Mayweather spent $2.25 million on four cars in July. The star of the show was a 2018 Mercedes Maybach G650 Landaulet – a rare and exclusive model that set him back $1.2 million.
But things turned sour when Mayweather did some digging. He found out the dealership might have only paid $728,000 for the Maybach.
"He charged me $1.2 million. He told me he paid $1.1. I was okay with that," Mayweather explained. "But then I did my homework. I did my research, come to find out he only paid, if I'm not mistaken, $728,000 for the car. So he beat me out of over half a million dollars."
The undefeated boxer tried to return all four vehicles. The dealership took three back but wouldn't budge on the Maybach.
"I think he took [three] cars back, but his one car he didn't want to take back, which was the [2018] Maybach Landolet," Mayweather said. "He didn't want to take that back. So I had my team and my business partners do their homework on the car. Come to find out the car was in lawsuits and some parts were changed on the car."
Mayweather's lawsuit accuses the dealership of deceptive practices and misrepresentation. His attorney stated:
"Defendant knew, or should have known, that the Vehicle lacked the required title, odometer, certification, DOT/EPA compliance, customs clearance, and inspection certificates, all of which are material to the legality of the sale"
The case is in its early stages. Mayweather wants punitive damages and money to cover his losses. The dealership hasn't responded publicly yet.
"I just want to be treated fair," Mayweather said, summing up his goal in taking legal action.