Floyd Mayweather Sued Over Unpaid Private Jet Bill Amid Legal Battles

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Is facing a new legal challenge involving unpaid aviation fees, adding to a series of financial and legal disputes as the boxing legend prepares for a return to the ring.

According to reporting from Complex, Jet Set Aircraft Inc. Filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County on April 13, 2026, seeking payment for private aviation services. The lawsuit names Mayweather, his company TBE Aviation, and several co-defendants, including jewelry consultant Jona Rechnitz.

The complaint alleges that the defendants failed to pay $105,690.01 for a private charter flight to Turks and Caicos that occurred in September 2025. The filing outlines claims of breach of contract, fraud, and unjust enrichment, arguing that the defendants accepted aviation services with the expectation of compensation but failed to fulfill their payment obligations.

Court documents indicate that Jet Set Aircraft Inc. Provided a variety of support services for the trip, including pilots, fuel, flight coordination, and maintenance. An itemized invoice included in the filing details these specific charges, and the plaintiff is seeking the repayment of the balance along with interest and additional damages.

The lawsuit specifically claims that Jona Rechnitz was fully aware of an alleged pattern in which Mayweather utilized luxury services without providing payment. The charter company asserts that promises were made to ensure the debt would be settled, but those assurances were not honored.

Mounting Financial and Legal Pressures

While Mayweather has earned over $1.1 billion throughout his professional boxing career, he is currently navigating several significant financial liabilities. In March 2026, the IRS issued a $7.3 million tax lien against the boxer for unpaid federal taxes dating back to 2018 and 2023, placing his assets at risk of seizure.

Beyond the tax lien, Mayweather is involved in multiple other monetary disputes:

• A $1.4 million dispute with a Miami jeweler regarding luxury watches.
• Ongoing claims from Logan Paul concerning a missing $1.5 million payment stemming from their 2021 bout.

In contrast to these debts, Mayweather has highlighted significant assets and legal actions of his own. He has reported a $402 million real estate acquisition in Manhattan and is pursuing a $340 million lawsuit against Showtime, citing financial fraud.

Impact on Boxing Comeback

These legal battles come at a time when Mayweather is eyeing a return to professional boxing. His 2026 schedule includes a match against Mike Tyson in April 2026, leading some observers to suggest that these high-profile fights are intended to resolve urgent cash flow issues.

a highly anticipated rematch with Manny Pacquiao remains in development, though the details of the event are uncertain. Mayweather has clarified that the encounter would be an exhibition rather than a sanctioned professional fight.

As of right now, we don’t know exactly where the fight is going to be, We don’t know the location of the fight. The Sphere is one of the places that they talked about. So we don’t know if it’s a hundred percent going to be there. And this is not actually a fight. It’s an exhibition.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The accumulation of the private jet lawsuit, the IRS lien, and various civil disputes has raised concerns regarding Mayweather’s ability to manage his business affairs while focusing on his upcoming athletic commitments.