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Terence Crawford Picks Floyd Mayweather to Beat Ryan Garcia Amid Their Boxing Showdown Buzz

From a friend and mentor, Floyd Mayweather has become a rival Ryan Garcia believes he can beat in the ring. Garcia now wants to put an end to all the speculation over who is better between him and Mayweather. But…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 5:54 AM
Terence Crawford Picks Floyd Mayweather to Beat Ryan Garcia Amid Their Boxing Showdown Buzz
Key Things to Know
  • Terence Crawford predicted Floyd Mayweather would defeat Ryan Garcia if the two fighters face each other.
  • Ryan Garcia claimed he agreed to defend his WBC welterweight title against Mayweather at 147 pounds.
  • Crawford criticized Garcia for targeting an older fighter instead of active contenders in their prime.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Terence Crawford has publicly picked Floyd Mayweather Jr. to defeat Ryan Garcia following speculation surrounding a potential bout between the two. Garcia claimed on Instagram that he spoke with Mayweather and agreed to fight him at 147 pounds for the WBC welterweight title. Crawford reacted dismissively on social media, telling Garcia that Mayweather would beat him despite being past his prime.

Crawford praised Mayweather's exceptional timing, defense, and ring intelligence, arguing Garcia lacks the technical skills to overcome the undefeated former champion. Boxing journalist Dan Rafael expressed skepticism about the bout ever taking place, noting Mayweather's existing contractual obligations and outside legal issues.

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