Floyd Mayweather jail sentence delayed because of economic impact on Vegas

[MisterCreosote]

This happened Friday, but I saw no mention of it here:

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7432860/floyd-mayweather-jr-avoids-jail-time-june

Basically, Mayweather's 90-day sentence was supposed to start on Friday, but the judge delayed it until June 1 so Mayweather could train for and hold a fight on May 5 at the MGM Grand. She was swayed by the defense lawyer, who put it this way:

Wright said Mayweather wasn't trying to avoid the sentence, and emphasized the potential economic benefit of attracting fight fans and hotel guests to Las Vegas for a Mayweather fight. The lawyer estimated that Mayweather's last seven fights in Las Vegas generated a combined $1 billion in business to the community. He projected the economic boost from a May 5 fight at more than $100 million.

Just curious to see what folks here think of this.

 

[Pancamo]

Also need his action on the NFL playoffs and March Madness as part of the economic impact.

 

[sgreenwell]

Also need his action on the NFL playoffs and March Madness as part of the economic impact.

+1

 

[Big Circus]

Mark Warner agrees.

 

[Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!]

This happened Friday, but I saw no mention of it here:

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7432860/floyd-mayweather-jr-avoids-jail-time-june

Basically, Mayweather's 90-day sentence was supposed to start on Friday, but the judge delayed it until June 1 so Mayweather could train for and hold a fight on May 5 at the MGM Grand. She was swayed by the defense lawyer, who put it this way:

Wright said Mayweather wasn't trying to avoid the sentence, and emphasized the potential economic benefit of attracting fight fans and hotel guests to Las Vegas for a Mayweather fight. The lawyer estimated that Mayweather's last seven fights in Las Vegas generated a combined $1 billion in business to the community. He projected the economic boost from a May 5 fight at more than $100 million.

Just curious to see what folks here think of this.

Special rules for special talents.

 

[sgreenwell]

This happened Friday, but I saw no mention of it here:

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7432860/floyd-mayweather-jr-avoids-jail-time-june

Basically, Mayweather's 90-day sentence was supposed to start on Friday, but the judge delayed it until June 1 so Mayweather could train for and hold a fight on May 5 at the MGM Grand. She was swayed by the defense lawyer, who put it this way:

Wright said Mayweather wasn't trying to avoid the sentence, and emphasized the potential economic benefit of attracting fight fans and hotel guests to Las Vegas for a Mayweather fight. The lawyer estimated that Mayweather's last seven fights in Las Vegas generated a combined $1 billion in business to the community. He projected the economic boost from a May 5 fight at more than $100 million.

Just curious to see what folks here think of this.

Special rules for special talents.

Floyd is a job creator :D

 

[Versatile]

I don't think it is unusual at all for a jail (not prison, keep in mind) sentence to be delayed when someone has contractual obligations to fulfill.

 

[Drip]

Money Mayweather. Nuff said.

 

[mb]

In a perfect world, the judge would have offered to delay the sentence ... only if Mayweather agreed to fight Pacquiao.

 

[Azrael]

I'd be interested in seeing the attorney's scratch pad. Because those numbers are straight bull****.

 

[PCLoadLetter]

I don't think it is unusual at all for a jail (not prison, keep in mind) sentence to be delayed when someone has contractual obligations to fulfill.

Totally correct.

People see stuff like this and the reaction is always "If that were you or me, you know what would have happened!" And honestly, the answer is usually that if it were you or me, we likely would have gotten probation.

In most cases, judges are willing to work around someone's schedule. That's why DUIs are frequently served over a series of weekends.

 

[sgreenwell]

I don't think it is unusual at all for a jail (not prison, keep in mind) sentence to be delayed when someone has contractual obligations to fulfill.

Totally correct.

People see stuff like this and the reaction is always "If that were you or me, you know what would have happened!" And honestly, the answer is usually that if it were you or me, we likely would have gotten probation.

In most cases, judges are willing to work around someone's schedule. That's why DUIs are frequently served over a series of weekends.

Agree with this. In fact, I'd argue that the Average Joe gets punished less when it comes to non-felony / capital cases. If you're accused of murder, yes, it helps to have a bunch of money for a high-powered attorney. If you're accused of simple assault, there is a good chance the case gets dismissed with a $100 "donation" whether you're famous or not.

 

[HanSenSE]

Only in Vegas, only in boxing.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

I don't think it is unusual at all for a jail (not prison, keep in mind) sentence to be delayed when someone has contractual obligations to fulfill.

Yes, but this seems like the judge in this case was specifically swayed by the argument that it would deprive Las Vegas of much-needed revenue.

Hell, if revenue's the issue, then legalize drugs and tax it. That'll bring in plenty of revenue.

 

[Versatile]

I don't think it is unusual at all for a jail (not prison, keep in mind) sentence to be delayed when someone has contractual obligations to fulfill.

Yes, but this seems like the judge in this case was specifically swayed by the argument that it would deprive Las Vegas of much-needed revenue.

I disagree. That's how his lawyer is spinning it, trying to make for positive PR. The judge didn't say a damned thing.

 

[Tarheel316]

This happened Friday, but I saw no mention of it here:

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7432860/floyd-mayweather-jr-avoids-jail-time-june

Basically, Mayweather's 90-day sentence was supposed to start on Friday, but the judge delayed it until June 1 so Mayweather could train for and hold a fight on May 5 at the MGM Grand. She was swayed by the defense lawyer, who put it this way:

Wright said Mayweather wasn't trying to avoid the sentence, and emphasized the potential economic benefit of attracting fight fans and hotel guests to Las Vegas for a Mayweather fight. The lawyer estimated that Mayweather's last seven fights in Las Vegas generated a combined $1 billion in business to the community. He projected the economic boost from a May 5 fight at more than $100 million.

Just curious to see what folks here think of this.

Special rules for special talents.

Floyd is a job creator :D

Priceless!

 

[Football_Bat]

In a perfect world, the judge would have offered to delay the sentence ... only if Mayweather agreed to fight Pacquiao.

Plus infinity.

Otherwise, Floyd, you just fight Bubba in the Clark County Jail.

 

[Azrael]

Floyd Mayweather isn't afraid to fight anyone. Including the mother of his children.

 

[YankeeFan]

I don't think it is unusual at all for a jail (not prison, keep in mind) sentence to be delayed when someone has contractual obligations to fulfill.

Totally correct.

People see stuff like this and the reaction is always "If that were you or me, you know what would have happened!" And honestly, the answer is usually that if it were you or me, we likely would have gotten probation.

In most cases, judges are willing to work around someone's schedule. That's why DUIs are frequently served over a series of weekends.

Blago was allowed to delay his sentence to give him time to sell his house.

So, while this looks like BS when taken by itself, I think it's pretty routine.

 

[Rumpleforeskin]

So Mayweather just called out Pacquiao. Will it finally happen?

Manny Pacquiao I'm calling you out let's fight May 5th and give the world what they want to see.