On an evening the place precision trumped uncooked energy, Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chávez delivered one of many greatest wins of his profession, incomes a unanimous resolution (96–94, 97–93, 98–92) over Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores. With the victory, Chávez not solely preserved his unbeaten file but in addition captured the WBA Continental USA tremendous bantamweight title.
The bout, staged at Acrisure Enviornment 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 appeared to impose his energy, urgent ahead from his southpaw stance and attempting to find the large shot that defines his fashion. Chávez, nonetheless, confirmed clear tactical progress 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 robust, 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 stated within the ring after the official announcement. “I knew I needed to be extra energetic and beat him to the jab. I respect Manny so much, however tonight I confirmed who the most effective fighter at 122 kilos is.”
For Manuel Flores (20-2-1, 16 KOs), the loss is a big 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 critical contender among the many tremendous bantamweight division’s high names heading into 2026.
