Two-weight world champion who fought Amir Khan and Errol Spence Jr set for shock comeback

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Danny Garcia is set to return to the ring for one final bow.The former two-weight world champion hasn’t set foot in the ring since September 2024, when he was retired on his stool by Erislandy Lara in a tentative display.Garcia is set to return onGetty Images - GettyKeen to re-write the ending of his career, Garcia (37-4) will come back to lock horns with Daniel Gonzalez (22-4-1) on October 18 in a super welterweight clash at Brooklyn’s Barclay Center – the site of some of the 37-year-old’s most famous nights.“The fans have supported me the whole way, since I first fought here, and have made Brooklyn feel like my home outside of Philly,” Garcia said in a press release on Wednesday. “There’s nothing like a big fight night at Barclays Center. “I had to do this show for the fans and show them how much I’ve appreciated them this entire time.“The best way to say goodbye is by fighting here one last time and giving them a tremendous night of boxing full of rising young talent. “It’s gonna be the DSG show in Brooklyn once again on October 18!”“I’m expecting Gonzalez to come with everything he’s got and prepared to give the fans a great fight,” he added of his opponent.“I know he’s gonna be motivated, being a local guy fighting on a big stage.“But I’m also super motivated to show out for these fans on October 18. “This should be fireworks, but no matter what, I’m planning to have my hand raised.”Danny Garcia could face Amir KhanHow good was Danny Garcia?At the peak of his powers, Garcia was the best super lightweight on the planet.During a legendary run that saw him unify the WBA and WBC belts, ‘Swift’ defeated Amir Khan, Zab Judah and Erik Morales (twice). He also scooped the WBA welterweight title before finally tasting the first defeat of his professional career in his 34th fight.Keith Thurman was the man to end Garcia’s streak of dominance, with a disciplined split decision victory.In the years that followed, he traded wins and losses with the 147lbs elite, and despite a valiant display against Errol Spence Jr, he was unable to reclaim world championship gold.