Floyd Mayweather is set to return to the ring next month ahead of a showdown with Ryan Garcia in 2027.The former five-weight world champion will take on Australian Matty Floyd in Bangkok on Saturday, December 19.Mayweather has announced a ‘tune up’ fight against Floyd in DecemberGettyIt marks Mayweather’s first bout for more than two years after a pair of fight cancellations earlier this year.The 49-year-old has seen fights against Mike Zambidis and Manny Pacquiao fall through in recent months.He has now announced on social media a clash with Floyd in Thailand.Mayweather vs Garcia latestMayweather teased it as preparation for an anticipated clash against Garcia in the future. View this post on Instagram In a post shared to Instagram, he wrote: “This is a lil tune up before me and Ryan Garcia lock up.”His announcement follows an ultimatum thrown down by Garcia on Saturday.The WBC welterweight world champion has urged Mayweather to accept his offer to fight on February 6.Garcia has vowed he will enter the ring on the date whether it is against the undefeated veteran or not.Writing on X, he said: “You called me and wanted this fight and I agree this is a big fight.“But I am fighting February 6 regardless so unless you actually make this happen then this fight is gone.Garcia has challenged Mayweather to a showdown on February 6Getty“You can go fight whoever but this is for a championship. I will take your 0 with pleasure. Final warning, no more games, let’s make it happen.”Who is Mayweather fighting next?Prior to a potential bout against Garcia, Mayweather will take on Floyd in seven weeks’ time.The 37-year-old Australian has a 15-2 professional record with ten victories coming by way of knockout.Floyd, who is nicknamed ‘The Jedi’, has predominantly fought at light-heavyweight since turning professional in 2021.The most recent of his 17 bouts came in June 2025, ending in a unanimous decision defeat to fellow Aussie Jack Gregory.However, Floyd has competed in bare knuckle and exhibition bouts since.Floyd goes into his bout with Mayweather with a 13-2 professional recordGettyHe suffered a unanimous decision loss to former super-middleweight world champion James DeGale at BKFC 81 in September 2025.Floyd followed that up by facing Anthony Taylor in June as part of the undercard to Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall.The bout was originally called a no contest after Taylor was unable to continue due to an eye injury.However, the result was later overturned to a TKO win in Floyd’s favour.