Mayweather Ordered to Pay $340K in Rent Dispute
A New York court entered a default judgment against the boxer over unpaid rent on a Manhattan duplex he leased at $100,000 per month.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Apartments
A New York state court issued a default judgment ordering Floyd Mayweather to pay approximately $340,000 after he allegedly stopped paying rent on a Manhattan duplex at The Baccarat Hotel and Residences. The owners, Leila and David Centner, have since sold the duplex at 20 West 53rd Street for $20 million.
Why it matters
The case illustrates the financial exposure landlords face when high-end tenants stop paying rent mid-lease, and it shows how quickly luxury Manhattan units can be relisted and resold. For Manhattan renters and owners, it highlights the enforcement options available through the courts.
The default judgment of approximately $340,000 is below the roughly $500,000 the owners initially sought in unpaid rent and damages. The duplex sold for $20 million, while the owners had paid more than $15 million for the two adjoining units, and reporting does not say whether the judgment has been collected.
The players
Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather is a retired professional boxer and former world champion who was the tenant in this dispute.
Leila and David Centner
Leila and David Centner are the Miami-based owners of the duplex who pursued the lawsuit and later sold the property.
The details
Mayweather rented the five-bedroom, five-bathroom duplex across the 18th and 19th floors starting December 2024, and he allegedly stopped paying in mid-2025. The owners sued through a limited liability company, and Mayweather allegedly failed to respond or appear in court, leading to the default judgment.
Timeline
December 2024: Mayweather begins renting the duplex at $100,000 per month.
Mid-2025: Mayweather allegedly stops paying rent.
September: Mayweather drops a lawsuit against former investment manager Jona Rechnitz.
December 2, 2025: Deadline for Mayweather to clear outstanding dues under the settlement.
Market Landscape
The duplex's relisting at $150,000 per month and its $20 million sale fit a pattern of luxury Manhattan units at The Baccarat Hotel and Residences commanding premium prices even after high-profile tenant disputes. The case shows how the owners' original $15 million purchase translated into a substantially higher resale value in the same building.
Renters signing high-value leases should review payment terms and default provisions carefully, since landlords can pursue court judgments and relist units quickly. Owners weighing similar disputes can expect that legal recovery and resale timelines may move faster than the leases themselves.
The takeaway
Luxury rental agreements carry real enforcement risk for both sides, and a clear default judgment can open a path to recovery and resale. Tenants should treat lease payment obligations with the same seriousness as any other major financial commitment.
Further reading
Explore more on Apartments in Manhattan for context on how luxury rentals are priced and leased.
