Floyd Mayweather Faces Fraud Lawsuit Over $4M Elon Musk FaceTime Scam

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a fraud lawsuit in Miami, where businessman and digital artist Jayson Winer alleges that Mayweather and his real estate partner Jona Rechnitz promised him direct access to Elon Musk in exchange for money and luxury items, including $1 million for text introductions and watches worth over $160,000 plus cash for a video call that never occurred. Winer claims that Mayweather’s representatives never facilitated the promised communications with Musk and that a fraudulent screenshot was provided as false proof. Rechnitz, who has a prior conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, remains a close associate of Mayweather, who has publicly defended him. The lawsuit also notes Mayweather’s claimed closeness to Musk, including training him for a canceled fight against Mark Zuckerberg, and Mayweather’s support for Donald Trump in 2024, which reportedly strengthened his Musk connection. Winer asserts he was targeted during a period of difficulty when his X account was shadow banned, impacting his ability to sell digital art. This legal controversy arises as Mayweather prepares for a high-profile exhibition match against Mike Tyson in 2026, casting a shadow over his sporting legacy and credibility.