ACAPULCO, MEXICO – November 10, 2026. The World Boxing Council recognized renowned Mexican trainer Eddy Reynoso as its 2026 Trainer of the Year this afternoon during the 64th Annual Convention, bringing together members of the global boxing family in Acapulco.
The honor recognizes Reynoso’s work as one of the most influential trainers in international boxing, as well as his ability to develop champions, build careers and guide his boxers to the sport’s biggest stages.
Several members of his team delivered outstanding performances this year. Among them was Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, who successfully defended his WBC interim super lightweight title by stopping Néstor Bravo in the sixth round on September 19 in San Diego, California.
Another notable achievement came from Jaime Munguía, who captured the World Boxing Association super middleweight world title with a unanimous decision victory over Armando Reséndiz in May. The Tijuana native later successfully defended his crown against Russia’s Nikita Zon on October 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Rafael “Divino” Espinoza also retained his World Boxing Organization featherweight world title, scoring a third-round technical knockout over Ricardo Blandón on the same Riyadh card.
One of the year’s most significant moments for Reynoso came that same night, when Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez defeated France’s Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision to reclaim the WBC super middleweight world championship. The victory returned the Mexican star to the top of the 168-pound division, following a training camp in which strategy, discipline and the experience of his team proved essential.
“Eddy Reynoso is an example of discipline, knowledge and passion for boxing. His work goes far beyond preparing a champion for a fight: he has built a team, guided extraordinary careers and contributed to the development of new generations. We are proud to recognize him as the 2026 Trainer of the Year,” said WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán.
The partnership between Reynoso and Álvarez, which began when the boxer was still a teenager, has become one of the most successful trainer-boxer relationships in recent boxing history. Together, they have built a legacy of world championships and memorable nights that has transcended generations and borders.
Beyond the results inside the ring, Reynoso has also devoted efforts to developing the next generation, promoting training opportunities for young talents and an integrated methodology that encompasses boxing technique, physical conditioning, nutrition and recovery.
With this honor, the World Boxing Council celebrates not only the achievements of an elite trainer, but also his commitment to developing champions and advancing the sport. The 2026 Trainer of the Year award is a fitting tribute to Eddy Reynoso, whose influence continues to leave a lasting mark on Mexican and international boxing.
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