Mayweather Could Be Facing Jail Time Soon
January 29, 2010
Former junior welterweight champion Roger "Black Mamba" Mayweather pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony accusations that he attacked a female boxer he once trained last August.
Mayweather, 48, who held two major world titles in two different weight classes, is scheduled to go on trial June 1 to face charges of coercion, battery-strangulation, and battery causing substantial bodily harm.
Mayweather (59-13, 35 KOs) allegedly committed the violent assault against Melissa St. Vil at an apartment he owned in Las Vegas.
Vil, 26, testified Jan. 15 that Mayweather punched her several times in the ribs before he maliciously choked her to the brink of unconsciousness.
According to official police reports, the batty uncle and trainer of boxing superstar "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather strangled Vil with such vicious force that she coughed up blood when authorities arrived at the crime scene and intervened.
Mayweather had a warrant issued for his arrest this past October after he failed to appear in Las Vegas Justice Court for his preliminary hearing.
Subsequently, Mayweather was also absent on Tuesday for his scheduled arraignment because of training obligations he had previously made and regarded as essential.
It was evident that Mayweather’s apparent lack of care chapped the derriere of Clark County District Court Hearing Master Kevin Williams.
Nevertheless, Williams granted Mayweather a delay and he remained free on $13,000 bail.
"Black Mamba" was once asked how he attained his ring nickname and he stated:
"It’s funny because I wanted a boxing name that wouldn’t be common to most people. One day I was flipping through the channels and I came upon this channel showing different reptiles, and they were showing the black mamba, one of the deadliest snakes in the world. I loved the way the mamba attacked so quietly, but when he hit you he just hit you one time and the poison was in you. That reminded me of myself right there."
Despite the significant evidence levied against him, Mayweather is innocent until he is found guilty in a court of law.
Nevertheless, Mayweather has already painted himself as a callous coward by his obvious indifference toward this serious matter.
"Mayweather is innocent until he is proven to be guilty,” said Mike Cardello, 28, a Quincy native and casual boxing fan. “But, from what I’ve read, he sounds like a dirt bag."
Maren Powers from Newton is uninterested in boxing primarily due to its brutal nature.
Still, after being briefed on Mayweather’s situation, Powers echoed Cardello’s sentiments.
"I hate boxing to begin with," said Powers, 29. "But, if this really happened, I will hate the sport even more."
At this advanced stage in his life, "Black Mamba" no longer even resembles "one of the deadliest fighters in the world."
However, if the charges against Mayweather are proved to be accurate, "Black Mamba" is a dangerous man who should not be permitted to walk in the midst of other law-abiding citizens.
If Mayweather ultimately receives a guilty verdict, he needs to spend ample time in a "Sin City" prison cell.
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