Ring Gang Radio made its long-awaited debut at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center—and what an occasion it was. The night marked what is expected to be Danny “Swift” Garcia’s final fight at the arena he helped make a boxing landmark. Many of Garcia’s defining career moments happened inside this building, making this farewell event feel both emotional and historic.
Cangelosi Starts Fast but Coasts to the Finish
The first bout we caught was Cristian Cangelosi vs. Victoriano Santillan. Cangelosi’s aggressive start, heavy body work, and sharp counter left hooks had Santillan in visible trouble. By the fourth round, ringside doctors checked Santillan, signaling a possible stoppage. But Cangelosi eased off late, and Santillan, despite absorbing damage, survived to the final bell. Cangelosi won clearly, though an exclamation point would have elevated the performance.
Keith Colón Scores Vicious Body-Shot Stoppage
Prospect Keith Colón faced David Calabro in a slow, cautious opening few rounds. That changed instantly in the third when Colón buried a crushing body shot into Calabro’s midsection, dropping him hard. The ref waved it off immediately—an excellent stoppage and impressive win for the young junior lightweight.
Khurtsidze Returns—But Father Time Wins
Avantandil Khurtsidze’s return to the ring against Andres Martinez felt like a time warp. The now 46-year-old former contender looked every bit his age. Smothering his own offense and failing to get off clean punches, Khurtsidze struggled to generate meaningful offense. Martinez had moments but couldn’t create separation. The bout ended in an uneventful draw that left fans longing for action.
Matthew Gonzalez Edges a Relentless Wilfredo Flores
Brooklyn’s Matthew Gonzalez delivered a gritty performance against Wilfredo Flores, who pressed forward nonstop. Gonzalez responded with crisp, accurate counters, repeatedly landing the cleaner shots. Flores made him work for every moment, but Gonzalez earned a deserved decision in a fan-friendly scrap.
Reshat Mati Survives Scare from a Determined Angulo
Highly touted NY prospect Reshat Mati met a serious test against Jose Angulo. Mati boxed beautifully early, but everything changed in the third round when Angulo rocked him with a massive left hook. For several rounds, Mati fought to survive, showing heart but revealing vulnerabilities. He recovered late and edged out a majority decision. A learning experience, but a close call that suggests a need for adjustments.
Chris Colbert Wins—But Raises More Questions
Brooklyn’s Chris Colbert returned looking to halt a rough stretch: three losses in his last four. Facing Blas Caro, Colbert scored a body-shot knockdown in round five and ultimately claimed the victory. But his defensive flaws were glaring—he absorbed far too many clean punches and even ended the fight taking unanswered shots on the ropes. Once a blue-chip future star, Colbert now appears to be fighting for relevance, and doubts grow about how much he has left.
Gabe Rosado Outclasses Vaughn Alexander in Veteran Showcase
Two grizzled veterans, Gabe Rosado and Vaughn Alexander, met in a crossroads fight. Despite a career full of wars, Rosado looked fresher and sharper, outboxing and hurting Alexander multiple times. He cruised to a clear decision win, proving he still has something in the tank.
Knyba Stops Dawejko in Heavyweight Clash
The night’s lone heavyweight fight featured Damian Knyba vs. Joey Dawejko. After a quiet start, Knyba exploded in the fifth with a hard right hand. Momentum snowballed until the seventh, when a heavy combination dropped Dawejko. The referee halted the fight shortly after. Another strong win for the rising Polish heavyweight.
Crowder Wins, Crowd Snores
Bantamweight Dominique Crowder boxed smoothly against Fernando Diaz, showing skill and ring IQ—but virtually no urgency. His safety-first approach drew steady boos as fans begged for action that never came. While Crowder earned a unanimous decision, the performance didn’t win him any new fans.
Danny Garcia Knocks Out Gonzalez in Barclays Farewell
The main event—Danny Garcia vs. Danny Gonzalez—carried nostalgic weight. Garcia, long synonymous with Barclays Center, entered the ring for what was billed as his final fight at the venue.
The early rounds were tactical, with Gonzalez trying to avoid Garcia’s vaunted left hook. But that caution eventually lulled him into a rhythm—one Garcia exploited. In the fourth round, “Swift” found the opening he’d been hunting. A trademark left hook detonated, dropping Gonzalez hard. He attempted to rise, but referee Harvey Dock waved it off immediately.
After the fight, Garcia remained noncommittal about retirement, speaking instead about health, family, and gratitude. If this is the end for Danny Garcia, it was a poetic exit—a vintage knockout in the building that helped define his career.