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Floyd Mayweather names his four potential opponents for ‘big fight’ in 2027

Floyd Mayweather is sniffing around for a “big fight” in 2027, yet it remains to be seen whether he will be given the green light to pursue one. In other words, the 49-year-old’s comeback remains up in the air following…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11:54 PM
Floyd Mayweather names his four potential opponents for ‘big fight’ in 2027
Key Things to Know
  • Floyd Mayweather named Ryan Garcia, Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, and Conor McGregor as potential 2027 opponents.
  • Mayweather previously defeated Pacquiao in 2015, De La Hoya in 2007, and McGregor via technical knockout in 2017.
  • He is currently scheduled to face Australia's Matty Floyd in an exhibition match on December 19.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Floyd Mayweather has revealed a four-man shortlist of potential opponents for a targeted return bout in 2027. Speaking on a Wynn Records stream, the 49-year-old former multi-division world champion stated that he wants a major fight and named Ryan Garcia alongside three former opponents: Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, and Conor McGregor.

The announcement comes despite recent cancellations of proposed fights against Mike Tyson and Pacquiao, which resulted in a lawsuit from CSI Sports. Ahead of any potential 2027 spectacle, Mayweather is scheduled to face Matty Floyd in a December 19 exhibition, describing it as preparation for a possible clash with Garcia.

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