Last Updated on October 17, 2025 by Boxing Schedule
Danny “Swift” Garcia’s been fighting since most of these kids were learning how to wrap their hands. This Saturday, October 18, he’s walking into Barclays Center one last time — Brooklyn lights, Brooklyn noise — to headline his “Farewell to Brooklyn” card.
He’s fighting Queens’ Danny “El Gallo” Gonzalez, a younger, meaner version of what Garcia used to be: hungry, confident, and with nothing to lose.
At Gleason’s Gym this week, the energy was raw. Sweat, tape, heavy leather echoing off the walls. Garcia still looked sharp — snapping that hook, working the bag like muscle memory. The crowd around the ring wasn’t quiet either — old trainers, young fighters, and fans who’ve followed him from Philly to New York. You could feel it: the end of something real.
Still Got That Philly Grit
“Camp’s been great. I treated this like a world title fight,” Garcia said, breathing heavy between rounds. “I just want people to remember I fought everybody. Never ducked nobody.”
That’s Danny — no front, no soft talk. At 36, he’s not chasing belts anymore. He’s chasing peace. Legacy. That last walkout where he can look around and know he did it his way.
“It means a lot giving the young fighters a platform,” he said. “For a lot of ‘em, Barclays is a dream. I remember being that kid.”
Gonzalez Isn’t Showing Up to Hug It Out
Danny Gonzalez doesn’t care about goodbyes. He wants a name. “We’re going in there to hurt each other,” he told me. “He’s gonna realize it’s time to chill, be with his family. I know what I can do — I know I can beat him.”
It’s not disrespect — it’s the reality of boxing. Young lion vs the old one still guarding his spot.
Garcia still looks dangerous — calm, experienced, locked in. Gonzalez? He’s coming to mess up the movie ending.
If Garcia’s timing’s still there, he’ll school him. But if he hesitates, even for a second, Gonzalez is live. You can see it in his eyes — he believes this is his night.
Knyba’s one to watch — the Polish fans bring wild energy at Barclays. Colbert says he’s back to his old self. Rosado’s still pure heart. Cangelosi’s that local spark you can’t fake.
This isn’t some shiny send-off show. It’s a real Brooklyn fight card — fighters who want the smoke, not the spotlight.
The Undercard
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Damian Knyba vs Joey Dawejko – 8 rounds, heavyweights
Knyba’s a big Polish heavyweight with clean hands and real ambition. “I’m proud to fight for my people,” he said. “I want to make Poland proud.” -
Chris Colbert vs Blas Ezequiel Caro – 8 rounds, super featherweights
“Primetime” Colbert’s back at 130, and he sounds hungry again. “I’m starving,” he said. “I’ve got no choice but to handle business.” -
Gabriel Rosado vs Vaughn Alexander – 8 rounds, super middleweights
Rosado’s been through more wars than most careers last. “If your heart ain’t in it, you’re finished,” he said. “Mine still is.” -
Cristian Cangelosi vs Victoriano Antonio Santillan – 6 rounds, lightweights
Cangelosi’s that Italian kid outta Brooklyn with a chip on his shoulder. “I’m going for the knockout,” he said. “I want to prove I belong.”
Start Times
- Date: Saturday, October 18
- Time: 6pm ET / 3pm PT / 11pm BST
- Garcia vs. Gonzalez main event ringwalks (approx): 11pm ET / 8pm PT / 4am BST (Sunday)
Garcia vs. Gonzalez fight card
- Danny Garcia vs. Daniel Gonzalez; Super welterweight
- Nahir Albright vs. Richard Commey; Super lightweight
- Damian Knyba vs. Joey Dawejko; Heavyweight
- Chris Colbert vs. Blas Ezequiel Caro; Lightweight
- Gabriel Rosado vs Vaughn Alexander; Super middleweight