Earlier today, Justice of the Peace James Gubler ruled that the felony battery case against Roger Mayweather will move forward and the uncle and trainer of undefeated multi-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will indeed stand trial, facing charges of coercion, battery-strangulation and battery with substantial bodily harm. Mayweather is expected to plead not guilty at his arraignment on January 26 and the case will go to a jury trial.
During the preliminary hearing this morning, the victim, 26-year-old female boxer Melissa St. Vil, testified that Mayweather entered her apartment and began an altercation, where he proceeded to punch her in the face and ribs before chocing her. Mayweather was arrested immediately following the incident, but was later released on bond.
No word yet on whether or not this latest news will affect Mayweather's decision on future bouts. It likely won't, as reports are that Floyd himself calls the shots when it comes to training camp, however, at the very least, it becomes another distraction, as well as another stain on the image and legacy of the Mayweather name.