Floyd Mayweather Jr. is back in a fight, only this time it is not in the ring. A Miami jeweler says the retired boxing star walked out with more than a couple dozen high-end watches and a pile of gold chains, then allegedly left a massive chunk of the bill unpaid.
According to a complaint filed in Miami-Dade County, AJ's Jewelry claims Mayweather picked up 26 luxury watches and 15 gold Cuban link chains last August and still owes roughly $1.4 million. The suit, filed Thursday in circuit court, asks a judge to order Mayweather to pay the remaining balance along with related damages.
Invoices attached to the complaint list a stainless-steel Patek Philippe 5711 and a Patek 5726 moon-phase at $105,000 each, plus a rose-gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 tagged at $235,000, according to Miami New Times. The shop says Mayweather wired two payments, on August 21 and October 7, 2025, totaling $300,000, but five checks written between August and November allegedly bounced, leaving about $1.375 million still due. The complaint contends Mayweather repeatedly acknowledged the debt and promised to pay, only to come up empty.
What AJ's Jewelry says
AJ's Jewelry, located at 17501 South Dixie Hwy in Cutler Bay, says it has been supplying jewelry to professional athletes and celebrities for decades. Owner Anthony Machado, often called the "King of Bling," is best known for designing the Miami Hurricanes' "Turnover Chain," a headline-grabbing sideline showpiece that boosted his local profile, per ESPN.
Context and other lawsuits
The case arrives as Mayweather navigates other legal battles. Miami jeweler Leonard Sulaymanov filed a federal action in January 2026, alleging Mayweather failed to comply with a January 2025 settlement that resolved earlier claims. The federal case is detailed in public filings on Justia.
Separately, Mayweather recently launched his own offensive in court, filing a $340 million lawsuit against Showtime, a dispute that centers on alleged financial wrongdoing and has been covered by outlets including WFTV.
Legal next steps
In the Miami-Dade case, AJ's Jewelry is asking the court to award the unpaid balance and other related damages. The complaint states, "Each time, Mayweather acknowledges the debt owed and promises to pay for the jewelry, then never sends the monies owed," according to Miami New Times.
The outlet reports that Mayweather's attorney did not provide a statement in response to questions about the lawsuit. For now, the case will move through the usual civil process, with more filings and discovery expected in the months ahead.
