The Florida Highway Patrol arrested Antonio Tarver on Saturday night after a traffic stop.
Officials say the 45-year-old Tarver was arrested on a warrant failure to appear out of Clark County, Nevada. He is being held on USD 215,425 bail. Is unclear whether he has retained an attorney.
Jail records show that Tarver, who lives in the Tampa Bay area, was charged in Nevada with passing a worthless check. His professional career includes 30 victories and six losses. He also won a bronze medal at the Atlanta Olympics.