Floyd Mayweather will face Marcos Maidana on May 3rd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, but the reigning pound-for-pound king could also face a legal battle before his highly-anticipated next fight.
TMZ reported on Wednesday that Mayweather is allegedly involved in kidnapping and brutal beating of two men, who are allegedly his employees.
Sources indicated that the two employees received a call several weeks ago and was asked to meet Mayweather in a remote place wherein the undefeated champion and a number of people attacked the said employees.
Mayweather reportedly lost jewelries in his home in Las Vegas and the Grand Rapids native is convinced that the two men were responsible for the missing valuables.
"Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ Sports, the two men had been hired to work on Floyd's Vegas homes, but when jewelry went missing, Floyd pointed the finger at them," TMZ reported.
"We're told the men claim they were contacted several weeks ago and instructed to meet Floyd at an off-site location. When the men arrived, they claim Floyd was waiting for them -- along with a number of his "people" -- who proceeded to beat the living crap out of them with various weapons, including clubs." TMZ added.
Sources added that both men were brutally beaten that they could have died because of the severe injuries they sustained, including broken arms and legs that led to them being hospitalized for several days.
The two men reportedly insisted that they were innocent of Mayweather's accusation against them, saying that they did not steal Mayweather's jewelries.
Mayweather allegedly realized that both men were really innocent, but the damage has already been done, which could put the 37-year-old champion into trouble if TMZ's report will be proven accurate.
"We're told the men are adamant they never took anything from Floyd and it appears Floyd realizes that now. But here's the problem for the champ -- sources familiar with the situation say the attack amounts to attempted murder, mayhem and kidnapping. We're told the men have retained a lawyer," TMZ noted.
This is not the first time Mayweather has been involved in this kind of incident. He previously served jail time for domestic violence, and was also recently accused of beating a bouncer.
