Floyd Mayweather could be in line to get a shot at Ryan Garcia if he passes the required tests, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman says.
Floyd Mayweather, the retired 50-0 professional boxer, who fought his final bout in 2017, beating Conor McGregor.
The 49-year-old has been linked to a return this year for 2026, with a rescheduled superfight with Manny Pacquiao put on hold indefinitely.
There have been rumors that Mayweather may also come out of retirement to fight Garcia for his WBC welterweight world title. If he wins he’d be the oldest world champion in boxing history.
However, speaking to Fight Hub TV, Sulaiman said the former five-weight world champion would still be able to fight for a title under the organisation’s rules, provided he passes the necessary medicals and licensing.
“Floyd Mayweather is not a fighter you can count out,” he said, although noting that “these guys are risking a lot” when they come back.
Garcia’s next fight date is scheduled for February 6, and possible opponents for that occasion are Mayweather and current WBA super lightweight champ Teofimo Lopez.
A Mayweather return thus remains possible, although he would need to be clear from a medical perspective before any bout for a title would be given the green light.
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