Tragic news has reached us that Floyd Mayweather boxing prodigy Danny Gonzalez has died. He was just twenty-two-years-old.
Here's the full story...
His death occurred while he was out on Labor Day...
And has sent shockwaves through the boxing community.Danny was a true rising star in the boxing profession.
And his big break came just 4 years ago when he caught the eye of former professional boxing star, Floyd Mayweather.Danny signed with Floyd Mayweather's TMT Promotions when he was only eighteen.
Floyd praised Danny's "incredible amateur record" of 96-13...
And hailed him a "force to be reckoned with!"Danny only took 3 professional fights before taking time away from the sport in 2017.
But, he had recently posted on social media alluding to a comeback.It's clear he was tipped for big things...
And news of his death this week has left the boxing community heartbroken, especially given the awful nature of his death.We are very sad to report the tragic death of boxer and top prospect, Danny González. We send our deepest condolen… https://t.co/ydXAEXRmQp— Mauricio Sulaiman (@Mauricio Sulaiman)1599583530.0
@wbcmoro Sad, so much promise RIL— 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴𝟯𝟲𝟱 (@𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴𝟯𝟲𝟱)1599589294.0
@wbcmoro Damn 😔 R.I.P— ronthekingronny (@ronthekingronny)1599609914.0
@wbcmoro Damn RIP champ! 🥺🥺🥊— 🇲🇽💪🏾🌹 (@🇲🇽💪🏾🌹)1599618405.0
Im forever gonna miss you bestie 😞🤍 I still don’t believe this is real, you were my person to go to for everything… https://t.co/VoKIhAW4FD— 𝒿𝒶𝓈𝓈𝓎𝓎 🦋 (@𝒿𝒶𝓈𝓈𝓎𝓎 🦋)1599589674.0
@mymixtapez This world is wicked 👎🏾💯 Rip— K.Rich (@K.Rich)1599637191.0
Today we got news of that Danny Gonzalez was killed ...its extremely sad when we lose our kids💔 Remember to reach o… https://t.co/HwvHSAWjYg— Delilah Ponce-Rico (@Delilah Ponce-Rico)1599582168.0