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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – AUGUST 30: former boxer Floyd Mayweather sits in the prime box seats during the game between Nashville SC and Inter Miami on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: AUG 30 MLS, Fussball Herren, USA – Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon1053541

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – AUGUST 30: former boxer Floyd Mayweather sits in the prime box seats during the game between Nashville SC and Inter Miami on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: AUG 30 MLS, Fussball Herren, USA – Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon1053541
Floyd Mayweather appears determined to silence his critics. Despite swirling bankruptcy rumors, the 48-year-old continues to flaunt his wealth, firmly shutting down any talk of financial troubles. Earlier this year, ‘Money’ made an appearance on The Tonight Show, which starred Jimmy Fallon, where the speculations began.
During his appearance on the show, the undefeated boxer proudly claimed that he owns upwards of 100 buildings, and 99% of them are in New York. Seeing this, Mayweather’s former friend and now rival, 50 Cent, questioned the legitimacy of Mayweather’s claims. The rapper continued taking shots at the boxing legend through his Instagram. Then, in early April, ‘Fiddy’ shared a clip from Fighters Corner News titled, “Stephen A. Smith EXPOSES Floyd Mayweather For Going BANKRUPT After $402 Million SCAM.” He also added, “Damn Champ they caught you CAPPIN. Hahahaha Time for another exhibition! LOL,” suggesting Mayweather was lying about his wealth and needed exhibition fights to recover financially.
The situation worsened for the former five-division champion when Business Insider published a report exposing the reality behind Mayweather’s purported real estate dealings in New York. According to their exclusive report, New York City property records—typically updated within days of a sale—showed no ownership transfers for the buildings Mayweather claimed to have purchased. Additionally, the NYC Housing Partnership, a key partner in many of these properties for tax breaks and affordability programs, stated it had not been notified of any sale, pending sale, or change in ownership—a standard procedure in such transactions. This revelation followed earlier claims by insider Rick Glaser about Mayweather’s shaky financial standing, further fueling doubts about his finances.
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Despite the mounting speculation, Mayweather has doubled down on flaunting his wealth via Instagram, insisting the reports are irrelevant. In his latest display, he showcased a custom 145-carat diamond-encrusted watch valued at $1.8 million—a gift he purchased for his 48th birthday in February.

The timepiece, crafted by celebrity jewelers Avi Davidov and Ofir Ben Shimon of New York’s Pristine Jewelers, reportedly also commemorates the launch of Mayweather’s new supplement brand, Youare101. He showed off the watch—just one piece from his jaw-dropping $100 million collection—during the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat game on Saturday night.
Mayweather’s $100 million watch collection also includes the Jacob & Co. Billionaire Watch (worth $18 million), Avi & Co. Hue Collection ($1 million), and many more. Regardless, while the Cavaliers crushed Miami with a 37-point blowout win in Game 3, Mayweather delivered his own resounding statement against his critics on social media.
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Is Mayweather's diamond watch a bold statement or just a desperate attempt to silence critics?
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However, that’s not all Mayweather has done to shrug off all the bankruptcy claims.
Floyd Mayweather gives his sister a $186K-worth gift
Floyd Mayweather Jr. continues to flaunt his wealth and generosity, this time by gifting his sister a luxurious Mercedes-Benz S63 E Performance worth approximately $186,200. In an Instagram Story, Mayweather proudly showed off the sleek, jet-black vehicle, adorned with red ribbons, and captioned it: “A Special Gift For My Sister — Just Because!”
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The S63 E Performance, part of Mercedes-Benz’s AMG lineup, is celebrated for its combination of luxury, power, and hybrid performance, representing the pinnacle of German engineering. This lavish gesture also serves as a direct response to persistent rumors suggesting the undefeated boxing champion is facing financial struggles.
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Mayweather’s latest act of generosity follows his recent trip to the Bay Islands in Honduras aboard his $50 million Gulfstream jet, where he praised the region’s natural beauty and hospitality.
Having said that, it appears Floyd Mayweather has once again shut down all the rumors about his bankruptcy. However, that doesn’t explain the report from Business Insider. What are your thoughts on the matter?
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"Is Mayweather's diamond watch a bold statement or just a desperate attempt to silence critics?"