Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez | DAZN - 21 June 2025

[Ruthless-RKO]

Does Hearn recognise VADA testing?

When it suits him?

It would be prudent to surmise that Fast Car will vigorously defend Rodriguez

Only if he was his boxer

[Coco]

When it suits him?

It would be prudent to surmise that Fast Car will vigorously defend Rodriguez

Only if he was his boxer

I don't know, maybe Fast Cat is a man of principle

[Ruthless-RKO]

It would be prudent to surmise that Fast Car will vigorously defend Rodriguez

Only if he was his boxer

I don't know, maybe Fast Cat is a man of principle

He always carries himself as a man of truth.

[Bigdogsnose]

Its shocking that when its that blindingly obvious he also gets caught. I mean i wonder hot he has popped, thinking jarrel miller levels.

When its as obvoius as this it should just be ban for life. Same as Ryan Garcia. He has ruined Haney, turned him from a middle distance runner to a full on marathan runner.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Report – The WBC Clean Boxing Program – Jaime Munguia and Francisco “Chihuas” Rodriguez

The WBC hereby reports two adverse findings under its Clean Boxing Program. In both cases, the WBC Results Management Unit has started the evaluation process, consistent with its applicable protocol upon receiving adverse findings’ reports.

Francisco “Chihuas” Rodriguez

VADA has notified the WBC that a sample collected from Francisco “Chihuas” Rodriguez after his last bout has yielded an Adverse Finding. Upon VADA notification to Mr. Rodriguez, the WBC CBP made contact with him and his representatives. The Results Management process in that case has begun.

The WBC Clean Boxing Program was established in collaboration with VADA under the leadership of Dr Margaret Goodman in 2015. The WBC CBP is the most important Anti-Doping program in Boxing. Keeping our sport safe and ensuring fair and just due process is one the top priorities of the program, while funding this unique program that VADA administers independently.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Eddy Reynoso distances himself from latest drug-testing scandal

Eddy Reynoso has heard and seen his name dragged through the mud to the point that he decided the time had come to take action.

Reynoso, a two-time Trainer of the Year – best known for his career-long work with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez – understandably took exception to his name being linked to yet another drug-testing scandal. The accused in question this time is Francisco “Chihuas” Rodriguez, who tested positive for a banned substance following his June 21 upset win over unbeaten Galal Yafai in Birmingham, England.

Mexico’s Rodriguez – a former unified strawweight titlist – claimed the WBC interim flyweight title with the win. He sported “No Boxing, No Life” branding on his ring attire as part of a sponsorship deal with the company founded by Reynoso. The link has been misconstrued by some as Rodriguez being guided by Reynoso, who chose to directly address the issue.

“Given the recent comments and speculations about my relationship with boxer Francisco ‘Chihuas’ Rodriguez, it is pertinent to make the following clear,” Reynoso said in a public statement. “First and foremost, I am not Francisco’s coach or manager, whom I had the pleasure of meeting in person just yesterday. The support he was given was through the promotion and sponsorship of the No Boxing, No Life brand, who arranged three fights with [promoter] Clase y Talento to try to support him in achieving a championship fight.

“I have dedicated almost my entire life to boxing because it is my passion and reason for being. Everything I have achieved has been through sacrifice, discipline and dedication. In the way we supported Francisco, we have supported many fighters and we will continue to do so [as long as] God allows us to.”

Speculation of Reynoso’s influence on Rodriguez’s career grew after Rodriguez posted on Instagram a picture of the two standing together in a gym, holding Rodriguez’s newly won belt.

“Thank God for putting me on the right path,” Rodriguez said on the social media post. “Mr. Eddy Reynoso, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to believe when no one else did. I will be grateful to you all my life.

“[L]et’s go for the 4 title[s] with God’s favor. [It’s] a[n] honor to be part of your team. #NBNL Management (Don’t be afraid to start over, you may like your story better).”

Reynoso was appreciative of the kind words – but not so much the public reaction accusing him of wrongdoing.

“I consider it unfair that for appearing in a photo supporting [Francisco] Rodriguez, they want to hold me responsible for situations outside of my work,” stated Reynoso.

“Regarding the positive test result in his recent fight, it will be Francsico who will have to make the pertinent clarifications regarding the same. I had no participation of any kind in that fight, nor was I present at it, therefore I will not comment on it. To Francisco, all our support and that he may overcome this obstacle.”

News of Rodriguez’s positive test result resurrected a running smear campaign against Reynoso, citing all of the fighters who have both worked with him and have tested positive for a banned substance.

Two of the fighters – Ryan Garcia and Luis Nery – were not with Reynoso when they were caught. Rodriguez is now the only fighter on the trolling list who didn’t train with him at all.

However, four fighters have – Alvarez, Oscar Valdez, Julio Cesar Martinez and, most recently, Jaime Munguia.

Reynoso was similarly targeted after Munguia tested positive following his May 4 win over prior conqueror Bruno Surace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Munguia decided to make the switch to Reynoso’s camp shortly after his knockout defeat to Surace, which took place last December 14 in his hometown of Tijuana, Mexico.

Munguia and his team continue to work with those investigating the matter, and have also gone on record in the best effort to absolve Reynoso of any wrongdoing. The statement came after Reynoso noted that his role in Munguia’s camp was strictly that of trainer – a stance he felt the need to once again clarify in distancing himself from Rodriguez’s case.

“In my position as a trainer or manager, I have nothing to do with my fighters’ nutrition plans,” noted Reynoso. “I don’t cook for the fighters, I don’t buy their food, I don’t give them supplements, I don’t recommend supplements and I certainly don’t give them banned substances.

“I support drug testing and clean boxing, and I hope that everyone I work with shares the same values. I am very grateful to the professional media that have investigate[d] in depth and that have reported the facts about me.”

[gregregegg]

Ed talking about how bad it is to have it in your system “on the night” … clearly a way to try differ it from Connor Benn.

I don’t give a fvck if it’s on the night, 5 weeks befor, 20 weeks befor… ect.

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Ed talking about how bad it is to have it in your system “on the night” … clearly a way to try differ it from Connor Benn.

I don’t give a fvck if it’s on the night, 5 weeks befor, 20 weeks befor… ect.

[MightyWarrior]

Eddy Reynoso has awful luck, imagine that, 8 fighters you’re connected to all piss hot, that’s really bad for luck for the poor fellow.

[keithmoonhangover]

Ed talking about how bad it is to have it in your system “on the night” … clearly a way to try differ it from Connor Benn.

I don’t give a fvck if it’s on the night, 5 weeks befor, 20 weeks befor… ect.

I know nowt about PEDs, but wouldn't it be worse if the guy was chocka-block full of 'roids when the first bell rings?

[Coco]

Eddy Reynoso has awful luck, imagine that, 8 fighters you’re connected to all piss hot, that’s really bad for luck for the poor fellow.

Maybe his fighters need to find someone who is better at it

Isn't there a doctor in Manchester?

[gregregegg]

Ed talking about how bad it is to have it in your system “on the night” … clearly a way to try differ it from Connor Benn.

I don’t give a fvck if it’s on the night, 5 weeks befor, 20 weeks befor… ect.

I know nowt about PEDs, but wouldn't it be worse if the guy was chocka-block full of 'roids when the first bell rings?

I don’t know tons about it, but my understanding is most of them help you train and recover from training as much as anything.

Epo would be an advantage in comp… so would the perfect dose of meth probably… but really PEDs are for getting fit… not a mystical strength and conditioning potion like poppies spinach.

[margaret thatcher]

Ed talking about how bad it is to have it in your system “on the night” … clearly a way to try differ it from Connor Benn.

I don’t give a fvck if it’s on the night, 5 weeks befor, 20 weeks befor… ect.

I know nowt about PEDs, but wouldn't it be worse if the guy was chocka-block full of 'roids when the first bell rings?

roids arent the benefit in themselves, its the changes they make to your body , which are done over time and can stay well after being ingested. not only can they take the body to the next level, they can take training to the next level, so that a boxer can generate even further gains.

a guy who has been using for months in prep for a fight, but has them masked or out of the system by fight time, will get far more out of them than someone who has only been on them recently and is still filled

[keithmoonhangover]

Ed talking about how bad it is to have it in your system “on the night” … clearly a way to try differ it from Connor Benn.

I don’t give a fvck if it’s on the night, 5 weeks befor, 20 weeks befor… ect.

I know nowt about PEDs, but wouldn't it be worse if the guy was chocka-block full of 'roids when the first bell rings?

roids arent the benefit in themselves, its the changes they make to your body, which are done over time and can stay well after being ingested. a guy who has been using for months in prep for a fight will get far more out of them than someone who has only been on them recently and is still filled

I consider myself educated.

[KiwiRider]

The stimulant heptaminol, which is known to boost an athlete’s stamina, increase blood flow to the muscles, can help combat fatigue, boost alertness and can also be used as a masking agent, was found in his system.

So his record breaking punch output is suspect, who would have guessed?
It was really hard to watch, and Galal is my favorite Yafai

[Ruthless-RKO]

Let’s hope Canelo doesn’t fail again.

[mickey1975]

No ban for Rodriguez. He's been given 12 months probation and a rematch has been ordered.

[Controversial]

I wonder how much that took out of Yafai

[Glass Joe]

No ban for Rodriguez. He's been given 12 months probation and a rematch has been ordered.

what's this 2 tier Mexican fighter style decision

i would refuse the rematch

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Ruthless-RKO]

Have they even done an investigation? Ruling it accidental?

Damage has already been done to Galal..

[skanksta]

not much of a punishment is it ?

[Taansend]

No fornicating way should they grant him a rematch.

He doesn't deserve another payday. Let him stay on the regional Mexican circuit.

[KiwiRider]

I wonder how much that took out of Yafai

A heck of a lot.
It was hard to watch, and the punch output was world record levels.

[Sendo Takeshi]

Have they even done an investigation? Ruling it accidental?

Damage has already been done to Galal..

Honestly. Ruling it a no-contest and calling it a day, what a joke.
You can’t undo the beating.
Yafai shouldn’t take the rematch. He should sue his ass.