Mayweather’s spending got ‘crazier and crazier’
A new book about boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. provides rare insider details on how he’s blowing through his fortune.
Trusting a con man cost Mayweather $15 million, according to the new tell-all book by a high-ranking aide.
A middle man known as “Three Comma Joe” disappeared with the money that was to be turned into $5 billion, writes Tasha Robinson-White in “Right Hand to the Champ.”
It is no secret that luxury cars and strippers are among Mayweather’s weaknesses.
“When he bought me my Mercedes, the dealer told me that was the 33rd Mercedes-Benz Floyd had bought from them,” she told the London Daily Mail.
“Then he’d fly us around on private jets. I’ve seen him drop $1-2 million on pieces of jewelry. It got crazier and crazier,” said Robinson-White.
She worked as Mayweather’s assistant for 12 years, leaving in 2009.
Mayweather enjoys taking care of his friends, bodyguards and strangers, she said.
In 2008, he rented out a shuttered Las Vegas strip club to throw a party for friends, including rapper T.I.
“He’d even stop strangers in the store and buy them clothes or take care of their tab at the counter,” she said.
Dozens of professional strippers would be flown in from around country to take part in his “Mayweather weekends,” with a first prize of $100,000.
He wanted everyone to go home with cash, so he’d go up on a balcony and toss $10,000 to $20,000 at a time, Robinson-White said.
Another time he tossed $100,000 around at a strip club.
Mayweather didn’t like dealing with credit cards, so he would go to a bank with a large duffel bag and stuff it so full his staff referred to it as the “pregnant duffel.”
When he led a caravan of high-end cars, he would have the duffel bag in the front with him, and his friends in the back.
KENO MEETS THE MAYOR
Every dog has his day, and an extra lucky rescue pup named Keno will have two.
The first one is on Wednesday when Mayor Carolyn Goodman will preside over a ceremonial fire hydrant dedication in honor of Keno, who will be Nevada’s first participant in the Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl on Feb. 1, Super Bowl Sunday.
The public is invited. Puparazzi are expected at the event, which will be held at the intersection of Clark Avenue and First Street.
Joining the mayor and Keno will be representatives of the Nevada SPCA.
The Puppy Bowl telecast begins at noon.
THE SCENE AND HEARD
Happy birthday to Thalia Dondero, who celebrates her 95th today. A Las Vegas resident since 1942, she was a longtime community servant. In 1974, she was the first female elected to the Clark County Commission, serving 20 years. From 1996 to 2008, she was a member of the Board of Regents.
SIGHTINGS
Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, having a late-night dinner Wednesday at The Bootlegger Bistro with co-owner and music producer, Ron Mancuso. … Hip-hop artist Rev Run and his family, dining Thursday afternoon at Carmine’s in the Forum Shops at Caesars. ...
“Hardcore Pawn” star Les Gold, at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor and Trade (SHOT) Show this week at the Sands Expo Center. He ended up at Mastro’s Ocean Club (CityCenter) two nights in a row. …
House of Blues headliner Carlos Santana, receiving a “Key to the Las Vegas Strip” from Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak at the House of Blues (Mandalay Bay) on Wednesday for keeping music alive in Las Vegas. Santana and Hermes Music U.S. donated 80 guitars to Monaco Middle School. … Mike Tyson, with friends at Wildfire Casino &Lanes on Tuesday. … Action film star Steven Seagal, in a party of 25 at N9ne Steakhouse (Palms) on Wednesday. … Former NBA All-Star Chauncey Billups, at Tao Asian Bistro (Venetian) on Wednesday. …ESPN NFL analyst Jon Gruden, watching the NFL conference championships Sunday on the patio at Cabo Wabo Cantina.
THE PUNCH LINE
“Comedy Central announced they’re going to be roasting Justin Bieber. The Bieber roast will start on March 7 and end sometime in June. There’s a lot there.” –— Conan O’Brien
Norm Clarke’s column appears Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. He can be reached at 702-383-0244 or email him at norm@reviewjournal.com. Find more online at www.normclarke.com. Follow Norm on Twitter @Norm_Clarke.
