Danny Garcia Closes Brooklyn Chapter with Vintage Knockout Win Over Daniel Gonzalez

Vintage Garcia from the Opening Bell

From the outset, Garcia commanded the center of the ring, forcing Gonzalez to circle and look for openings that never materialized. A sharp left hand in the opening round wobbled Gonzalez and set the tone. The New Yorker went defensive in the following rounds but couldn’t avoid Garcia’s signature power for long.

When the finish came, it was vintage “Swift”  a perfectly timed counter that turned out the lights and reminded fans why his left hook became one of boxing’s most feared weapons.

“85% Retired,” But Never Say Never

Speaking after the fight, Garcia reiterated that he’s “85 percent retired,” though he didn’t close the door completely on fighting again if the opportunity and the payday made sense.

“The financials would have to make sense,” Garcia said. “I’ve proved everything I needed to. But if something big comes up, we’ll see.”

He cited potential matchups with WBO champion Xander Zayas and WBC interim titleholder Vergil Ortiz Jr. as examples of fights that could tempt him back, while maintaining a cautious “wait-and-see” stance.

A Farewell Worth Remembering

For Garcia, who’s been open about prioritizing his long-term health and post-boxing life, Saturday’s knockout served as both a celebration and a sendoff. Sixteen years after turning pro, he leaves the sport on his terms in front of his fans, in his favorite arena, and with his most famous weapon doing the talking one last time.

If this was the finale, it was the perfect curtain call.