Shantel Jackson caused a stir online on Tuesday (Feb. 24) when she posted a video of Floyd Mayweather showcasing his abs to mark his 49th birthday. However, fans were left puzzled as Shantel had filed a revealing lawsuit against Floyd a decade ago. While social media buzzes with mixed reactions to her birthday message, it appears another Mayweather is appreciating Jackson’s demeanor—Miss Yaya Mayweather has joined the conversation!
Did Shantel Jackson Reconnect with Floyd Mayweather?
Shantel’s post coincided with Floyd’s actual birthday. Instead of clarifying whether they have rekindled their relationship, she left things ambiguous in her caption.
“Help me wish my Ex a very Happy Birthday 🎉🎂🎈🎊🎁 😜🤑✨💳💸,” remarked Shantel Jackson.
The accompanying video features a woman believed to be Shantel urging Floyd to “flex” his chest and abs. With a grin, he replied, “I ain’t gotta flex…you know what it is.” The birthday message garnered over 4,600 comments in just 17 hours, and Shantel has yet to reveal whether there’s a revival of their relationship! Floyd has also not remarked on her tribute.
Yaya Mayweather’s Reaction to Shantel’s Birthday Message
Yaya Mayweather made her presence known in the comments after Shantel’s post went viral. She expressed her delight by saying, “No f*cking way…I love it,” complete with a laughing emoji. Shantel liked Yaya’s comment, prompting Yaya to follow up with another note asking if Shantel would be her date to an upcoming fight, accompanied by a side-eye emoji. Shantel responded with a few emojis back, as noted by The Shade Room.
Background of Shantel’s Lawsuit Against Floyd Mayweather
The resurfacing of this connection is raising eyebrows among Floyd Mayweather fans, especially considering that Shantel accused him of serious offenses in her 2014 lawsuit, including assault and defamation. She claimed Floyd utilized her pregnancy news to psychologically torment her, which he denied.
Shantel’s lawsuit alleged that in December 2013, when she informed Floyd she was pregnant with twins, he became verbally abusive after her refusal to move from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Tragically, the pregnancy ended in January 2014.
Floyd’s Public Commentary on Their Split
In the months following their breakup, Floyd publicly declared via social media that their relationship ended after Shantel opted for an abortion, which he claimed he “was against.” This statement was perceived by Shantel as retaliation against her refusal to comply with his wishes, leading to her subsequent lawsuit.
“I loved Floyd deeply, but he continued to disappoint and intentionally hurt me… I realized the only way to set the record straight and achieve justice is by filing this lawsuit,” Shantel had stated during a news conference.
Her civil suit sought unspecified damages, and by 2021, reports indicated that Shantel had dropped the lawsuit after settling privately with Floyd.
