Danny Gonzalez (boxer)


Daniel Gonzalez, 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.

Early life

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

Professional career

Gonzalez made his professional debut on September 22, 2012 in Queens, New York.
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.
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.
In October 2021, he fought Petros Ananyan at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, losing by decision.
After returning to the ring in February 2024 with a win over Keane McMahon in Huntington, New York, 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.
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. 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.
Gonzalez has participated in 28 fights, winning 22 and losing 5. One of the fights resulted in a draw.

Championships

IBF USBA Welterweight Champion WBC FECARBOX Super Lightweight Champion ABO Intercontinental super lightweight titleholder.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultOpponentDateLocationNotes
28LossDanny GarciaOct 18, 2025Barclays Center, New York City, New York
27WinMichael AndersonOctober 2024Prudential Center, NewarkIBF USBA Welter
26WinKeane McMahonFebruary 2024Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
25LossPaulo Cesar GaldinoFebruary 2022Carnesecca Arena, St John's University, New York City
24LossPetros AnanyanOctober 2021Barclays 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
20LossChris AlgieriJanuary 2019Madison Square Garden Theater, New YorkWBO International Super Light
19WinJohnny HernandezSeptember 2018Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
18WinJustin SaviJune 2018Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
17WinJuan de la Cruz RodriguezMarch 2018Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York
16LossDanny O'ConnorNov 11, 2017Mohegan Sun Casino, UncasvilleWBC International Silver Super Light
15WinSamuel AmoakoMay 2017Mohegan 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