Miguel Flores (boxer)

Miguel Flores (born July 7, 1992) is a Mexican-born American professional boxer. He challenged once for the WBA (Super) super featherweight title in November 2019.[2]

Miguel Flores
Statistics
Real nameMiguel Flores
Nickname(s)El Michoacano
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Nationality
  • American
  • Mexican
Born (1992-07-07) July 7, 1992[1]
Morelia, Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins24
Wins by KO12
Losses4

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
Professional record summary
28 fights 24 wins 4 losses
By knockout 12 3
By decision 12 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
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 For vacant WBA (Super) super featherweight title
26 Win 24–2 Luis May TKO 6 (10) Jun 29, 2019 NRG Arena, Houston, Texas
25 Win 23–2 Raul Chirino TKO 2 (6) Apr 28, 2018 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
24 Loss 22–2 Chris Avalos RTD 5 (10) Jul 18, 2017 Rapides Parish Coliseum, Alexandria, Louisiana
23 Loss 22–1 Dat Nguyen TKO 6 (10) Feb 21, 2017 Silver Street Studios, Houston, Texas
22 Win 22–0 Ryan Kielczweski UD 10 Aug 12, 2016 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York
21 Win 21–0 Ruben Tamayo UD 10 May 28, 2016 Cowboy's Dance Hall, San Antonio, Texas
20 Win 20–0 Mario Briones UD 10 Jan 12, 2016 Cowboy's Dance Hall, San Antonio, Texas
19 Win 19–0 Alfred Tetteh KO 2 (10) Nov 10, 2015 Music Hall, Austin, Texas
18 Win 18–0 Carlos Padilla TKO 4 (8) Sep 6, 2015 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas
17 Win 17–0 Juan Ruiz UD 8 Jul 19, 2015 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
16 Win 16–0 Germán Meraz UD 8 May 9, 2015 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas
15 Win 15–0 Jose Luis Araiza MD 6 Dec 20, 2014 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington
14 Win 14–0 Jose Del Valle UD 6 Apr 18, 2014 Illusions Theater, San Antonio, Texas
13 Win 13–0 Jorge Luis Rodriguez TKO 3 (8) Dec 14, 2013 Arena Quequi, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Arturo Herrera TKO 3 (4) Aug 16, 2013 Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas
11 Win 11–0 Guadalupe De Leon UD 4 Apr 20, 2013 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
10 Win 10–0 Gerardo Dominguez UD 4 Jul 28, 2011 The Houston Club, Houston, Texas
9 Win 9–0 Rolando Campos TKO 5 (6), 2:35 May 19, 2011 The Houston Club, Houston, Texas
8 Win 8–0 Rheno Nieto TKO 4 (6), 0:39 Jan 27, 2011 The Houston Club, Houston, Texas
7 Win 7–0 David Green UD 4 Aug 19, 2010 Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas
6 Win 6–0 Julio Valadez UD 4 Jun 4, 2010 Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas
5 Win 5–0 David Green TKO 2 (4), 0:10 Mar 18, 2010 Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas
4 Win 4–0 Julio Valadez UD 4 Feb 11, 2010 The Houston Club, Houston, Texas
3 Win 3–0 Edson Renteria TKO 1 (4), 1:35 Oct 23, 2009 Houston Hobby Marriot, Houston, Texas
2 Win 2–0 Breuntre Miller TKO 2 (4), 1:13 Sep 30, 2009 Shooters, Texarkana, Arkansas
1 Win 1–0 Cody Gardner TKO 1 (4), 0:31 Aug 14, 2009 Houston Hobby Marriot, Houston, Texas

Notes
  1. "Miguel Flores's Boxing Record". BoxRec. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
  2. "BoxRec: Miguel Flores". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  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. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
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