Garcia shared the surprising announcement on social media, revealing that the proposed fight would go down at 147 pounds for the WBC welterweight championship. “Trust me at first I thought this was bull–t,” Garcia admitted. “But it’s real Floyd and I agree to a fight.” This isn’t just hype either—Olympic athlete memoir type energy, because Garcia is backing it up with receipts, literally posting a screenshot of himself on a FaceTime call with Mayweather.
Trust me at first I thought this was bull***
But it’s real Floyd and I agree to a fight147 for the WBC welterweight championship of the world
50-0 vs The current champ
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 21, 2026
The proposed clash is being framed as “50-0 vs The current champ,” and honestly, the storyline writes itself. Mayweather hasn’t fought professionally since his 2017 victory over UFC star Conor McGregor. With a legendary 50-0 record, he’s been keeping things light with occasional exhibition appearances. Garcia, holding a solid 26-2 record, would step into this fight as the younger, more active competitor ready to make waves.
Here’s the thing though—Mayweather is approaching his 50th birthday in February. That age factor could play a role in how this whole thing unfolds. While the boxing legend hasn’t publicly addressed Garcia’s announcement yet, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has stepped in to confirm the fight is actually happening.
Eddie Hearn says Floyd Mayweather vs Ryan Garcia is actually happening
“I think Floyd beats him… I’m excited to see that. As I understand it, the fight is on.”(via @BoxingNewsED) https://t.co/1KQfpIPDoO
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) October 22, 2026
This matchup has all the ingredients for something special in the boxing world. Whether you’re into the spectacle or the technical skill, this one’s definitely worth paying attention to as details continue to unfold.
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