If you asked the internet whether they expected Shantel Jackson to drop a flirty birthday shout-out post for Floyd Mayweather, they would probably say it wasn’t on their bingo card. But she did, and even Yaya Mayweather is shook about it! Folks online are scratching their heads, too, since many remember that over 10 years ago, Shantel sued the undefeated boxer. Now, fans are trying to get the tea on what’s really going on between Shantel and Floyd. Meanwhile, others are digging into her dating history and hunting for more details about the model. To save you the detective work, we’ve rounded up some info on Ms. Jackson. Keep scrolling for a peek into Shantel’s love life, current life, and more!
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1. From Exes To “Spinning The Block” — A Recap Of Shantel Jackson & Floyd Mayweather’s Romance
Okay, so BOOM! Let’s dive into what has social media buzzing. Shantel’s birthday post for Floyd might surprise some, but others probably remember that they’ve dated before. The former couple reportedly linked up in the early 2000s, got engaged in 2011, but split in 2013. After that, Jackson accused Mayweather of harassment, assault and invasion of privacy in a lawsuit, but ended up dropping the lawsuit in 2021 after reaching a reported private settlement. Then, in September 2025, the pair sparked reconciliation rumors when a TikTok video surfaced showing them on a yacht. While details are still scarce, both Floyd and Shantel are clearly visible in the clip.
@yachts_life Anyone recognize it? We all absolutely LOVE the #YachtLife 😜😎 THE GOAT @Floyd Mayweather 🥊#MillionaireMindset #livingthedream #miami #goat ♬ original sound – Mrkeepfit
Fast forward to now, and folks online are thinking a spin-the-block situation might be happening after Shantel gave Floyd a public birthday shoutout. Floyd’s birthday is on Feb. 24, and Shantel made sure her followers wished her ex a happy birthday. No one knows when the video was taken, but the clip has the internet asking, “What’s going on here?” The video was extra spicy too as it hears Shantel asking Floyd to flex his abs while he stands shirtless and smiling. Even though the post is going viral, neither Shantel nor Floyd have addressed where they stand Floyd’s daughter Yaya Mayweather seemed to be here for the rekindling though, sliding into Shantel’s comments and even asking if she would be her date to Floyd’s fight against Mike Tyson in the spring.
