Manuel Flores showed heart in his rematch with San Diego’s Jorge Chavez, fighting to the final bell in a combined 20 rounds between the two rivals. The Coachella native came up short on the scorecards, dropping a unanimous decision, but fans left satisfied after the super bantamweights delivered another thrilling encounter at Acrisure Arena.

Before that, Flores and Chavez battled to a majority draw in a headline showdown at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, a result that left both fighters – and the fans – eager for an immediate rematch. The ten-round clash between two of Golden Boy’s brightest rising stars featured nonstop action and fully lived up to the hype.

Representing Coachella, CA, Flores has emerged as a standout in the 122-pound division. Since turning professional in June 2017, he has built a reputation for an aggressive style and explosive power, putting together an impressive winning streak early in his career. Despite a setback in June 2023—a unanimous decision loss to Walter Santibanes—Flores has rebounded in emphatic fashion, rattling off five consecutive knockout victories.

Training under Joel and Antonio Diaz at Diaz Training Camp alongside elite talent such as Israil Madrimov, Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Bektemir Melikuziev, Flores continues to sharpen his skills. With unwavering determination, he appears poised for even bigger opportunities ahead.