Fighting out of San Diego and originally from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Jorge Chavez, known as “El Niño Dorado,” isn’t slowing down after the biggest win of his career, and his fan-friendly style has already landed him his next opportunity.
Fresh off a back-and-forth war in Palm Desert that earned him the WBA Continental USA and California State super bantamweight titles, Chávez (15-0-1, 8KOs) is now set to return on one of the sport’s biggest stages, securing a spot on the David Benavidez vs Gilberto Ramirez pay-per-view undercard in Las Vegas, according to confirmation from his team ahead of an official announcement. His opponent, also Mexican, is still being confirmed by Boxing Social.
Chávez had hinted at the moment himself.
“I’m not supposed to say yet, but I’m getting on the pay-per-view section,” he told Boxing Social after sharing his prediction on the main event. “That’s an achievement already.”
The belts are also part of these achievements, but Chávez isn’t attached to them in the way fans might expect.
“It doesn’t matter,” he said. “At the end of the day, I’m doing this to take care of my family. I’m still going to be hungry. I’ve got to put food on the table.”
That hunger now takes him to Cinco de Mayo weekend, one of boxing’s biggest stages, on a card built around Mexico vs. Mexico matchups. For Chávez, a full Mexican fighter with a pressure-and-adjust style, the moment serves an opportunity to elevate his fanbase.
It’s also a demand. Mexican cards don’t ask for cautious performances, and Chávez knows it. But he’s also learned, sometimes the hard way, that pleasing the crowd can come at a cost.
“I got robbed the first time,” Chávez said. “I was winning rounds and started giving the fans what they want. Now I fight for me. I’ve got to keep eating.”
That shift shows in how he describes his style. Chávez can box, move and stay busy, but he doesn’t shy away from trading when it matters.
“I’ll go forward when I want to,” he said. “And when I do, it’s going to hurt. People think it’s just about going forward, but I’m not going to let pride lose me a fight.”
As his profile grows, Chávez said he’s comfortable staying where he is. The opportunity to fight on this major pay-per-view card, he said, reflects the relationship he’s built with Golden Boy Promotions.
“I’m pleased with Golden Boy,” Chávez said. “Since the beginning of my career, they’ve treated me good. Even before I was fully with them, they were giving me opportunities. I don’t see myself going elsewhere.”
That next opportunity comes May 2 in Las Vegas, where Chávez will be part of a stacked, all-Mexican lineup headlined by David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez. The pay-per-view begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will be available on Prime Video and DAZN, as well as traditional cable and satellite providers.
Read more on Jorge Chavez in Volume 3, Issue 1 of the “What I Miss?” newsletter, which covered his minor title win on Golden Boy Promotions’ first card of 2026. Subscribe to the weekly e-zine at xicanaboxing.com
