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Floyd Mayweather Says He’ll Fight Ryan Garcia After Tune-Up

Floyd Mayweather talks like a clash with Ryan Garcia is already locked in, but booking an exhibition changes nothing about the massive financial hurdle standing Floyd Mayweather Says He’ll Fight Ryan Garcia After Tune-Up @ Boxing News 24…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:47 AM
Floyd Mayweather Says He’ll Fight Ryan Garcia After Tune-Up
Key Things to Know
  • Floyd Mayweather announced he plans to fight Ryan Garcia after an upcoming December exhibition bout.
  • Mayweather revealed a December 19 exhibition in Bangkok against Matty "The Jedi" Floyd as his tune-up.
  • Ryan Garcia reportedly wants the fight to take place on February 6.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Floyd Mayweather announced on social media that he intends to fight Ryan Garcia following a planned December 19 exhibition bout in Bangkok against Matty "The Jedi" Floyd, which he described as a tune-up. Garcia has reportedly sought a February 6 date, although no contracts, network backing, or formal financing have been finalized.

Boxing News 24 argues that major financial and regulatory obstacles remain, noting both fighters demand massive purses that may be difficult for broadcasters to guarantee. The outlet also highlights that sanctioning bodies like the WBC would face scrutiny if approving the 49-year-old retired Mayweather for a welterweight title bout.

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