On an evening the place precision trumped uncooked energy, Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chávez delivered one of many largest wins of his profession, incomes a unanimous choice (96–94, 97–93, 98–92) over Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores. With the victory, Chávez not solely preserved his unbeaten file but additionally captured the WBA Continental USA tremendous bantamweight title.
The bout, staged at Acrisure Area in Palm Springs, marked the climax of a rivalry that started in July 2025, when the 2 fighters fought to a controversial majority draw. This time, Chávez made certain there could be no room for debate on the judges’ scorecards.
From the opening bell, Flores regarded to impose his energy, urgent ahead from his southpaw stance and trying to find the large shot that defines his model. Chávez, nevertheless, confirmed clear tactical development from their first assembly. Using fixed lateral motion and sharp three- and four-punch combos, “El Niño Dorado” constantly disrupted the assaults of the Tanzanian-Californian.
Because the battle wore on, fatigue started to take its toll on Flores, who struggled to chop off the ring successfully. Within the closing rounds (8, 9, and 10), Chávez completed sturdy, touchdown left hooks that repeatedly backed Flores up and cemented his benefit within the eyes of the judges.
All three scorecards went Chávez’s manner as he improved to 15-0-1 (8 KOs). “This time there have been no doubts,” Chávez mentioned within the ring after the official announcement. “I knew I needed to be extra energetic and beat him to the jab. I respect Manny rather a lot, however tonight I confirmed who the perfect fighter at 122 kilos is.”
For Manuel Flores (20-2-1, 16 KOs), the loss is a major setback in his bid to fast-track a world title alternative. Chávez, in the meantime, firmly locations himself on the WBA’s radar, rising as a severe contender among the many tremendous bantamweight division’s prime names heading into 2026.
