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 on August 27, 1970, is a former professional boxer. He competed in the heavyweight division, which is the biggest weight class in boxing. Adam was part of the Mexican team that tried out for the 1996 Olympics. He trained at the La Colonia Boxing Club with coach Eduardo Garcia.
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Adam Flores' Early Sports Life
Adam Flores was a talented athlete even before he became a professional boxer. He was great at both football and wrestling.
High School Wrestling Success
At Buena High School, Adam won the 1988 Wrestling C.I.F. 3A Division Heavyweight Championship. This was a big achievement for him in high school.
College Achievements
Later, at Moorpark College, Adam continued to excel in wrestling. He earned "All-State" and "All-American" honors. He was also named the Most Valuable Wrestler (MVP) and was the team captain.
Olympic Team Tryouts
Adam earned a spot on the Mexican team to compete in the 1996 Olympic Box Offs. These tryouts took place in Halifax, Canada.
Adam Flores' Professional Boxing Career
Adam Flores turned professional in boxing after his amateur career. He had some exciting fights.
Notable Professional Fights
In April 2000, Adam Flores fought an undefeated boxer named Gregory Dial. Adam won the fight by knockout in the very first round. This impressive win happened in Salem, Oregon.
Adam Flores as a Trainer
After his own boxing career ended, Adam Flores decided to help other boxers. He became a trainer.
World Crown Sports Training Center
Adam started the World Crown Sports Training Center. This is a place where many talented boxers train. Both new boxers and world champions come here to improve their skills.
Famous Boxers Adam Flores Has Trained
Adam has worked with many well-known boxers. Here are a few of them:
- Sergio Martínez: A two-time World Champion. Many people considered him one of the best boxers in the world.
- Rogelio Vargas: An undefeated boxer and the brother of former World Champion Fernando Vargas.
- Lucas Matthysse: A top boxer in the Light Welterweight division.
- Javier Fortuna: An undefeated boxer in the Featherweight division.
Adam Flores in Movies
Adam Flores also appeared in a movie.
Snake Eyes Film Appearance
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, played by Stan Shaw.
External links
- Professional boxing record for Adam Flores from BoxRec
