Alexander Flores

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Alexander Flores
Statistics
Nickname(s)The Great
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
Born (1990-08-09) August 9, 1990 (age 32)
Rowland Heights, California, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins18
Wins by KO16
Losses3
Draws1

Alexander Flores (born August 9, 1990) is an American professional boxer. [1] [2]

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Professional career

Boxing career

On August 18, 2011, Flores took out the veteran Serhiy Karpenko by K.O. This bout was held at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California. [3]

Triller Triad Combat

On November 27, 2021, Flores faced MMA fighter Matt Mitrione in a boxing vs MMA card promoted by Triller. Flores won the fight via unanimous decision. [4]

Professional boxing record

22 fights18 wins3 losses
By knockout163
By decision20
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
22Loss18–3–1 Flag of Cuba.svg Luis Ortiz KO1 (10), 0:45Nov 7, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, U.S.
21Win18–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Mario Heredia TKO6 (10), 1:33Nov 7, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
20Loss17–2–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Joseph Parker KO3 (12), 2:51Dec 15, 2018 Flag of New Zealand.svg Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand
19Win17–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Misael SanchezTKO1 (8), 1:49Jun 2, 2018 Flag of Mexico.svg Bar La Oficina, Tijuana, Mexico
18Win16–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge Alfredo LealKO1 (8), 1:37Feb 23, 2017 Flag of Mexico.svg Escape Bar, Tijuana, Mexico
17Win15–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Roman BorquezKO2 (8), 1:58Nov 7, 2015 Flag of Mexico.svg Salon Mezzanine, Tijuana, Mexico
16Draw14–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Avery GibsonSD6Oct 16, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
15Loss14–1 Flag of the United States.svg Charles Martin KO4 (10), 1:14Apr 16, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, California, U.S.For vacant WBO-NABO heavyweight title
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Arron LyonsKO8 (8), 2:04Dec 5, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Keith BarrTKO4 (8), 1:12May 16, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Lakeside Golf Course, Burbank, California, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Harold SconiersTKO1 (8), 2:29Feb 28, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Matt HicksRTD1 (6), 3:00Dec 6, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Henry Namauu TKO8 (8), 1:00Aug 16, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Joey MontoyaRTD5 (8), 3:00May 17, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Lakeside Golf Course, Burbank, California, U.S.Won vacant WBC Youth heavyweight title
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Giovanni SarranKO2 (6), 2:47Apr 12, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kelsey ArnoldKO1 (6), 2:51Dec 1, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Chad DavisRTD1 (6), 3:00Oct 27, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, California, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of Ukraine.svg Serhiy KarpenkoKO3 (6), 2:59Aug 18, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Quadtrine Hill UD4Apr 8, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Cornell DavisUD4Oct 22, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Richard HaleKO2 (4), 1:15Jun 3, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Antonio RobertsonKO2 (4), 1:11Mar 19, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "FIGHT CLUB OC – THE FIGHT CAPITOL OF SO CAL | Alexander "The Great" Flores". Fight Club OC. Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  2. ↑ "Gus" (October 7, 2011). "Alexander Flores Debuts As Roy Englebrecht Fighter At San Manuel Casino On October 27th". Ringsider Insider. Archived from the original on 2011-11-07.
  3. ↑ Avila, David A. (19 August 2011). "Alex Flores Wins Battle of Heavyweights at OC Fight Club". The Sweet Science. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  4. ↑ Bohn, Mike (November 29, 2021). "Triller Triad Combat results: Alexander Flores edges Matt Mitrione despite knockdown". MMA Junkie. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
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