Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ordered To Pay $340K After Failing To Settle Rent Dispute Over $100K-a-Month NYC Condo

by Kelsi Karruli

skyline-of-jacksonville

Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been ordered to pay $340,000 following a bitter legal battle over unpaid rent at a luxe Manhattan condo.

A New York state judge entered a default judgement against the former athlete in the case involving dwelling owners Leila and David Centner, who rented him their property, which was located at the Baccarat Hotel and Residences.

The Centners purchased two units in the building, on the 18th and 19th floors, for over $15 million.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 09: Former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. smiles during the second quarter in the championship game between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on December 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been ordered to pay $340,000 following a bitter legal battle over unpaid rent at a luxe Manhattan condo. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

They then rented out one of the properties—which is situated at 20 West 53rd St.—to Mayweather Jr. for $100,000 a month—in 2024.

However, the arrangement eventually sparked a legal battle after Mayweather allegedly stopped making his monthly payments midway through the following year.

The owners sued through an LLC, seeking to recover unpaid rent and damages.

Although the amount sought initially totaled $500,000, the parties reached a settlement allowing Mayweather to pay a reduced sum by Dec. 2, 2025.

Although they attempted to contact him several times, Mayweather allegedly left each message unanswered.

However, the former athlete remained active on social media, with a stack of cash, prompting the owners to reach out to the new listing agent, Rena Kliot of Pulse International Realty.

"They sent it to me and said, ‘well how about using some of that money to pay us,’” Kliot previously told The Real Deal. 

New York, USA – August 23, 2018: View on Madison St, Chinatown quarter of Manhattan, populated mainly by immigrants from China in New York, USA.
The unit at 20 West 53rd St. was rented out to Mayweather for $100,000 a month in 2024. (Vladimir Mucibabic - stock.adobe.com)
However, the arrangement eventually sparked a legal battle after Mayweather allegedly stopped making his monthly payments midway through the following year. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The owners and Kliot sold the property for $20 million last week.

Now, the default judgement marks their latest efforts to collect their funds.



Rana Dexter

"My job is to find and attract mastery-based agents to the office, protect the culture, and make sure everyone is happy! "

+1(904) 962-9955

rana@roundtablerealty.com

1637 Race Track Rd suite 100, Johns, Florida 32259

GET MORE INFORMATION

Name
Phone*
Message

By registering on this website, you hereby grant permission to Round Table Realty, its affiliates, and its agents to contact you via email, text message, telephone, and other communication methods, including but not limited to mass communication systems, unique communication systems, and automated or artificial intelligence systems. Such communications may be for the purposes of responding to inquiries, providing real estate services, marketing, or other business-related matters.

You acknowledge that these communications may include autodialed or prerecorded messages and that you consent to receiving such communications at the email address and phone number(s) you provide, even if your phone number is on a state or national Do Not Call registry. Message and data rates may apply.

This consent is not a condition of any purchase or transaction. You may revoke your consent to receive such communications at any time by notifying us in writing or using the opt-out mechanisms provided in the communication.

Florida-Specific Notice:
Pursuant to Florida law, you are hereby informed that your contact information may be used to provide information about real estate services, listings, and related topics. Round Table Realty complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA), and takes measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your contact information.

For more information about our policies or to exercise your rights under applicable laws, please see our Privacy Policy.

By clicking “I'm Finished” or completing the registration process, you affirmatively acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclosure and consent to the above terms.