Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Arrested in Las Vegas

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Soon after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest, the athlete was recognized by a casino bodyguard and he was taken into custody by police.

December 18, 2010

AceShowbiz - Troubled boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has been taken into custody by Las Vegas police, hours after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest. The sportsman became a wanted man on Thursday, December 16, relating to a charge of criminal battery following an alleged parking dispute with a security guard in November, when he reportedly jabbed the man in the face.

The case returned to court this week after prosecutors complained the star had received preferential treatment during a hearing earlier this month, prompting the judge to sign off on the new warrant. But Mayweather, Jr. was apprehended by cops on Thursday night after a casino bodyguard recognized him and alerted the local authorities to his whereabouts, reports TMZ.com.

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The boxer was still in custody as WENN went to press. If convicted, he faces up to six months behind bars and a $1,000 fine.

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