Relationship with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Legal Disputes

Shantel Jackson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. were in a relationship for approximately eight years and were once engaged. Their relationship officially ended in May 2013. In September 2014, Shantel filed a lawsuit against Mayweather accusing him of assault, battery, defamation, invasion of privacy, harassment, and emotional distress among other charges.

The lawsuit followed a controversial incident in which Mayweather posted sonogram images on social media, alleging that Jackson had terminated a pregnancy without his consent—a claim that brought significant media attention. Jackson stated that the public release of these private images caused her emotional trauma and was a breach of her privacy.

Allegations and Media Coverage

After the breakup, tabloid reports fueled further speculation by alleging Jackson had been unfaithful during the relationship, linking her to Atlanta-based promoter Omani Slim. She was also portrayed in various outlets as financially opportunistic, a claim she has not publicly substantiated.

In 2014, TMZ Sports published documents from the court case, including text messages in which Mayweather purportedly offered Jackson roles in three A-list movies and counseling, contingent on resuming their engagement. Jackson claimed she declined the offer. Her legal filing included messages she received from Mayweather, which were interpreted as threatening in nature, including claims of surveillance and threats to release personal content online.

Jackson also alleged that Mayweather attempted to control her movement and behavior, asserting she was not allowed to leave his Los Angeles residence freely. She claimed instances of verbal and physical abuse during their relationship, which formed key components of her domestic violence allegations.