Eddy Reynoso, the acclaimed trainer behind boxing stars such as Canelo Alvarez and Oscar Valdez, is tightening control over his gym operations following a string of controversies involving performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).
While Reynoso has not been directly implicated, his name has repeatedly surfaced in connection with fighters who’ve tested positive for banned substances, prompting calls for greater accountability from those overseeing elite athletes.
Most recently, Jaime Munguia and Francisco Rodriguez Jr. have been at the center of PED-related headlines, reigniting scrutiny of Reynoso‘s training camp. Even though Reynoso wasn’t officially responsible for either fighter’s conditioning or medical regimen, the association was enough to raise eyebrows, especially given previous incidents involving Canelo, Valdez, and Julio Cesar Martinez.
In response to the ongoing speculation, Reynoso released a public statement aimed at clarifying his role and introducing new safeguards within his gym.
“Starting now, I’ll be working 100 perceny with a team that I can supervise,” Reynoso said, according to a statement shared via Ring Magazine’s social media accounts.
Centralized control and VADA collaboration
Reynoso elaborated that, until now, fighters under his wing often brought in their own supporting staff including nutritionists, physical therapists, and medical consultants. This arrangement had its benefits but also created challenges when things went wrong. After seeing his name dragged into headlines despite not being hands-on in the recent incidents, Reynoso decided it was time for a systemic change.
“Work 100 percent with the team that I can supervise and manage, not because the other boxers have had a bad team, but so that I have 100 percent control of the boxers I’m going to be training,” he clarified.
Looking back at Valdez’s 2021 failed test and subsequent title defense, Reynoso cited the ordeal as both a learning experience and a turning point. Though Valdez rebounded, the cloud of suspicion lingered.
“Now, what I am going to do is get advice and get a good nutrition team that is more attached to VADA. And that is closer to the people who manage VADA to try to do things better,” Reynoso explained.
By aligning more closely with VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association), Reynoso is aiming to restore public trust and ensure his boxing stars stay clean. VADA is widely recognized for its rigorous, independent drug testing protocols and is often praised for holding athletes and teams to a higher standard.
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