Eddy Reynoso Speaks Out on Francisco Rodriguez’s Positive Doping Result

Mexican trainer Eddy Reynoso has issued an official statement on interim WBC minimumweight champion Francisco Rodriguez (40-6-1, 27 KOs), who returned a positive test after defeating Galal Yafai (9-1, 7 KOs).

“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.

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.

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 until God allows us to.

Regarding the positive test result in his recent fight, it will be Francisco 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.

I consider it unfair that for appearing in a photo supporting Fransico Rodeiguez, they want to hold me responsible for situations outside of my work.

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.

I am very grateful to the professional media that have investigated in depth and that have reported the facts about me,” Reynoso wrote.

Earlier, VADA announced that Francisco Rodriguez tested positive after his 21 June 2025 victory over Galal Yafai. The case now moves to the BBBofC and WBC, who will review the matter once B-sample results are in. If Rodriguez is found at fault, the bout result could be overturned.

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