Ryan Garcia reacted on social media to the announcement of the exhibition fight between Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson. The boxer assured that “Money” should have faced him instead of the legendary heavyweight.

The bombshell that lit up the media ring

The announcement of the exhibition fight between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather in 2026 not only shook the boxing world, it also unleashed the fury of Ryan Garcia, who did not hesitate to use his social networks to throw a direct dart: “Floyd should have fought me”.
For Garcia, Mayweather's decision to face Tyson instead of giving the opportunity to an active fighter is a personal offense... and a waste for modern boxing.

Ryan Garcia vs Mayweather: the fight that never came to be

Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) has long flirted with the idea of a matchup against Mayweather. The possibility, though remote, would have been a generational clash: Garcia's speed and youth against “Money's” experience and impenetrable defense.

In his words, the fight with him would have meant “a real test” for Mayweather, as opposed to what promises to be an exhibition against Tyson, where special rules and limitations reduce the competitive intensity.

Tyson's shadow in the equation

The choice of Tyson was no accident. The former heavyweight champion is still a media figure capable of filling arenas and breaking PPV records, even at 59 years old. The equation is clear: Tyson + Mayweather = guaranteed spectacle.
However, for boxers like Garcia, these types of events trivialize the sport and crowd out active fighters looking for high-caliber opportunities.

Ryan Garcia's contradictions

Garcia's anger contrasts with his own recent history. In 2024, he himself had planned an exhibition against Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo, though he ended up canceling due to a wrist injury. Moreover, his relationship with Mayweather has been one of love and hate: first he criticized him, then he called him a mentor, and now he accuses him of avoiding him.

A message of frustration

While Tyson and Mayweather are fine-tuning details for their show next year, Ryan Garcia has achieved what he was looking for: to get into the current conversation. His shout-out on social media not only highlights his frustration, but also his instinct for attention.