Boxing Match Preview: Manuel Flores (20-1-0, 14 KOs) vs. Jorge Chavez (14-0-0, 8 KOs)

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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
Thursday, July 24 – Main Event Ringwalks Approx. 9:00 PM PT
Live on DAZN

Fight Overview

The spotlight shines on the super bantamweight division as Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores (20-1-0, 14 KOs) takes on undefeated prospect Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chavez (14-0-0, 8 KOs) in a scheduled 10-round main event at Golden Boy Fight Night. With the WBA Continental USA title on the line, this bout could catapult the winner into the top tier of contenders beneath division kingpin Naoya Inoue.

Tale of the Tape

FighterAgeHeightReachStanceRecord
Manuel Flores265’7″67″Orthodox20-1-0 (14 KOs)
Jorge Chavez255’6″68″Orthodox14-0-0 (8 KOs)

Flores enters on a five-fight win streak, including a fourth-round KO of Jorge Leyva in March.

Chavez is fresh off a unanimous decision win over Brandon Douglas in April.

Fighter Breakdown

Manuel Flores

Style: Aggressive pressure fighter with fast hands and a high-volume attack.

Strengths: KO power (70% finish rate), body work, and relentless pace.

Weaknesses: Can be hit clean when overcommitting; lone loss exposed defensive gaps.

Jorge Chavez

Style: Slick boxer-puncher with sharp footwork and a disciplined jab.

Strengths: Ring IQ, counterpunching, and composure under fire.

Weaknesses: Less tested at elite level; power may not deter top-tier pressure.

Strategic Keys to Victory

Flores must cut off the ring and force exchanges early, using his power to break Chavez’s rhythm.

Chavez needs to stay off the ropes, use lateral movement, and frustrate Flores with feints and counters.

FIGHT ODDS

Manuel Flores                   – 160

Jorge Chavez                      + 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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