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Oscar De La Hoya sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia in comeback at 49

Ryan Garcia’s promoter and former Floyd Mayweather opponent, Oscar De La Hoya, believes the pair could deliver “an interesting fight” if early reports turn into something concrete. Following initial rumours, Garcia has announced that he and Mayweather have ‘agreed’ to…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:59 PM
Oscar De La Hoya sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia in comeback at 49
Key Things to Know
  • Oscar De La Hoya views a potential fight between Floyd Mayweather and Ryan Garcia as a 50/50 matchup.
  • Ryan Garcia announced an agreement to fight Mayweather for the WBC welterweight world title.
  • Garcia's advisor confirmed talks, noting a bout depends on Mayweather finishing existing obligations.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Promoter Oscar De La Hoya believes a potential bout between Floyd Mayweather and WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia would be an even contest. Garcia claimed the pair agreed to fight for his title, though discussions remain preliminary and dependent on Mayweather completing other commitments. De La Hoya admitted he was surprised by the online reports but deemed the matchup an intriguing possibility.

Despite a 21-year age gap, De La Hoya views the matchup as a 50/50 fight. He cited Mayweather's elite ring IQ, lifestyle, and defensive prowess as capable of neutralizing Garcia's unconventional power punching.

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