Floyd Mayweather accused of ‘modern day slavery’ as gym employees protest in Hollywood

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather makes headlines again, this time over an employee protest at his LA-based boxing gym.

Floyd Mayweather accused of ‘modern day slavery’ as gym employees protest in Hollywood

Workers at Floyd Mayweather's boxing gym have gone out on strike to protest (Image via X/YouTube)

Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather is once again at the center of another controversy. Throughout the year, there have been several contentious issues surrounding the boxing legend. This time, an employer-employee dispute has caused a stir in Floyd Mayweather’s life, as workers at his boxing gym in Los Angeles are currently protesting.

According to the Daily Mail, the boxing icon’s company, known as ‘The Money Team,’ was responsible for distributing salaries. As a result of unpaid wages, workers at the facility began protesting outside on Highland Avenue, displaying signs and using a microphone to voice their concerns. The employees also claimed that the facility is at risk of shutting down, hindering their ability to manage their own expenses.

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One sign at the protest said, “modern-day slavery” while the other read “The $ Team has no $,” accusing Mayweather’s ‘TMT’ of bankruptcy. The dissatisfied fitness employees are also alleging that the Mayweather Boxing and Fitness organization has breached the California Labor Code. Notably, California Labor Code 210 imposes penalties on employers who do not pay their workers promptly.

If employers do not comply within 30 days, the legislation permits employees to receive a full day’s wages at their regular rate for each day they remained unpaid, and the right to pursue legal action against the employer. This is not the first time controversies regarding low wages associated with Mayweather have emerged. Recently, some workers at his strip club also sought legal action against the boxing legend.

Boxing Insider provides a clean sheet for Floyd Mayweather over recent boxing gym protest

Numerous reports have frequently suggested that Floyd Mayweather has faced financial difficulties. According to those claims, this was a significant reason why he considered a fight with Conor McGregor in 2017. However, in October 2024, he seemingly put those rumors to rest with a substantial investment in real estate.

Floyd Mayweather flaunting his wealth
Floyd Mayweather flaunting his wealth (Image via X)

Following the recent protests by employees of his Los Angeles-based boxing gym, talks about Mayweather facing bankruptcy have resurfaced. In response to these rumors, boxing insider Rick Glaser stepped in to offer a clear perspective on the situation surrounding the boxing legend.

Allegations of non-payment of wages against @FloydMayweather are false, this Mayweather Gym in LA is a franchise that Floyd gets a franchise fee for, Floyd himself has nothing to do with thee assets or liabilities of this. These reports are misleading, & defamatory. #Boxing

Rick Glaser via X (@RealRickGlaser1)

Mayweather has accumulated through his successful boxing career. Over the years, ‘Money’ Mayweather has acquired several luxury assets and established various business ventures in his name. One notable property is his boxing gym in Los Angeles. Per Glaser, Mayweather has put this gym up for franchise sales. As such, he is no longer involved in its daily operations.

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