Floyd Mayweather Jr. Accused of Assaulting Two Men for Stealing His Jewelry

Floyd Mayweather Jr. could face legal troubles before his showdown with Marcos Maidana on May 3 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev.

Mayweather was allegedly involved in kidnapping and brutally beating two of his former employees, who were accused of stealing jewelry from Mayweather's Las Vegas homes, TMZ reported on Wednesday.

"Floyd Mayweather allegedly orchestrated a savage attack on two of his employees he suspected of stealing his jewelry," TMZ reported. "Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ Sports, the two men had been hired to work on Floyd's Vegas homes, but when jewelry went missing, Floyd pointed the finger at them."

The two former employees received a call and were instructed to meet with Mayweather at a remote location. When the two men arrived at the meeting area, Mayweather and a group of people equipped with several weapons attacked both of them.

"We're told the men claim they were contacted several weeks ago and instructed to meet Floyd at an off-site location," TMZ added. "When the men arrived, they claim Floyd was waiting for them -- along with a number of his people -- who proceeded to beat the living crap out of them with various weapons, including clubs."

Sources indicated that both men could have died following the brutal attack based on the severity of their injuries. Both men allegedly sustained broken arms and legs, and were hospitalized for several days.

Sources also added that both men insisted that they did not steal Mayweather's jewelry.

Mayweather was allegedly convinced afterwards that both employees were guilty of stealing valuables from his Vegas homes.

Now, the reigning pound-for-pound king could face attempted murder, mayhem, and kidnapping charges. Both men are reportedly determined to sue Mayweather.

"We're told the men are adamant they never took anything from Floyd and it appears Floyd realizes that now. But here's the problem for the champ -- sources familiar with the situation say the attack amounts to attempted murder, mayhem and kidnapping. We're told the men have retained a lawyer," TMZ reported. 

Mayweather, who has previously been accused of violence against women and attacking a bouncer, has yet to address the accusations of his involvement in the attack.