Crime & Safety

Floyd Mayweather Sr. Arrested In Las Vegas

Las Vegas police released a mugshot of Floyd Mayweather Sr., who was arrested following battery allegations, according to reports.

LAS VEGAS, NV - Floyd Mayweather Sr. has been arrested in Las Vegas for misdemeanor battery, police said. Mayweather was arrested on Jan. 24. The arrest stems from a warrant placed for his arrest on Jan. 16.

The former professional boxer turned trainer, and father of retired boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr., allegedly pulled a woman from a vehicle and punched her leg following a Sept. 17, 2017 boxing match in Las Vegas, The Blast reported.

Mayweather Sr. denied the allegations to TMZ, saying they're an extortion attempt.

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