Boxing champ Mayweather jailed

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to reduced battery, domestic violence and harassment charges.

Las Vegas judge Melissa Saragosa also ordered 34-year-old Mayweather, who has held world championship titles in five divisions, to complete 100 hours of community service and pay a $2,500 fine.

The plea deal avoids trial on felony allegations that he hit his ex-girlfriend and threatened two of their children during an argument at her home in September 2010.

Prosecutor Lisa Luzaich told the judge Mayweather has been in trouble before and has not been punished.

Lawyer Karen Winckler had argued that the public would benefit more if Mayweather performed 100 hours of community service with children. She said she was considering an appeal.

Mayweather, who is currently the WBC world welterweight champion, was told to report to jail on January 6.