Miguel Flores (boxer)

Miguel Flores
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 32)[1]
Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico
Nationality
  • American
  • Mexican
Other namesEl Michoacano
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins25
Wins by KO12
Losses4
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]

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 fights 25 wins 5 losses
By knockout 12 3
By decision 13 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
31 Loss 25–5–1 Sam Goodman UD 12 Oct 15, 2023 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia
30 Draw 25–4–1 Abner Mares MD 10 Sep 4, 2022 Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
29 Win 25–4 Diuhi Olguin SD 8 Jun 19, 2021 Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
28 Loss 24–4 Eduardo Ramirez KO 5 (12), 0:20 Dec 5, 2020 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. For vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
27 Loss 24–3 Léo Santa Cruz UD 12 Nov 23, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBA (Super) super featherweight title
26 Win 24–2 Luis May TKO 6 (10), 2:09 Jun 29, 2019 NRG Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
25 Win 23–2 Raul Chirino TKO 2 (6), 2:20 Apr 28, 2018 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
24 Loss 22–2 Chris Avalos RTD 5 (10), 3:00 Jul 18, 2017 Rapides Parish Coliseum, Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
23 Loss 22–1 Dat Nguyen TKO 6 (10), 0:55 Feb 21, 2017 Silver Street Studios, Houston, Texas, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Ryan Kielczweski UD 10 Aug 12, 2016 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Ruben Tamayo UD 10 May 28, 2016 Cowboy's Dance Hall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Mario Briones UD 10 Jan 12, 2016 Cowboy's Dance Hall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Alfred Tetteh KO 2 (10), 2:44 Nov 10, 2015 Music Hall, Austin, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Carlos Padilla TKO 4 (8), 1:47 Sep 6, 2015 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Juan Ruiz UD 8 Jul 19, 2015 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Germán Meraz UD 8 May 9, 2015 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Jose Luis Araiza MD 6 Dec 20, 2014 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Jose Del Valle UD 6 Apr 18, 2014 Illusions Theater, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Jorge Luis Rodriguez TKO 3 (8), 1:09 Dec 14, 2013 Arena Quequi, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Arturo Herrera TKO 3 (4), 2:55 Aug 16, 2013 Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Guadalupe De Leon UD 4 Apr 20, 2013 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Gerardo Dominguez UD 4 Jul 28, 2011 The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Rolando Campos TKO 5 (6), 2:35 May 19, 2011 The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Rheno Nieto TKO 4 (6), 0:39 Jan 27, 2011 The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 David Green UD 4 Aug 19, 2010 Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Julio Valadez UD 4 Jun 4, 2010 Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 David Green TKO 2 (4), 0:10 Mar 18, 2010 Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Julio Valadez UD 4 Feb 11, 2010 The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Edson Renteria TKO 1 (4), 1:35 Oct 23, 2009 Houston Hobby Marriot, Houston, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Breuntre Miller TKO 2 (4), 1:13 Sep 30, 2009 Shooters, Texarkana, Arkansas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Cody Gardner TKO 1 (4), 0:31 Aug 14, 2009 Houston 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. ^ a b c "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.