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Danny Garcia Promotes Final Fight at Barclays Center

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NEW YORK, NY — Danny Garcia, a seasoned boxer with a record of 37 wins and four losses, will headline his final fight at the Barclays Center on Saturday. The event, aptly named “Farewell to Brooklyn,” marks a significant moment in his career as he promotes it himself.

Garcia, 37, who has fought at the Barclays Center nine times since it opened in 2012, expressed his excitement about this last event. “Promoting my last fight at the Barclays Center and doing it on my terms means the world to me,” he told ESPN. “It’s a dream come true and I couldn’t ask for a better ending.”

Originally from Philadelphia, Garcia acknowledges his Puerto Rican heritage has helped him connect with fans in New York. He recalls the cheers of the Puerto Rican community that made the venue feel like a second home. Garcia will face Daniel Gonzalez in this finale, streamed live on Millions.co PPV.

During his career, Garcia has achieved a notable success at the Barclays, winning seven of his nine fights there. His first bout in 2012 was a historic moment, as he faced the legendary Erik Morales, marking the return of boxing to Brooklyn after an 81-year hiatus. Garcia won that fight by unanimous decision, capturing the WBC super lightweight title.

“It was a perfect night,” Garcia reflected. “I knocked out Morales in the first Barclays fight, defending my titles in a cinematic way. There’s nothing better than that.” He has since become a staple of the boxing scene at the Barclays, where he has also faced significant opponents like Zab Judah and Keith Thurman, each match adding to his legacy.

As he prepares for his last bout, Garcia is sharing reflections on his past fights, ranking his performances at the Barclays based on personal and fan reactions. His match against Judah ranks high as a pivotal moment that solidified his status as a leading fighter in Brooklyn. Garcia also reminisced about his close losses, including a tightly contested fight against Thurman, which still holds fond memories despite the outcome.

Looking forward, Garcia is set to leave an indelible mark on Brooklyn’s boxing history with this upcoming fight, which represents both an end and a new beginning for him.