Local fighter Manny Flores falls by decision in rematch to Jorge Chavez at Acrisure Arena
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San Diego fighter makes history, winning first California boxing title in decades
Jorge Chavez lands a left to Flores’ chin during the bout on Friday Jan. 16, 2026. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy) San Diego professional boxer Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chavez has made California boxing history. In a rematch Friday of his draw last July, Chavez faced Manny “Gucci Mane” Flores of Coachella at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, a spot filled with Flores’ devoted and vocal fans. Sweetening the outcome, the California State boxing …
Local fighter Manny Flores falls by decision in rematch to Jorge Chavez at Acrisure Arena
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -- Golden Boy Promotions put on a show Friday night at Acrisure Arena, hosting the first boxing event of its kind. Two local fighters were featured on the card, Manny Flores and Cayden Griffiths. Flores, co-headlining this historic event in his hometown, lost by unanimous decision to Jorge Chavez in a rematch from their controversial draw in July at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio. SETTLED THE SCORE! #Curie…
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