Miguel Flores (boxer)

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Miguel Flores
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Flores at weigh-in ahead of fight against Leo Santacruz on November 23, 2019 in Las Vegas
Born
Miguel Flores

(1992-07-17) July 17, 1992 (age 33) [1]
Nationality
  • American
  • Mexican
Other namesEl Michoacano
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins25
Wins by KO12
Losses5
Draws1

Miguel Flores (born July 17, 1992) is a Mexican-American professional boxer. He challenged once for the WBA (Super) super featherweight title in November 2019. [2]

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Early life

Miguel, a former senior at Sam Houston (Houston, Texas), grew up in the gym watching his brother train. He could sense the respect others had for Ben's dedication to boxing, and Miguel soon craved exactly the same thing. His older brother, Benjamin Flores, was a former Super Bantamweight boxer. During a bout, Benjamin was critically hurt and required paramedic attention and was rushed to nearby Parkland Hospital to undergo emergency surgery to relieve swelling on his brain. He died five days later, on May 5, 2009, from brain injuries suffered in the ring. [3]

Amateur career

Flores traveled the country for tournaments and he won Ringside World Championships in 2006 and 2008. [3] He reportedly had about 100 amateur bouts. [4]

Professional career

Featherweight

Miguel's first professional fight came 101 days after his brother died. It lasted 31 seconds. He knocked out his next two opponents in similar fashion. [3]

Professional boxing record

31 fights25 wins5 losses
By knockout123
By decision132
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
31Loss25–5–1 Sam Goodman UD12Oct 15, 2023 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia
30Draw25–4–1 Abner Mares MD10Sep 4, 2022 Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
29Win25–4Diuhi OlguinSD8Jun 19, 2021 Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
28Loss24–4 Eduardo Ramirez KO5 (12), 0:20Dec 5, 2020 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
27Loss24–3 Léo Santa Cruz UD12 Nov 23, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBA (Super) super featherweight title
26Win24–2Luis MayTKO6 (10), 2:09Jun 29, 2019 NRG Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
25Win23–2Raul ChirinoTKO2 (6), 2:20Apr 28, 2018Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
24Loss22–2 Chris Avalos RTD5 (10), 3:00Jul 18, 2017 Rapides Parish Coliseum, Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
23Loss22–1 Dat Nguyen TKO6 (10), 0:55Feb 21, 2017Silver Street Studios, Houston, Texas, U.S.
22Win22–0Ryan KielczweskiUD10Aug 12, 2016 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
21Win21–0Ruben TamayoUD10May 28, 2016Cowboy's Dance Hall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
20Win20–0Mario BrionesUD10Jan 12, 2016Cowboy's Dance Hall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
19Win19–0 Alfred Tetteh KO2 (10), 2:44Nov 10, 2015Music Hall, Austin, Texas, U.S.
18Win18–0Carlos PadillaTKO4 (8), 1:47Sep 6, 2015 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
17Win17–0Juan RuizUD8Jul 19, 2015 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
16Win16–0 Germán Meraz UD8May 9, 2015 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
15Win15–0Jose Luis AraizaMD6Dec 20, 2014Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
14Win14–0Jose Del ValleUD6Apr 18, 2014Illusions Theater, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
13Win13–0Jorge Luis RodriguezTKO3 (8), 1:09Dec 14, 2013Arena Quequi, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
12Win12–0Arturo HerreraTKO3 (4), 2:55Aug 16, 2013Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
11Win11–0Guadalupe De LeonUD4 Apr 20, 2013 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
10Win10–0Gerardo DominguezUD4Jul 28, 2011The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, U.S.
9Win9–0Rolando CamposTKO5 (6), 2:35May 19, 2011The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, U.S.
8Win8–0Rheno NietoTKO4 (6), 0:39Jan 27, 2011The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, U.S.
7Win7–0David GreenUD4Aug 19, 2010Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, U.S.
6Win6–0Julio ValadezUD4Jun 4, 2010Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, U.S.
5Win5–0David GreenTKO2 (4), 0:10Mar 18, 2010Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, U.S.
4Win4–0Julio ValadezUD4Feb 11, 2010 The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, U.S.
3Win3–0Edson RenteriaTKO1 (4), 1:35Oct 23, 2009Houston Hobby Marriot, Houston, Texas, U.S.
2Win2–0Breuntre MillerTKO2 (4), 1:13Sep 30, 2009Shooters, Texarkana, Arkansas, U.S.
1Win1–0Cody GardnerTKO1 (4), 0:31Aug 14, 2009Houston Hobby Marriot, Houston, Texas, U.S.

References

  1. "Miguel Flores's Boxing Record". BoxRec . Retrieved September 27, 2011.
  2. "BoxRec: Miguel Flores". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  3. 1 2 3 "Miguel Flores: Brother's keeper". Rise ESPN. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
  4. "Memorial arrangements set for late boxer Flores". Chron. 7 May 2009. Retrieved September 26, 2011.