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Mayweather Drops Lawsuit, But Can Re-file
25 Sep
Summary
- Floyd Mayweather has dropped his lawsuit against former business associates.
- The boxer sued for at least $175 million in damages.
- Mayweather can refile the case later, as it was dismissed without prejudice.
Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather has officially withdrawn his extensive lawsuit against a group of former business associates. The legal action, initiated in May, accused individuals like Jona Rechnitz and Ayal Frist of allegedly draining him of substantial assets. These alleged misappropriations included proceeds from real estate deals, a significant amount in jewelry valued at $100 million, and even the sale of a private jet.
Mayweather had sought damages totaling no less than $175 million for these alleged financial losses. Attorneys for the defendants had previously characterized the claims as "utterly baseless." The decision to drop the suit was made without prejudice, a legal term indicating that Mayweather retains the right to refile the case at a later date.