Approximately 2 months ago the uncle and trainer of Floyd Mayweather Jr, Roger Mayweather was arrested and accused of physically attacking professional boxer Melissa St.Vil.
The preliminary hearing is set to take place at Las Vegas Justice Court on friday Oct 2. Mayweather is being charged with 2 felony counts of coercion with force and battery strangulation. These charges come with the possibility of Mayweather facing jail time.
Roger Mayweather is certainly riding high as of late, his nephew Floyd Mayweather Jr. successfully defeated Juan Manuel Marquez. Roger is currently considered one of the best trainers in boxing. There is no disputing this man has helped mold his nephew into becoming one of the most prolific fighters in all of boxing.
These recent allegations have put a blemish on Roger Mayweathers character. Also putting a spotlight on his past domestic violence issues with other women.
Since this incident St. Vil returned home to New York and has stayed very quiet opting to surround herself around family and friends.. Melissa told 8countnews she is planning not to be present in court Oct 2. Melissa will not be releasing any further statements until this ordeal is finished.
Roger Mayweather was St. Vil's trainer and was renting her a condo he owns. It is unclear as to what exactly happened according to police reports. There was a dispute at the condo between St.Vil and Mayweather that led to a physical altercation. Police went inside the condo and witnessed Mayweather strangling St. Vil. Las Vegas Police officers demanded with their guns drawn that he let her go. The report also stated St.Vil was having trouble breathing,coughing up blood and was rushed to Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas to be treated for her injuries.
What will happen with Rogers future? If this goes to trial it may be a very lengthy one with serious repercussions. Only time will tell.
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