They packed the place out on a Thursday night. Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores and Jorge Chavez went ten tough rounds, trading leather and momentum, only for three judges to shrug and hand out a draw like they couldn’t be bothered to make a decision. Cards read 93-97, 95-95, 95-95.
Chavez wasn’t having it. “Majority draw?? What were the judges watching??” he asked, probably still fuming under the arena lights. He said the cut on his face came from a headbutt, not punches, and swore Flores isn’t a real puncher—just a guy who throws combos for show. “He’s not gonna touch me at all next time.” And if not Flores again, he wants Picasso. Bold move, name-dropping another undefeated prospect mid-fight rant.
Flores had his own version: “There’s not much to say—it takes two to fight. If someone’s gonna run all night, it’s hard to land anything.” Basically, Chavez stayed on his bike, and Flores gave him too much respect early on. “Next time I won’t.” Maybe start swinging before round six and see what happens?
Chavez doesn’t think Flores can punch. Flores thinks Chavez didn’t have the guts to stand still long enough to find out. Fair point both ways. But here’s the thing — if anyone looked like they had the edge, it was Chavez, and he knew it.
Chavez left frustrated. Flores looked like he had something left in the tank. That usually means we didn’t get a real ending. Time to settle it properly — and no bell-saving, nap-taking officials next time.
Ngoga Flips the Script, Ruins Panthen’s Record
The co-main was supposed to showcase Jordan Panthen, the flashy Hawaiian with the power and the hype. Instead, he ran into Phoenix’s Farid Ngoga, who clearly didn’t read the script. Ngoga boxed smart, stayed calm, and took the W via majority decision. One card had it a draw. The other two saw it right.
And Grant Flores? He didn’t need much time. Todd Manuel lasted just two rounds before a busted hand sent him to the doctor. TKO via body breakdown. Clean record still intact.
KO Parade: Griffiths, Sanchez, Guzman Keep the Chaos Coming
Cayden Griffiths stayed perfect with another stoppage, this time blasting David Ramirez in the fourth with a hook that looked personal. That’s 6-0 with 6 KOs. Not bad for someone still getting used to the spotlight.
Leonardo “Bazooka” Sanchez lived up to the nickname, unloading on Abraham Valdez in round four until the ref jumped in like he owed Valdez a favour. Another knockout. Another unbeaten record.
Fabian Guzman didn’t get the finish, but he did get a clear decision over Brian Arregui. All three judges agreed. After the mess in the main event, that alone feels like a small miracle.
And down on the prelims…
Bryan Lua and Kevin Piedrahita gave us yet another draw. Two judges had it 76-76. One leaned Lua’s way. But really, it was eight rounds of back-and-forth that felt like neither guy wanted to take over. A shrug-worthy result for a shrug-worthy fight.
At least Javier Meza brought some clarity. He beat Cesar Villarraga across all six rounds with clean scores: 60-54, 59-55, 60-54. No drama, no confusion, just business done right.
Full Results – Golden Boy Fight Night at Fantasy Springs (July 24, 2025):
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Manuel Flores vs. Jorge Chavez – Majority Draw (93-97, 95-95, 95-95), 10 rounds, super bantamweights
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Farid Ngoga def. Jordan Panthen – Majority Decision (97-93, 95-95, 96-94), 10 rounds, super welterweights
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Grant Flores def. Todd Manuel – TKO2 (hand injury), 8 rounds, super welterweights
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Cayden Griffiths def. David Ramirez – TKO4 (1:54), 6 rounds, welterweights
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Leonardo Sanchez def. Abraham Valdez – TKO4 (2:16), 6 rounds, junior lightweights
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Fabian Guzman def. Brian Arregui – UD (78-74, 79-73, 80-72), 6 rounds, middleweights
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Bryan Lua vs. Kevin Piedrahita – Majority Draw – two cards had it 76-76, one went 78-74, 8 rounds, lightweights
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Javier Meza def. Cesar Villarraga – UD (60-54, 59-55, 60-54), 6 rounds, welterweights