Danny Gonzalez (boxer)

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Daniel Gonzalez
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Danny Gonzalez (right) facing Johnny Hernandez in September 2018
Personal information
Nickname
El Gallo
NationalityAmerican
BornDaniel Gonzalez
(1990-01-13) January 13, 1990 (age 36)
Woodhaven, Queens, New York, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm) [1]
Boxing career
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins22
Win by KO7
Losses5
Draws1

Daniel Gonzalez (born January 13, 1990), known as "El Gallo", is an American professional boxer from Woodhaven, Queens, New York. Gonzalez has competed professionally from 2012 to 2025 and has held the IBF USBA Welterweight title and the WBC FECARBOX Super Lightweight title. [2]

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Early life

Gonzalez is from Woodhaven in Queens, New York. [2] Star Boxing has described him as training out of Queens and having developed at Universal Boxing Gym. [3]

Professional career

Gonzalez made his professional debut on September 22, 2012 in Queens, New York. [2]

In January 2019, he faced Chris Algieri at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York, losing a decision in a bout billed for the vacant WBO International super lightweight title. [2]

In July 2019, Gonzalez won the vacant WBC FECARBOX super lightweight title against Jerome Conquest at The Paramount in Huntington, New York, and later defended the title in November 2019 against Johnny Hernandez at the same venue. [2]

In October 2021, he fought Petros Ananyan at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, losing by decision. [2]

After returning to the ring in February 2024 with a win over Keane McMahon in Huntington, New York, [2] Gonzalez won the vacant IBF USBA welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Michael Anderson on October 12, 2024 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. [4] [2]

On October 18, 2025, Gonzalez faced former world champion Danny Garcia at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a super welterweight bout, losing by fourth-round knockout/technical knockout. [5] [6] Gonzalez suffered multiple fractures as a result of the match, including a broken jaw from the first punch he took and a broken ankle and leg after Garcia landed the left hook. [7]

Gonzalez has participated in 28 fights, winning 22 (7 by knockout) and losing 5 (2 by knockout). One of the fights resulted in a draw. [1]

Championships

Professional boxing record

28 fights22 wins5 losses
By knockout72
By decision153
Draws1
No.ResultOpponentDateLocationNotes
28Loss Danny Garcia Oct 18, 2025 Barclays Center, New York City, New York
27WinMichael AndersonOctober 2024 Prudential Center, NewarkIBF USBA Welter (vacant)
26WinKeane McMahonFebruary 2024Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
25LossPaulo Cesar GaldinoFebruary 2022 Carnesecca Arena, St John's University, New York City
24LossPetros AnanyanOctober 2021 Barclays Center, New York City, New York
23WinEvincii DixonApril 20212300 Arena, Philadelphia
22WinJohnny HernandezNovember 2019Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New YorkWBC FECARBOX Super Light
21WinJerome ConquestJuly 2019Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New YorkWBC FECARBOX Super Light (vacant)
20LossChris AlgieriJanuary 2019 Madison Square Garden Theater, New YorkWBO International Super Light (vacant)
19WinJohnny HernandezSeptember 2018Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
18WinJustin SaviJune 2018Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
17WinJuan de la Cruz RodriguezMarch 2018Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
16Loss Danny O'Connor Nov 11, 2017 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville WBC International Silver Super Light (vacant)
15WinSamuel AmoakoMay 2017 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville
14WinJerome RodriguezMarch 2017Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
13WinCurtis Niko MortonJune 2016Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
12WinCarlos Aguilera MartinezApril 2016Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
11WinJustin JohnsonOctober 2015Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
10WinCarl McNicklesJune 2015Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
9WinKen AlvarezFebruary 2015Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
8WinMalik JacksonNovember 2014Five Star Banquet, Long Island City, New York City
7WinRay VelezJuly 2014BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York
6DrawRay VelezFebruary 2014Roseland Ballroom, New York
5WinKamal MuhammadDecember 2013BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York
4WinAnthony SmithJune 2013Five Star Banquet, Long Island City, New York City
3WinCarlos NievesMarch 2013Birchwood Manor, Whippany
2WinBernel AyersJanuary 2013Cordon Bleu, Woodhaven, New York City
1WinAnthony SmithSeptember 2012Resorts World Casino, New York City

References

  1. 1 2 "Daniel Gonzalez". BoxRec . Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Daniel Gonzalez". BoxRec. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Daniel Gonzalez". Star Boxing. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Anderson vs. Gonzalez". Tapology. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Garcia vs. Gonzalez: Farewell to Brooklyn". Tapology. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  6. ↑ Torrenli, John (October 21, 2025). "Danny Garcia gets it done one last time". Brooklyn Eagle. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Danny Gonzalez suffered broken jaw, leg and ankle in Danny Garcia loss". Boxing Scene. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
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