Mayweather, Jr.New Assault Allegations

Mayweather, Jr. Hit With New Assault Allegations

Embattled boxer Floyd Mayweather, JR. is facing further legal problems - he has been accused of assault with a deadly weapon in Las Vegas.

Quincy Williams, a former associate of the fighter's, claims Mayweather, Jr. "tried to run him off the road" when he recognised him in his Mazda , according to the police complaint obtained by the Las Vegas Review Journal.

The boxer did not hit Williams' car.

Williams reported the run-in to the Las Vegas Police Department on Monday (22Nov10), although the sportsman had not been questioned by cops or arrested as we went to press.

The alleged road rage incident reportedly stems from a shooting in 2009, when Williams was struck outside a skating rink. The boxer's pal, Ocie Harris, was subsequently indicted on two felony charges for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon last year (09).

It's the latest in a string of troubles for Mayweather, Jr. - he was allegedly involved in a violent altercation with his ex-girlfriend in September (10) and he stands accused of hitting a security guard in the face after a parking dispute earlier this month (Nov10).

Meanwhile former female boxing champ Christy Martin has been hospitalised in Florida after she was reportedly shot and stabbed by her husband.

The sportswoman stumbled out onto the street, where she managed to flag down a passing motorist who took her to an Orange County medical centre to seek treatment.

She spoke to police and identified trainer James Martin as the attacker and cops are now on the hunt for the 66 year old.

Martin, who held the World Boxing Council Women's Jr. Welterweight world championship title in the early 1990s, is widely regarded as one of the most successful and prominent female boxers of all time.

Her one-time promoter Don King has sent his best wishes to the 42 year old as she recovers from her injuries.

He tells TMZ.com, "I am shocked and saddened to see this happen to Christie. I send my prayers and well wishes."