Danny Gonzalez (boxer)
Danny Gonzalez (right) facing Johnny Hernandez in September 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | El Gallo |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Daniel Gonzalez January 13, 1990 Woodhaven, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)[1] |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Win by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
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]
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
- IBF USBA Welterweight Champion (won vacant title in 2024)[4][2]
- WBC FECARBOX Super Lightweight Champion (won vacant title in 2019; one recorded defense in 2019)[2]
- ABO Intercontinental super lightweight titleholder.[3]
Professional boxing record
| 28 fights | 22 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By decision | 15 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Opponent | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Loss | Danny Garcia | Oct 18, 2025 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York | |
| 27 | Win | Michael Anderson | October 2024 | Prudential Center, Newark | IBF USBA Welter (vacant) |
| 26 | Win | Keane McMahon | February 2024 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | |
| 25 | Loss | Paulo Cesar Galdino | February 2022 | Carnesecca Arena, St John's University, New York City | |
| 24 | Loss | Petros Ananyan | October 2021 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York | |
| 23 | Win | Evincii Dixon | April 2021 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia | |
| 22 | Win | Johnny Hernandez | November 2019 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | WBC FECARBOX Super Light |
| 21 | Win | Jerome Conquest | July 2019 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | WBC FECARBOX Super Light (vacant) |
| 20 | Loss | Chris Algieri | January 2019 | Madison Square Garden Theater, New York | WBO International Super Light (vacant) |
| 19 | Win | Johnny Hernandez | September 2018 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | |
| 18 | Win | Justin Savi | June 2018 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | |
| 17 | Win | Juan de la Cruz Rodriguez | March 2018 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | |
| 16 | Loss | Danny O'Connor | Nov 11, 2017 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville | WBC International Silver Super Light (vacant) |
| 15 | Win | Samuel Amoako | May 2017 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville | |
| 14 | Win | Jerome Rodriguez | March 2017 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | |
| 13 | Win | Curtis Niko Morton | June 2016 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | |
| 12 | Win | Carlos Aguilera Martinez | April 2016 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | |
| 11 | Win | Justin Johnson | October 2015 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | |
| 10 | Win | Carl McNickles | June 2015 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | |
| 9 | Win | Ken Alvarez | February 2015 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York | |
| 8 | Win | Malik Jackson | November 2014 | Five Star Banquet, Long Island City, New York City | |
| 7 | Win | Ray Velez | July 2014 | BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York | |
| 6 | Draw | Ray Velez | February 2014 | Roseland Ballroom, New York | |
| 5 | Win | Kamal Muhammad | December 2013 | BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York | |
| 4 | Win | Anthony Smith | June 2013 | Five Star Banquet, Long Island City, New York City | |
| 3 | Win | Carlos Nieves | March 2013 | Birchwood Manor, Whippany | |
| 2 | Win | Bernel Ayers | January 2013 | Cordon Bleu, Woodhaven, New York City | |
| 1 | Win | Anthony Smith | September 2012 | Resorts World Casino, New York City |
References
- ^ a b "Daniel Gonzalez". BoxRec. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Daniel Gonzalez". BoxRec. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ a b "Daniel Gonzalez". Star Boxing. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ a b "Anderson vs. Gonzalez". Tapology. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ "Garcia vs. Gonzalez: Farewell to Brooklyn". Tapology. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ Torrenli, John (October 21, 2025). "Danny Garcia gets it done one last time". Brooklyn Eagle. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ "Danny Gonzalez suffered broken jaw, leg and ankle in Danny Garcia loss". Boxing Scene. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
External links
- Boxing record for Daniel Gonzalez from BoxRec (registration required)
- Star Boxing profile