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David Benavidez sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia in comeback fight

has assessed whether Floyd Mayweather’s defensive nous would be enough to combat the speed and power of . The two Americans could end up colliding in a bizarre showdown early next year, with Garcia having named February 6 as a…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:50 PM
David Benavidez sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia in comeback fight
Key Things to Know
  • David Benavidez backed Ryan Garcia to defeat Floyd Mayweather in a potential comeback fight due to Garcia's prime athleticism.
  • Benavidez acknowledged Mayweather's elite defense but questioned whether a nearly 50-year-old could absorb Garcia's power.
  • Garcia has targeted February 6 as a potential date for the proposed showdown against Mayweather.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Unified cruiserweight champion David Benavidez has offered his assessment of a potential matchup between Floyd Mayweather and Ryan Garcia. Benavidez stated he favors Garcia due to his prime age, power, and speed, doubting whether the nearly 50-year-old Mayweather could withstand Garcia's left hook despite praising the Hall of Famer's defensive abilities.

Garcia has floated February 6 as a possible fight date, though he could alternatively face WBA welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez. Any professional return for Mayweather, who last fought in 2017, would also hinge on an ongoing multi-million dollar lawsuit filed by CSI Sports.

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