Floyd Mayweather announces comeback fight with Matty Floyd in December
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 11:09 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Floyd Mayweather confirmed he will face Matty Floyd in Bangkok on December 19 as a preliminary bout before his scheduled fight against Ryan Garcia in February 2027. Mayweather, aged 49, last fought professionally in 2017 but has participated in exhibitions since then. His postponed fight with Manny Pacquiao, originally planned for this year, was affected by legal issues. Garcia has expressed urgency for their bout, stating he will box on February 6 regardless of Mayweather's plans.
- •Mayweather's fight with Matty Floyd takes place December 19 in Bangkok.
- •Ryan Garcia announced he will fight on February 6 regardless of Mayweather's plans.
- •Mayweather has not fought since 2017, when he defeated Conor McGregor.
- •A prior fight with Manny Pacquiao was postponed due to legal issues.
- 11:09 AMYahoo Sports — Floyd Mayweather confirms comeback fight as Ryan Garcia ‘tune-up’
"Mayweather, 49, has said he will face boxer Matty Floyd in Thailand in December
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