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The Boxer’s Deal and the Rare Car: How the Maybach G650 Saga Became a Legal Battle Between Luxury and Million-Dollar Calculations

Tamara Chalak
Tamara Chalak
2025-09-24
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When an obsession with high-end exotic cars leads to confrontation, the world of the wealthy becomes a stage for dramatic details. This is what happened with Floyd Mayweather—one of the world’s most famous boxing stars—who found himself embroiled in a legal battle and media storm after buying a rare Mercedes-Maybach G650 for $1.2 million, as doubts and questions escalated about the real value of the deal and what he actually paid to a luxury Las Vegas dealership.

Millionaire Boxer and the Trouble Deal


Imagine Floyd Mayweather standing before his fleet of cars in Las Vegas, pondering the ultra-luxurious Maybach G650 as messages from lawyers and dealers pile up. He was used to buying the most extravagant cars from around the globe, but this particular deal redefined “pleasure for money”; when buying turns into crisis, seeking the true price becomes more important than showing off the keys.

Deal Details and Legal Problems

Mayweather agreed in July to buy four cars at once: a 2018 Maybach G650, a 2023 Ferrari F8 Spider, a 2023 Porsche 911 GT3, and a 2025 McLaren Artura.
He paid $1.2 million for the Maybach, $480,000 for the Ferrari, and $285,000 each for the Porsche and McLaren.
He later backed out of the deal and returned the Ferrari, Porsche, and McLaren after a short period.
He also wanted to return the Maybach, but the dealership refused and insisted on the sales contract.


The Heart of the Dispute: The Real Price of the Maybach G650

According to the newly filed lawsuit, Mayweather accused the dealership of deceiving him about the car's original purchase price.
He claims that he was told the car cost the dealer $1.1 million, so he agreed to pay $1.2 million, but later discovered that the dealer had only paid $728,000 at auction or the car market, making a massive profit from him.

Key Points of the Case and Litigation Details


Mayweather and his team asserted that the car had previous lawsuits, and some parts had been replaced or repaired.
He told TMZ: “The dealer took three cars back, but the one car he refused to take back was the rare Maybach Landaulet.”
He emphasized that he doesn’t mind paying a reasonable price difference, but discovering the massive profit bothered him, saying: “If I paid $1.1 million to a dealer who paid a million, that’s normal. But for them to make half a million in one go, that’s unacceptable.”

Vegas Auto Gallery’s Counterattack


The dealership described the case as “laughable and doomed to fail.”
They asserted that Mayweather signed all the legal contracts, and still owes the full car price according to the agreement.
They claimed the payment deadline was missed, which counts as a breach of contract.
They dismissed Mayweather’s allegations about past lawsuits or replaced parts.

Facts About the Car: Maybach G650 Landaulet Specifications

  • One of the rarest Mercedes-Maybach models ever; fewer than 100 exist worldwide.

  • V12 engine with more than 600 horsepower.

  • “Landaulet” design confers ultimate luxury to the rear with a retractable top and bespoke features.

  • Its value rises at auctions and in private collections due to rarity and German luxury heritage.

Quick Comparison on Price and Contract in the Rare Car Market

Item

Auction Purchase Price

Sale Price to Client

Profit / Difference

Car Condition

Warranty / Contract

Maybach G650 Landaulet

$728,000

$1,200,000

$472,000

Rare, with lawsuits

Signed and certified contract

Ferrari F8 Spider

Unknown

$480,000

Not specified

New

Returned to dealership

Porsche 911 GT3

Unknown

$285,000

Not specified

New

Returned to dealership

Maybach G650 Landaulet

$728,000

$1,200,000

$472,000

Rare, with lawsuits

Signed and certified contract

Ferrari F8 Spider

Unknown

$480,000

Not specified

New

Returned to dealership

Porsche 911 GT3

Unknown

$285,000

Not specified

New

Returned to dealership

McLaren Artura

Unknown

$285,000

Not specified

New

Returned to dealership

McLaren Artura

Unknown

$285,000

Not specified

New

Returned to dealership

Impact on Celebrity and Dealer Reputation

  • Escalation in lawsuits tied to the luxury car market as celebrities’ and the wealthy’s collections grow in the United States

  • Reveals the media’s role in turning deals into headline-making stories for public opinion and social media

  • The case highlights the importance of transparent pricing and contracts when buying rare cars; large price gaps can spark crises that impact the reputation and perceived value of both sellers and producers


The Mayweather-Maybach G650 saga embodies a true battle between the drive for exclusivity and the struggle over price and rights. In the world of automotive luxury, integrity and contract terms remain the foundation of every big deal, and the story proves that even boxing stars must be careful facing major dealers and the secrets of the high-end auto market.


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Chief editor information:

Tamara is an editor who has been working in the automotive field for over 3 years. She is also an automotive journalist and presenter; she shoots car reviews and tips on her social media platforms. She has a translation degree, and she also works as a freelance translator, copywriter, voiceover artist, and video editor. She’s taken automotive OBD Scanner and car diagnosis courses, and she’s also worked as an automotive sales woman for a year, in addition to completing an internship with Skoda Lebanon for 2 months. She also has been in the marketing field for over 2 years, and she also create social media content for small businesses.