Steve Marcus/Getty ImagesRyan Garcia’s push for a WBC title clash with Floyd Mayweather has hit a wall, with the boxing legend yet to confirm the alleged deal. On October 21, 2026, Garcia shared posts on social media saying he and Mayweather had agreed to fight at 147 pounds. The 28-year-old champion also posted a screenshot of a video call with the retired boxer. Garcia wants Mayweather’s unbeaten 50-0 professional record at stake and has ruled out an exhibition. However, Mayweather has not publicly confirmed the agreement, and a source close to the situation told Uncrowned reporter Darshan Desai that no serious negotiations had taken place. No fight date, venue or contract has been announced, leaving major questions about whether the boxing match will happen.Ryan Garcia Claims Floyd Mayweather Agreed to a Boxing FightGarcia announced the proposed boxing match in a series of social media posts on Wednesday. He said he initially doubted the idea but claimed the agreement was real.“Trust me at first I thought this was bull***,” Garcia wrote. “But it’s real Floyd and I agree to a fight. 147 for the WBC welterweight championship of the world. 50-0 vs The current champ.”Garcia added to his claim by posting a screenshot of a video call with Mayweather. On Instagram, he said the former world champion wanted a professional fight at 147 pounds and claimed they had agreed to make their discussion public.Garcia insists the bout must be a professional fight, with Mayweather’s unbeaten record on the line, rather than an exhibition. He wants a sanctioned professional boxing match with Mayweather’s unbeaten record at stake.However, Garcia’s posts do not confirm that both camps have reached a formal agreement. Mayweather has yet to comment publicly, and no official announcement has confirmed the fight.Floyd Mayweather Fight Faces Major ObstaclesMayweather, 49, retired from professional boxing after defeating Conor McGregor in August 2017. The victory took his professional record to 50 wins without a loss, including 27 knockouts.Since then, Mayweather has competed in exhibition bouts but has not returned to professional competition. A planned rematch with Manny Pacquiao in 2026 also fell through.A professional fight against Garcia would require more than a public exchange between the two boxers. The fighters would need to settle the terms, arrange the event and meet the requirements of the relevant boxing commission.The World Boxing Council would also need to address the proposed championship fight. No formal request for a Garcia-Mayweather title bout has been announced, and the organization has not confirmed approval.The age and experience gap would also draw attention. Garcia is 28 and remains active, while Mayweather is nearly a decade removed from his last professional fight. These factors would be important as officials consider the proposed matchup.Ryan Garcia’s Next Fight Remains UncertainAs the current WBC welterweight champion, Gar
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