Amir Khan Discusses Mayweather's Chances Against Garcia

Khan's Perspective on Mayweather's Skills

Amir Khan believes that Floyd Mayweather could potentially defeat Ryan Garcia, depending on which version of Mayweather enters the ring. Despite being 49 years old, the former five-division world champion is rumored to be considering a fight against Garcia, who recently defended his WBC title successfully.

Garcia's Recent Performance

Ryan Garcia became the WBC welterweight champion after defeating Mario Barrios in February. He rebounded from a loss to Rolando Romero in May 2025 and overcame a year-long doping suspension that had cast doubt on his career. Following his second-round stoppage of Conor Benn in September, Garcia is now regarded as one of the sport's leading figures.

Mayweather's Legacy and Financial Motivations

While Mayweather is no longer in his prime, Khan suggests that even a diminished version of Mayweather could pose challenges for Garcia. He criticized Mayweather for mentioning Garcia, implying that Mayweather's motivations may be more about seeking a lucrative payday due to alleged financial difficulties in recent years.