Danny García Says Goodbye to Brooklyn: A Look Back at His Memorable Fights at the Barclays Center
Danny García, a pugilist from Philadelphia, has forged a solid connection with the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, that has transcended sports. With an outstanding career in this arena, García is preparing for his tenth and final fight in the venue, an event he has called “Goodbye to Brooklyn”. On this occasion, he will face Daniel González, marking the closing of an important chapter in his career.
“For me, being able to promote my last fight at the Barclays Center and doing it because I want to, not because I have to, means a lot to me. It’s a dream come true and I couldn’t ask for a better ending.”
Danny García
García’s Puerto Rican influence has been key in making the Barclays Center his second home. Before his farewell fight, we take a look back at his nine previous fights in this emblematic venue, highlighting the most significant moments.
TKO4 victory against Erik Morales (October 20, 2012):
García was the protagonist of the first boxing event at the Barclays Center, facing Mexican legend Erik Morales. In this fight, García defended his titles with an impressive knockout. “It was the perfect night,” commented García. “The first fight at the Barclays and I defended my titles with a spectacular knockout. You can’t ask for more.”
Unanimous Decision victory against Zab Judah (April 27, 2013):
In his second presentation at the Barclays, García faced Zab Judah, a former Brooklyn champion. The fight was an intense battle that established García as an attraction in the venue. “The atmosphere, the animosity, the public, everything was electrifying,” recalled García.
Split Decision Loss against Keith Thurman (March 4, 2017):
Although he suffered his first professional defeat, this fight against Thurman is remembered as one of García’s most outstanding moments in Brooklyn. “It was a tough defeat, but now that I think about it, it was a great night for boxing,” García expressed.
Majority Decision victory against Lamont Peterson (April 11, 2015):
García and Peterson faced each other in a catchweight bout. García revealed that he didn’t feel physically well before the fight, but managed to overcome it. “I had to push myself and get to a mental place I had never reached to finish that fight because I had no energy,” he commented.
Majority Decision Victory against Jose Benavidez Jr. (July 30, 2022):
Danny Garcia with a very emotional post-fight speech after defeating Jose Benavidez Jr. 👏 pic.twitter.com/k2c0356v9g
This fight was significant for the message García conveyed after the fight, revealing his struggles with anxiety and depression. “It was a special night for me because I was able to reach the masses with my voice,” said García. “It was more than winning a fight. I made my voice heard and connected with the fans in a different way.”
TKO9 victory against Paulie Malignaggi (August 1, 2015):
García faced Malignaggi at welterweight, demonstrating his dominance with a TKO in the ninth round. “Although I stopped him in his backyard, it wasn’t a highly anticipated fight,” García commented. “It was just a fight against a former world champion.”
TKO2 victory against Rod Salka (August 9, 2014):
García achieved an impressive knockout in the second round. “I got a lot of heat for that fight,” García said. “But that knockout lives with me forever.”
Unanimous Decision victory against Ivan Redkach (January 25, 2020):
García scored a dominant victory against Redkach. “I beat him up pretty easily,” García said. “The fans came and I did what I had to do.”
Unanimous Decision loss against Shawn Porter (September 8, 2018):
García lost by unanimous decision in a close fight against Porter, although he felt he deserved the victory. “That was my worst fight,” said García. “That defeat has never sat well with me. I thought I won the fight.”
With these memories, Danny García prepares for his farewell to Brooklyn, an event that promises to be emotional and significant in his career.
