WHEN Francisco Rodriguez produced an “adverse finding” following his sterling 12-round win over Galal Yafai in Birmingham last month, the post-fight enquiry began swiftly. Rodriguez’s supposed ties with Eddy Reynoso and the Canelo camp were discussed in earnest.
In a statement since released via “No Boxing, No Life” on Instagram, Reynoso explained his part in Rodriguez’s career. The key takeaway is: Eddy has played no part in it at all, having only recently met the Monterrey man for the first time.
“Given the recent comments and speculations about my relationship with boxer Francisco ‘Chihuas’ Rodriguez, it is pertinent to make the following clear: First and foremost, I am not Francisco’s coach or manager, whom I had the pleasure of meeting in person just yesterday,” stated the top trainer.
“The support he was given was through the promotion and sponsorship of the No Boxing No Life brand, who arranged three fights with Clase y Talento to try to support him in achieving a championship fight.”
Eddy firmly reinforced that after dedicating the majority of his life to boxing, everything he has achieved has been through sacrifice, discipline and dedication. Rodriguez was supported in the same way other fighters have been, via brand sponsorships, to help them receive championship opportunities.
“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. 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,” continued Reynoso.
“In my position as a trainer or manager, I have nothing to do with my fighters’ nutrition plans. 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.”
Reynoso has been busy firefighting lately, as these kinds of issues keep finding their way to his door. Reynoso had been training super-middleweight contender Jaime Munguia, who is busy trying to “prove” that he did not use illicit means to better Bruno Surace in their rematch last year.
A recent B-sample opening confirmed that a banned substance was indeed in Munguia’s system. Not that any of it has anything to do with Reynoso, who said as much in another statement at the time.
That situation is ongoing, with the WBC stating: “The WBC has received detailed information and supporting documents which will allow a full evaluation and eventual ruling. The WBC CBP will report on the matter as it continues its investigation and evaluation process.”
They were also keen to point out that “Mr. Munguía’s team has been 100% cooperative.”
