Anthony Cliff alleges in the suit that the bodyguards beat him after Mayweather gave the "thumbs down" sign when Cliff asked a question about the much-anticipated showdown with Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao.
Cliff says he first spotted the boxer inside the Palms Resort Casino in March last year and tried to take his photo but was rebuffed by a bodyguard.
Cliff then ran into Mayweather, who is 41-0 in his career, again outside and asked about a potential mega fight with Pacquiao.
According to Cliff, Mayweather called him "disrespectful" and then gave his bodyguards the "thumbs down" signal which is the green light for them to attack.
Pacquiao and Mayweather have come close to reaching a deal for one of the most lucrative fights in boxing history but negotiations so far have hit a snag.
The latest suit adds to the list of Mayweather's court woes.
He failed to turn up for a court-ordered deposition in Las Vegas earlier this month in a federal lawsuit alleging he defamed Pacquiao. Mayweather also faces charges from a domestic dispute.
Mayweather is scheduled to be in Los Angeles this week for a news conference promoting his September 17 comeback fight against Victor Ortiz.
Source: foxsports.com.au
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