Adam Flores facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adam Flores |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Adam Flores Cruz |
| Nickname(s) | The Bomb |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (192 cm) |
| Reach | 77 in (197 cm) |
| Born | August 27, 1970 Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 14 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Adam Flores Cruz (born August 27, 1970) is a former professional boxer. He was a heavyweight fighter. Adam Flores was part of the Mexican Olympic boxing team in 1996. He trained at the La Colonia Boxing Club. His coach was Eduardo Garcia.
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Adam Flores's Early Sports Life
Adam Flores was a talented athlete in high school. He played football and was a champion wrestler. In 1988, he won the C.I.F. 3A Division Heavyweight Wrestling Championship. He continued wrestling in college at Moorpark College. There, he earned many awards. These included All-State and All-American honors. He was also named Most Valuable Wrestler (MVP) and Team Captain.
Adam also earned a spot on the Mexican National Boxing Team. This team competed in the 1996 Olympic Box Offs. These tryouts took place in Halifax, Canada.
Adam Flores's Professional Boxing Career
Adam Flores began his professional boxing career. In April 2000, he had an important fight. He faced Gregory Dial, who had never lost a fight before. Adam Flores won the match by knockout in the first round. This exciting fight happened in Salem, Oregon.
Adam Flores as a Boxing Trainer
After his time as a boxer, Adam Flores started a new career. He opened the World Crown Sports Training Center. This center is a place where many boxers train. Both new fighters and world champions come here to improve their skills.
Boxers Trained by Adam Flores
Adam Flores has helped train many well-known boxers. Here are some of them:
- Sergio Martínez: He is a very famous boxer. Sergio Martínez won two world championships. Many people consider him one of the best boxers of his time.
- Rogelio Vargas: He is a promising young boxer. Rogelio Vargas has not lost any of his professional fights. He is also the brother of former World Champion Fernando Vargas.
- Lucas Matthysse: He is a top-ranked boxer. Lucas Matthysse competes in the Light Welterweight division.
- Javier Fortuna: He is an undefeated boxer. Javier Fortuna is a talented fighter in the Featherweight division.
Adam Flores in Movies
Adam Flores also appeared in a movie. He was in the 1998 film Snake Eyes. In the movie, he played a boxer named José "Pacifico" Ruiz. His character knocked out the heavyweight champion, Lincoln Tyler. Lincoln Tyler was played by actor Stan Shaw.
