Floyd Mayweather’s proposed fight with Ryan Garcia is drawing fresh scrutiny, while the Japanese contender who stopped Nonito Donaire has secured a significant rematch.
Fabio Wardley’s response to retirement speculation and Deontay Wilder’s unfinished negotiations also lead today’s boxing updates.
1. Mayweather vs. Ryan Garcia attracts attention, but remains unconfirmed
Robert Garcia would favor Ryan Garcia over Floyd Mayweather today, citing the retired champion’s age and inactivity, but the respected trainer also doubts the proposed fight will happen. Speaking to ESNews in comments reported by Boxing News on October 14, Garcia distinguished Mayweather’s exceptional prime from his position at 49. The fresh development is the trainer’s assessment, rather than a newly signed agreement. For Filipino fans familiar with Mayweather’s rivalry with Manny Pacquiao, the names guarantee interest, but there is still no confirmed date or venue for Mayweather against Garcia. A public proposal remains several steps away from an actual championship fight.
2. Donaire conqueror Riku Masuda gets his chance at revenge
Riku Masuda will defend his WBA bantamweight belt against Seiya Tsutsumi on November 29 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, U Next announced on October 14. Tsutsumi defeated Masuda in 2023 and remains the only fighter to beat him professionally. Filipino fans have a clear reason to follow the rematch: Masuda stopped Nonito Donaire earlier this year before winning the belt against Daigo Higa. The Tokyo card also includes Kenshiro Teraji’s WBO super flyweight defense against Jassiel Amador and David Jimenez’s WBA super flyweight defense against Seigo Yuri Akui. Broadcast and fight start times will be announced later.
3. Wardley rejects retirement talk before the Dubois rematch
Fabio Wardley has rejected Derek Chisora’s suggestion that his rematch with Daniel Dubois could be his final fight, telling talkSPORT that he remains committed to continuing his career. Their October 17 meeting follows Dubois’ eleventh round stoppage victory in May, making this a test of Wardley’s adjustments after a punishing defeat. Dubois’ own career has survived disruptions, including the illness that forced his withdrawal against Joseph Parker in 2025. This weekend, however, the immediate question concerns Wardley’s response to a previous conqueror. Retirement speculation should remain separate from any decision announced by Wardley himself.
4. Wilder and Opetaia have an offer, but no signed contract
Deontay Wilder’s proposed meeting with Jai Opetaia has advanced, although it remains unsigned. MMA Mania, reporting on Dan Rafael’s discussion with Big Fight Weekend, said an offer had been accepted but paperwork was still outstanding. Opetaia would move from cruiserweight to heavyweight for the matchup, while Wilder’s team also has interest in a title opportunity against Murat Gassiev. The proposed December event has previously featured in Powcast’s coverage of a possible Pacquiao appearance in Cardiff. That earlier coverage provides background, not confirmation of today’s undercard. Fans should await signed agreements and an official lineup before treating either proposed matchup as booked.
Upcoming Fights: Philippine Viewing Guide
The weekend broadcast listings below are converted to Philippine time. These are program starts, rather than guaranteed ring walks.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley II
Time: 2:00 AM, listed main card start
Stakes: WBO heavyweight championship
Location: London, United KingdomSebastian Fundora vs. Ermal Hadribeaj
Time: 8:00 AM, listed broadcast start
Stakes: WBC super welterweight championship
Location: Las Vegas, United StatesBrandon Figueroa vs. Tomoki Kameda
Time: On the Fundora broadcast; individual bout time unconfirmed
Stakes: WBA featherweight championship
Location: Las Vegas, United States
November 29, 2026: Tokyo venue date
Riku Masuda vs. Seiya Tsutsumi II
Time: To be announced
Stakes: WBA bantamweight championship
Location: Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan