for flaunting wealth. The case also sheds light on the challenges small businesses can face when dealing with high-profile clients who don't fulfill their payment obligations.

The details

According to the lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade County, Mayweather acknowledged the debt owed to AJ's Jewelry but has repeatedly failed to make good on promises to pay the remaining balance. The jeweler claims Mayweather tried to pay with five different checks between August and November 2025, but they all bounced. While Mayweather did wire two payments totaling $300,000 in August and October, the rest of the $1.675 million bill remains unpaid.

  • In August and October 2025, Mayweather made two payments totaling $300,000 to AJ's Jewelry.
  • Between August and November 2025, Mayweather attempted to pay with five checks that all bounced.

The players

Floyd Mayweather

A retired professional boxer known for his lavish lifestyle and financial troubles, including previous lawsuits over unpaid jewelry bills.

AJ's Jewelry

A legendary Miami-based jewelry store that has been a client of Mayweather's for 17 years.

Anthony Machado

The owner of AJ's Jewelry and the mastermind behind the University of Miami's iconic 'Turnover Chain.'

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What they’re saying

“Because of the parties' long-standing relationship and prior transactions, AJ's Jewelry reasonably believed and relied upon Mayweather's promises to pay for the jewelry items that it took possession of in full.”

— AJ's Jewelry (Lawsuit filing)

“AJ's Jewelry has repeatedly contacted Mayweather both orally and in writing to request payment of the remaining balance for the jewelry. Each time, Mayweather acknowledges the debt owed and promises to pay for the jewelry, then never sends the monies owed.”

— AJ's Jewelry (Lawsuit filing)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow Mayweather to settle the debt out of court or proceed with the lawsuit.

The takeaway

This case highlights the financial challenges even high-profile celebrities can face when it comes to fulfilling payment obligations, and the legal risks small businesses take on when extending credit to such clients.