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! 💪🏼🔥#CurielPanthen | #FloresChavez2 | LIVE on DAZN pic.twitter.com/MMYFVcDdka
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) January 17, 2026
With the loss, the Coachella native Flores drops to 20-2-1 in his career.
News Channel 3 got to catch up with Flores following the disappointing defeat.
Manny 'Gucci' Flores speaks to us following his disappointing defeat at Acrisure Arena tonight, losing the rematch to Jorge Chavez. Flores fell by UD (96-94, 97-93, 98-92) and drops to 20-2-1 in his career. @KESQ @GoldenBoyBoxing @kendallkesq @AcrisureArena pic.twitter.com/Y0f20OmzDR
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) January 17, 2026
19-year-old phenom Cayden Griffiths won his respective fight by unanimous decision, improving to 7-0 (6 KO).
Local fighter Cayden Griffiths (6-0, 6 KO) ring walk for his fight tonight. This is the first boxing event of its kind at @AcrisureArena. @KESQ @kendallkesq @GoldenBoyBoxing pic.twitter.com/YMWN8IBbPI
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) January 17, 2026
A rising star in the sport, Griffiths said after the fight that this wasn't his best performance, but he will continue to learn as his career goes on.
This kid is out of control! 🤯#CurielPanthen | #FloresChavez2 | LIVE on DAZN tonight pic.twitter.com/ji6wSVpyzQ
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) January 17, 2026
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