Former junior welterweight champion Roger “Black Mamba” Mayweather had a warrant issued for his arrest last week after he failed to appear in Las Vegas Justice Court to face charges of battery and coercion.
Mayweather, 48, who held two major world titles in two different weight classes, is accused of attacking Melissa St. Vil, a female boxer he once trained, last August.
Mayweather (59-13, 35 KOs) is alleged to have struck Vil several times in her ribs before he maliciously choked her at an apartment that he owns and was renting out.
According to police reports, the uncle of boxing superstar Floyd “Money” Mayweather strangled Vil with such violent force that she coughed-up blood when authorities arrived at the crime scene.
At this moment, there is no word on Mayweather’s whereabouts.
“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 yellow coward for missing the court date that he was assigned to attend.
At this 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 verified, “Black Mamba” is a dangerous man who should not be permitted to walk in the midst of other law abiding citizens.
If Mayweather is found guilty of this crime, he needs to spend ample time in a “Sin City” prison cell.
Keywords: Boxing, Roger Mayweather
