Following an immensely successful boxing career that cemented his status as a living legend, Floyd Mayweather Jr., already the richest boxer in history, transitioned into life as a business mogul.
His post-boxing ventures further expanded his wealth and influence. It allowed him to indulge in a king-like lifestyle. Yet, despite his staggering riches, Mayweather has never forgotten his roots. Always emphasizing his humble beginnings, he is well known for generously supporting charitable causes and helping those in need.
However, even for someone as financially blessed as Money Mayweather, not every act of generosity unfolds as intended. A recent incident, which surfaced a few months after it occurred, illustrates this point. Known for his extravagant shopping sprees, Mayweather’s visit to the historic Selfridges department store in London’s Oxford Street took an unexpected turn. Though through no fault of his own.
READ: (VIDEO) Floyd Mayweather’s dad admits son should have lost undefeated record in ferocious fight
To begin with, Selfridges is a frequent shopping destination for the Olympic bronze medalist, who retired in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record. As is customary for the Grand Rapids-born boxing icon, after completing his purchases, he left a generous tip of £2,000, which is around $2,587, for the security personnel tasked with ensuring his safety.
This act of goodwill, however, quickly turned into a source of frustration. So what happened? It seems, that despite initially receiving the tip, the security guards received information that they would receive the money. Reportedly, Selfridges’ management seemingly decided to redirect the amount to charity. Needless to say, this decision outraged the security staff. They felt a strong sense of disregard for their hard work.
It’s worth noting – the security guards are not direct employees of Selfridges. They work for a contracted security firm. So it’s possible this employment status could have played a role in the store’s decision to withhold their tips. Adding to the frustration is the fact that personal shoppers, who are directly employed by Selfridges and assist high-profile customers with their purchases, were allowed to keep their tips. Reports indicate that each personal shopper received a tip of £3,000 or approximately $3,881.41 from Mayweather.
What may have complicated the matter is that Selfridges’ management reportedly refused to provide receipts or proof of which charity received the security guards’ tip. Additionally, it appears they denied the guards the opportunity to select a charity of their choice.
Mayweather is no ordinary shopper. Reports suggest that he spends approximately £200,000 per visit at Selfridges. At the century-old retail store, they treat him like royalty. Despite his massive spending, the store grants him a 10% discount. His entourage’s 2023 shopping spree lasted over four hours. Seemingly, they left the store with more than 40 shopping bags!
This incident is not the first time Mayweather’s shopping trips at Selfridges have led to controversy. Back in 2017, Mayweather and his entourage angered many shoppers when they shut down the entire designer shoe department for a private browsing session. The instructions to prevent other shoppers from entering the section lead to chaos and complaints.
At this point, it remains unclear whether Mayweather knows that his tip was withheld from the security guards. Given his history of generosity, it’s possible that he would not approve of such an outcome if he were made aware of it.
Although Mayweather retired from professional boxing in 2017, he has since embarked on a highly lucrative exhibition career. His most recent fight was a rematch against John Gotti III in August 2023. However, his next fight, or even if he will fight again, remains uncertain.
With a flawless 50-0 record, multiple world titles, and an unmatched ability to generate wealth inside and outside the ring, Floyd Mayweather’s legacy remains a topic of debate.
