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DANNY GARCIA “FAREWELL TO BROOKLYN” FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE & WEIGH-IN QUOTES & PHOTOS
**Official Weights Included**
Two-Division World Champion Danny García Headlines Jam-Packed
Swift Promotions Event in “FAREWELL TO BROOKLYN”
TOMORROW, Saturday, October 18 Against Danny Gonzalez from
Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Click HERE for Photos from Ed Diller/Swift Promotions
Click HERE for Press Conference & Weigh-In Replay Via Millions.co
BROOKLYN – October 17, 2025 – Two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia went face-to-face with Queens-native Danny “El Gallo” Gonzalez on Friday at the final press conference and weigh-in before the Swift Promotions “FAREWELL TO BROOKLYN” event taking place tomorrow, Saturday, October 18 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The press conference also featured a slew of undercard fighters including undefeated Polish heavyweight Damian Knyba and Philly slugger Joey Dawejko, who meet in an eight-round matchup, Brooklyn’s own Chris “Primetime” Colbert and Argentina’s Blas Ezequiel Caro, who duel in an eight-round attraction, and Philly action fighter Gabriel Rosado and veteran Vaughn Alexander, who square off in an eight-round super middleweight bout.
Tickets for the live event are available NOW through Ticketmaster.com.
The jam-packed card will stream exclusively through MILLIONS.co with a pay-per-view broadcast beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT with twelve scheduled attractions featured with purchase of the event.
Here is what the fighters had to say Friday from Barclays Center:
DANNY GARCIA
“I wanna thank Brooklyn for always being there on my side. Come tomorrow night, all the hard work is done. I pushed myself to the limit.
“I know he says he’s gonna try to hurt me, but don’t try to hurt yourself. You might pull a muscle or something.
“Tomorrow night, I plan on getting my hand raised in beautiful fashion. I’m gonna do what I do best and have a classic Danny Garcia night.
“I’ve never taken one opponent in my career lightly. I’ve trained for every fight like it’s a unification fight. I’ve never underestimated anyone. I’ve done the same thing I always do, and if anything, I did it smarter.
“It might be farewell to him after this. I’ve been in this business for a long time. It’s your job to be confident as a fighter. But when you step into that ring, that’s the chamber of truth. When you get hit, it’s not about how hard you trained, you have to be a true champion.
“All my fans give me that chip on the shoulder and motivate me to be at my best when it’s time for that bell to ring.
“I’ve really enjoyed every moment of training and running and sacrifice know that this might be my last fight. I’ve been in there sparring young guys who brought the fight out of me. At the end of the day, I’m a fighter and that’s what I was born to do.”
DANNY GONZALEZ
“Tomorrow I’m gonna hurt this dude and shock the world.
“I’m gonna perform a master class of how to beat a power puncher. I’m gonna be smart and find my moments. He’s underestimating me. I’m gonna show him how serious I am tomorrow.
“I dropped weight to make 154. I’m gonna be big and strong in the ring. I’m fresh and happy. I’ve waiting all my life for a moment like this. I’m just excited and I’m gonna pull it off.
“He can say whatever he wants to me. I’m the definition of grit and hard work. That’s why I got here. I’m gonna make him look like dookie tomorrow.
“It’s gonna be a farewell but it’s gonna be a farewell on a sad note. The talking is done and now it’s time to do it.”
DAMIAN KNYBA
“Five years ago I was here watching Adam Kownacki fight at Barclays Center, and on that card Joey Dawejko was fighting Frank Sanchez. I can’t believe that life has gone so fast that now I’m here tomorrow night fighting him. I hope we put on a good show for the fans. May the best man win.
“Polish heavyweight boxing has been on top before and my mission is to bring that back and lift up Polish boxing.
“I’m hoping the Polish people come out so that I can put on a show for them. I’m hoping they’re satisfied.
“This fight ends before the final round for sure. Knockout. That’s it.”
JOEY DAWEJKO
“Me and Danny haven’t fought on the same card since like the amateurs, and I appreciate this opportunity. We grew up together since we were little kids and have so many stories together. We’re gonna shut it out with this one.
“I appreciate the Polish support, but I’m from Philly. He may be able to make it in Poland, but he wouldn’t be able to make it in Philly.
“I’ve got a lot of experience. I’m probably the shortest heavyweight in the game. I’m used to fighting guys his size, he’s not used to fighting a guy my sized. Everyone may be smaller than him, but they don’t have what I have.”
CHRIS COLBERT
“There’s not much left to say. I’m ready to fight. I feel like this is the most focused I’ve been in years. I feel good and I’m ready to come do what I do best, and that’s beat on somebody.
“Danny and I had talked about fighting, but first we were talking about maybe fighting in Philly, and then when he said it was gonna be in Brooklyn, I couldn’t say no.
“It’s an honor to be on a card with my brother Danny. We grind together, we shine together. It’s just gonna feel great on Saturday night when we both hand out ass beatings.
“I don’t really believe in pressure. I am the pressure. I’m coming with the pressure and I’m trying to hurt someone. I’m trying to make a statement. “
BLAS EZEQUIEL CARO
“I’m very grateful for this opportunity from Danny Garcia. I’m very ready for the fight. Get ready to see what I can do.
“This is the first time I’ve fought in an arena this size, but I worked hard and believe I’m gonna have a great performance.
“Colbert is a good fighter that I’ve been watching for a long time and I’m ready to show him what I can do.”
GABRIEL ROSADO
“The atmosphere in Brooklyn is always amazing. This is my favorite city to fight in. Shoutout to Vaughn for taking the fight, because we’re gonna give the fans a great fight to watch.
“I’m gonna do what I do. I’m gonna go in there and be myself. I’m fresh and rejuvenated. I got back with my old trainer and got back to what made me a top fighter.”
VAUGHN ALEXANDER
“It’s always good to be in this position. Shoutout to Danny for putting me on this platform and I’m just looking forward to putting on a good performance Saturday.
“We’re two fighters that get in there no matter who the opponent is. I’m really looking forward to fighting him.
“Every fighter has a plan until they get in there with someone they’ve never been in there with. Whatever his plan is, I’m looking forward to it.
“Rosado and I were supposed to have already fought, so I’m glad we’re getting it done. I can’t wait to share the ring with him on Saturday.”
*****Please see below for official weights for Saturday’s card (bout order not final):
Danny Garcia vs. Danny Gonzalez – 10-rounds, Super Welterweight
Garcia: 153.6 lbs
Gonzalez: 153.4 lbs
Dominique Crowder vs. Fernando Diaz – 10-rounds, Bantamweight
Crowder: 118 lbs
Diaz:117.6 lbs
Damian Knyba vs. Joey Dawejko – 8-rounds, Heavyweight
Knyba: 259.8 lbs
Dawejko: 259 lbs
Gabriel Rosado vs. Vaughn Alexander – 8-rounds, Super Middleweight
Rosado: 169.4 lbs
Alexander: 170 lbs
Chris Colbert vs. Blas Ezequiel Caro – 8-rounds, Super Lightweight
Colbert: 138.4 lbs
Caro: 136 lbs
Reshat Mati vs, Jose Angulo – 8-rounds, Super Welterweight
Mati: 152.6 lbs
Angulo: 157.2 lbs
Mathew Gonzalez vs. Wilfredo Flores – 8-rounds, Super Lightweight
Gonzalez: 141.6 lbs
Flores: 141.8 lbs
Avtandil Khurtsidze vs. Andres Martinez – 6-rounds, Light Heavyweight
Khurtsidze: 181.2 lbs
Martinez: 178.2 lbs
Keith Colon Rodriguez vs. David Calabro – 6-rounds Featherweight
Rodriguez: 126.6 lbs
Calabro: 124.8 lbs
Cristian Cangelosi vs. Victoriano Antonio Santillan – 8-rounds, Super Welterweight
Cangelosi: 153.6 lbs
Santillan: 153 lbs
Quincey Williams vs. Christopher Rodriguez – 8-rounds, Welterweight
Williams: 149.8 lbs
Rodriguez: 147.2 lbs
Jahanzeb Rizwan vs. Travon Millage – 4-rounds, Middleweight
Rizwan: 167.4lbs
Millage: 161.4 lbs
Zahir Abdus Salaam vs. Eduardo De La Paz – 4-rounds, Super Welterweight
Abdus Salaam: 157.2 lbs
De La Paz: 156.8 lbs
Elijah Gonzalez vs. Jason Chavez – 4-rounds, Super Lightweight
Gonzalez: 143 lbs
Chavez: 139.4 lbs
DANNY GARCIA “FAREWELL TO BROOKLYN” MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS
Also Featuring Danny Gonzalez, Damian Knyba, Chris Colbert, Gabriel Rosado & More!
Two-Division World Champion Danny García Headlines Jam-Packed
Swift Promotions Event in “FAREWELL TO BROOKLYN” Against Danny Gonzalez from Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Click HERE for Photos from Ed Diller/Swift Promotions
Click HERE for Workout Replay Via Millions.co
BROOKLYN – October 16, 2025 – Former two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia held a media workout at world famous Gleason’s Gym on Thursday ahead of his “FAREWELL TO BROOKLYN” event taking place this Saturday, October 18 from Barclays Center as he takes on Queen-native Danny “El Gallo” Gonzalez in the main event of the Swift Promotions event.
The media workout also featured a slew of undercard fighters including undefeated Polish heavyweight Damian Knyba, who takes on Joey Dawejko in an eight-round matchup, Brooklyn’s own Chris “Primetime” Colbert, who faces Blas Ezequiel Caro in an eight-round attraction, and Philly action fighter Gabriel Rosado, who takes on veteran Vaughn Alexander in a super middleweight bout.
The workout also featured a young rising stars in the Swift Promotions’ stable as Brooklyn’s Cristian Cangelosi, who faces Victoriano Antonio Santillan, stepped into the ring in front of the media in Brooklyn.
Tickets for the live event are available NOW through Ticketmaster.com.
The jam-packed card will stream exclusively through MILLIONS.co with a pay-per-view broadcast beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT with twelve scheduled attractions featured with purchase of the event.
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from world famous Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn:
DANNY GARCIA
“Camp has been great. I feel ready. There were no shortcuts. I treated this like a world title fight. I’ve done everything right.
“I got here because of everything I went through as a kid. I came from nothing and that’s why I have the grit that I’ve shown in fight after fight.
“I just want to be remembered as someone who fought everyone and never backed down.
“Danny Gonzalez is someone who’s been under the radar and deserves a shot. Some guys never get the opportunity and I thought he earned it.
“It makes me really happy to give young guys opportunities like this. To a lot of guys fighting at Barclays Center is a dream come true. That means everything to me.”
DANNY GONZALEZ
“I’m just excited to go. I’m calm. On Saturday the talking is done. We’re going in there to hurt each other, and I’m gonna hurt him.
“I don’t think it matters what his mentality is. When he loses, he’s gonna realize it’s time to spend time with his family.
“This is everything. This proves that hard work and consistency pays off. I’ve been grinding for 20 years and now I’m here on the big stage.
“I’m in phenomenal shape for this. He’s gonna be shocked with what he’s in there with. Speed, strength, size, power, it’s gonna be everything.
“I know what I can do and I know that I can beat him.”
DAMIAN KNYBA
“I’m really excited to be fighting in front of the Polish fans at Barclays Center. There have been a lot of great heavyweights like Adam Kownacki who have fought there and I look forward to keeping that tradition going.
“I’m extremely motivated. I’ve fought in big arenas before, so this is nothing new to me. I’m coming in here mentally strong and ready to do what I have to do.
“I’m very motivated to show everyone that I’m the best. The Polish fans mean the world to me. I want to be at my best and make my country proud.”
CHRIS COLBERT
“I’m feeling great. I’m blessed to be here on the big stage again and on Saturday night I just have to do what I do best.
“I’m gonna go back down to super featherweight to get back to the top. I’m actually hungrier now than I was for my last few fights. Right now I’m starving. I have no choice but to go in there and wipe out the 130-pound division.
“I know there’s a lot more that I’m leaving on the table as far as my career, and I can’t leave it there.
“I just want to win. I’m not worried about making a statement.
GABRIEL ROSADO
“I feel good to be here in Brooklyn. This is actually my favorite city to fight in. The atmosphere is amazing and it’s close to Philly.
“We’re doing everything right, that’s why my energy is really good. We’ve had a great training camp in Puerto Rico. It was hot as hell and it was what we needed.
“The heart has to still be in it to fight. That’s one thing about me, I can always count on my heart and my will. Nobody is gonna take that away from me. There was actually a point in my career where I counted too much on my will and slacked on my fundamentals. It’s those little things that make a big difference.”
CRISTIAN CANGELOSI
“I’m looking to put on a good show for all my Italians here in Brooklyn. I’m feeling good and ready to deliver a knockout.
“I have a great team that’s really got me ready to go. We’ve had a great training camp with really strong sparring. I’m gonna be at my best on Saturday night.
“I want to be great and show that I’m a future world champion.” |
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