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Ryan Garcia says talks have begun for a fight with Floyd Mayweather
Ryan Garcia says negotiations have begun for a fight with Floyd Mayweather.
Garcia, the current WBC welterweight champion, made the claim during a media appearance in Miami.
He recently defended his belt by knocking out Conor Benn in the second round in Las Vegas.
That victory has drawn attention to possible next opponents, including Garcia's long-time rival Teofimo Lopez.
Mayweather has also emerged as a possible opponent, though the account does not say a fight has been agreed.
Garcia challenged Mayweather to move quickly and said he believed he could knock him out.
The next step is for the talks to continue; no fight date or agreement was announced.
Ryan Garcia said talks have begun for a fight with Floyd Mayweather.
Garcia made the comments during an interview in Miami on Friday night.
The WBC welterweight champion said he would knock Mayweather out.
Garcia last fought Conor Benn in Las Vegas, winning by second-round knockout.
Teofimo Lopez was described as another possible next opponent for Garcia.
- Who
- Ryan Garcia and Floyd Mayweather.
- What
- Talks have begun for a possible fight between them.
- When
- Garcia said the talks had begun during an interview on Friday night; the article was published on October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Garcia spoke in Miami at Brand Risk Promotions.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Garcia defended his WBC welterweight belt against Conor Benn at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Garcia discussed negotiations with Mayweather during an interview in Miami.
- Potential fight
- Ryan Garcia vs. Floyd Mayweather
- Garcia’s title
- WBC welterweight champion
- Last opponent
- Conor Benn
- Last fight result
- Second-round knockout in Las Vegas
- Other possible opponent
- Teofimo Lopez
What people are saying
You think Floyd can f— with me?
knock out Floyd
I don’t give a f— what his name is