Inside The Danny Garcia vs Daniel Gonzalez NYC Press Conference

That joint has been his place, beating past prime Erik Morales in conclusive fashion was the first of ten scraps in the Brooklyn space.

The card, which will be a stream PPV, is tabbed “Farewell to Brooklyn.” No extra hype from me, it could be “adios to the sport” for the very likable Garcia , who took an L his last time out, against Erislandy Lara in Vegas. Dad/bro Angel Garcia stopped it.

“It’s not going seven rounds,” Garcia said during the crisp presser run by Team Swanson, Millions.co, Swift Promotions, and presided over by Ak Reyes.

I said to Garcia and Angel, I was there for that Morales fight. Been a long and solid run, and you too are still tight. That is a win. No doubt, Garcia said, while thinking about his depression battle, which mightily contributed to Garcia having no fights in 2021, one in 2022 (Jose Benavidez), then no work until Lara, (underneath Canelo-Berlanga last September).

The mood felt respectful and humorous, with pockets of depth, as when Garcia referenced his dad having had a stroke. A couple of times Angel lost his train of thought, but he is still a colorful presence by his sons’ hip.

Gonzalez, though, it is clear to me, is in a really good position to screw up Garcia’s plan, force him to be a full-time promoter. “I’m gonna stop him like Lara did,” the Queens boxer announced. “I want this to be Danny’s farewell to boxing, not just Brooklyn.”

He sounded more fiery and as locked in when he told me one one-on-one that he gets the immensity of the opportunity. It would be the brightest light on his record of 22-4-1 (just 7 KOs) and change his leverage as an earner. The pugilist promoted by Star Boxing is trained by hungry vets Moises Roman and Nirmal Lorick, both highly regarded in the region.

I have seen their Danny (Gonzalez) in a few wars, I know he comes to rumble. Does the 35-year-old, a pro since 2012, think this is a 50-50 fight on paper? “No way, it is one thousand percent me,” the Queens man said. Danny (Garcia) has done well, earned every cent and then some. “But sleeping on silk sheets, man,” said the underdog Gonzalez, grinning.

My Three Cents: This is the media as hype helper era, so here goes… I like this main event on paper and give the Garcias public props for not picking a Salka.

Garcia said he is building up his promotion and, in 2026, would look to make high-profile signings. Yes, more transitions in boxing. Less output from Al Haymon, and it looks like Garcia will be filling the vacuum. As a fighter/promoter or promoter only, we shall soon see.

Ashton Sylve meets Richard Commey on the undercard, and Gabe Rosado will appear.