Barclays Center's 10 most notable boxing events
Deontay Wilder knocks out Luis Ortiz in the 10th round of their championship bout at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on March 3, 2018. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.
When unbeaten Devin Haney puts his WBC super lightweight title on the line Saturday night against Ryan Garcia at the Barclays Center, it will be the latest in a string of high-profile fights at the Brooklyn arena.
Since its opening in 2012, some of the biggest names in the sport -- Deontay Wilder, Miguel Cotto, Danny Garcia, Adrien Broner and Amanda Serrano -- have all fought at Barclays. Here are some of the biggest fight events at the arena.
Oct. 20, 2012: Less than a month after the building open, boxing debuts at Barclays Center with four world title fights. In the main event, Danny Garcia stops Erik Morales in the fourth round of a WBA-WBC junior welterweight title fight. It would be the last fight of Morales' Hall of Fame career. Devon Alexander, Paulie Malignaggi and Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin also won title fights.
June 14, 2014: Long Island's Chris Algieri overcomes two knockdowns to win the WBO super lightweight title with a split decision over Ruslan Provodnikov. Long Beach's Seanie Monaghan wins a 10-round decision on the undercard.
June 6, 2015: Just a few hours after American Pharoah wins horse racing's Triple Crown at nearby Belmont Park, Hall of Fame boxer Miguel Cotto makes his only appearance at Barclays, stopping Daniel Geale in four rounds to retain his WBC middleweight title.
Dec. 5, 2015: In an all-Brooklyn battle, Danny Jacobs stuns Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin win a first-round knockout to retain the WBA middleweight crown. Long Islanders Chris Algieri and Joe Smith Jr. win on the undercard.
March 4, 2017: In a WBA-WBC Welterweight title unification bout, Keith Thurman outpoints Danny Garcia via split decision.
July 13, 2017: While Floyd Mayweather Jr. never fought at Barclays, he did have a news conference at the venue with Conor McGregor to promote their fight. Thousands of fans showed up to witness the event as Mayweather walked on to the stage draped in the flag of Ireland.
July 29, 2017: In a highly anticipated fight, reigning lightweight champ Mikey Garcia moves up to super lightweight and scores an easy unanimous decision over Adrien Broner. Olympic gold medalist Katie Taylor wins on the undercard.
March 3, 2018: In a thrilling fight, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder stops Luis Ortiz to retain the title. On the undercard, Lindenhurst's Alicia Napoleon wins the WBC super middleweight belt with a win over Femke Hermans. Freeport's Patrick Day wins a 10-round decision.
Sept. 8, 2018: In an action-packed fight, Shawn Porter wins the vacant WBC welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Danny Garcia. On the undercard, Amanda Serrano decisions Yamilia Reynoso to win the WBO junior welterweight title. It's gives her a world title in six different weight classes.
May 28, 2022: Gervonta Davis stops Rolando Romero in the sixth round to retain the WBA lightweight title.
