Daniel Gonzalez has a solid record of accomplishment in a career that dates back to 2012. Unfortunately, Gonzalez has shown he is not on the same level as Danny Garcia.
Danny Garcia is a legendary, multi-world champion in several organizations and across two weight classes.
Garcia is winding down a Hall of Fame-level career but has a few more stops to make before he hangs up his gloves and he is a big favorite in boxing odds to win this fight..
Garcia is a native and resident of Philadelphia, but he has long had an affinity for Brooklyn, NY, and the Barclays Center, where he has had some of the biggest fights and career moments.
Garcia wanted to have a farewell fight in Brooklyn before his retirement, which has yet to be specified.
Garcia will face Gonzalez in his “Farewell to Brooklyn” fight at the Barclays Center on October 18, 2025.
Garcia vs. Gonzalez Fight Preview
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Danny Garcia will face Daniel Gonzalez in a super welterweight bout at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The fight can be seen on pay-per-view.
- Garcia, 37-4 (21 KOs), of Philadelphia, will be fighting for the first time since last September, when he was stopped in nine rounds.
- The 37-year-old Garcia last fought at Barclays in 2022 when he won a majority decision over Jose Benavidez Jr.
- Garcia figured in some of the biggest events at Barclays Center, which had once been the spiritual home base for Premier Boxing Champions.
- Garcia’s top moments include back-to-back headlining fights at the venue against Erik Morales and Zab Judah, in 2012 and 2013, plus his 2017 welterweight unification fight against Keith Thurman.
- Gonzalez, 22-4-1 (7 KOs), is coming off back-to-back victories last year, over Michael “Slick” Anderson and Keane McMahon.
- The 35-year-old Gonzalez has previously fought one former world champion, losing a competitive decision to Chris Algieri in 2019.
Garcia vs. Gonzalez Predictions
- In comparison to Gonzalez, Garcia has a vastly superior body of work.
- Gonzalez is stepping way up in class for this bout.
- Garcia is eager to atone for his loss to Erislandy Lara one year ago in Las Vegas.
- “My last fight didn’t go my way, but setbacks happen in boxing,” Garcia said. “I’ve always come back stronger every time. I always beat someone up bad, and that’s what I’m coming to do.”
- “I was training and I was in shape, but my heart and my soul wasn’t there leading into my last fight,” added Garcia. “That’s 85 per cent of the sport. But now being back in Brooklyn I have the heart and spirit of a fighter and I’m ready to show it.”
- Garcia, of Philadelphia, said his most recent win – a majority decision over Jose Benavidez Jnr in July 2022, his previous appearance at Barclays – tops anything Gonzalez has done in his career.
- Garcia has a point: Gonzalez, who was outpointed by Chris Algieri in 2019 in his only matchup against a name fighter, arguably did his best work in his most recent bout, a 10-round unanimous decision over Michael Anderson last October.
Garcia vs. Gonzalez Best Bet: Danny Garcia
Garcia vs. Gonzalez Betting Tips
- Danny Garcia opened as a -550 favorite.
- Daniel Gonzalez is a +360 underdog.
- Garcia is the popular boxing betting choice with the casual sector based on his powerful brand
- Gamblers are not as familiar with Gonzalez, thus adding to the Garcia price.
- Some bargain hunters are intrigued by the Gonzalez price, but most are not impressed with his resume.
- Sharps who normally don’t like to make a big lay on favorites are facing the reality that they may have to pay for the quality of Garcia.
Garcia vs. Gonzalez Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Danny Garcia, at 37, has a career record of 37-4.
- Garcia has 21 knockout wins and one knockout loss.
- He is a native of Philadelphia, PA, where he still resides.
- Garcia is coming off an RTD loss to Erislandy Lara on September 14, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
- Overall, Daniel Gonzalez has a career record of 22-4-1.
- Gonzalez has seven career knockout wins and one knockout loss.
- Gonzalez, age 35, is a native of Woodhaven, Queens, NY, where he still resides.
- Last time out, Gonzalez won a unanimous decision against Michael Anderson on October 12, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Brooklyn, NY.
- With the win, Gonzalez won the IBF USBA welterweight title.
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