Pedro_Flores_(boxer)
Pedro Flores (boxer)
Mexican boxer (born 1951)
Pedro Flores (born 14 January 1951) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 1982, holding the WBA light flyweight title in 1981.
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Pedro Flores | |
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| Born | (1951-01-14) 14 January 1951 (age 73) Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Other names | Machine Gun |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 5 |
| Losses | 9 |
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In November 1973, in Pedro's pro debut he upset the undefeated Ramon Novelo by T.K.O. in the seventh round.
WBA Light Flyweight Championship
After compiling a record of 16-6, Flores earned a shot at the WBA light flyweight title against Yoko Gushiken, he would lose via a unanimous decision.[1] Five months later Flores would rematch Gushiken this time winning via twelfth round T.K.O. in Gushikawa, Okinawa, Japan.[2]
More information 26 fights, 17 wins ...
| 26 fights | 17 wins | 9 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 5 | 4 |
| By decision | 12 | 4 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
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More information No., Result ...
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Age | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Loss | 17–9 | Lupe Madera | PTS | 10 | Jul 24, 1982 | 31 years, 344 days | Carte Clara Baseball Park, Merida, Yucatán, Mexico | |
| 25 | Loss | 17–8 | Kim Hwan-jin | TKO | 13 (15) | Jul 19, 1981 | 30 years, 339 days | Kyongbuk Gymnasium, Daegu, South Korea | Lost WBA light flyweight title |
| 24 | Win | 17–7 | Yoko Gushiken | KO | 12 (15) | Mar 8, 1981 | 30 years, 206 days | City Gymnasium, Gushikawa, Okinawa, Japan | Won WBA light flyweight title |
| 23 | Loss | 16–7 | Yoko Gushiken | UD | 15 | Oct 12, 1980 | 30 years, 59 days | Jissen Rinri Hall, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan | For WBA light flyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 16–6 | Jose Gallegos | PTS | 12 | Jun 13, 1980 | 29 years, 304 days | Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico | Won Mexico flyweight title |
| 21 | Win | 15–6 | Jose Luis Cruz | PTS | 10 | Feb 2, 1980 | 29 years, 172 days | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 20 | Win | 14–6 | Pedro Galaviz | PTS | 10 | Sep 8, 1979 | 29 years, 25 days | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 19 | Win | 13–6 | Jose Luis Valencia | PTS | 10 | Jun 9, 1979 | 28 years, 299 days | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 18 | Win | 12–6 | Samuel Machorro | PTS | 10 | Mar 24, 1979 | 28 years, 222 days | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 17 | Win | 11–6 | Kid Remolino | KO | 6 (?) | May 1, 1978 | 27 years, 260 days | Apatzingan, Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico | Exact date unknown |
| 16 | Loss | 10–6 | Freddy Castillo | DQ | 8 (?) | Jul 6, 1977 | 26 years, 326 days | Merida, Yucatán, Mexico | |
| 15 | Win | 10–5 | Matias Marin | PTS | 10 | Jun 15, 1977 | 26 years, 305 days | Merida, Yucatán, Mexico | |
| 14 | Loss | 9–5 | Adelaido Galindo | TKO | 3 (?) | Jul 3, 1976 | 25 years, 324 days | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 13 | Win | 9–4 | Roberto Marin | PTS | 10 | Apr 21, 1976 | 25 years, 251 days | Tecoman, Colima, Mexico | |
| 12 | Loss | 8–4 | Juan Alvarez | PTS | 10 | Feb 7, 1976 | 25 years, 177 days | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 11 | Loss | 8–3 | Valentin Martinez | TKO | 7 (10) | Nov 1, 1975 | 25 years, 79 days | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 10 | Loss | 8–2 | Amado Ursua | KO | 3 (?) | Sep 27, 1975 | 25 years, 44 days | Arena México, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 9 | Loss | 8–1 | Alberto Morales | UD | 12 | Jul 19, 1975 | 24 years, 339 days | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | For Mexico flyweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Manuel Montiel | PTS | 10 | May 28, 1975 | 24 years, 287 days | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Evaristo Perez | PTS | 10 | Mar 5, 1975 | 24 years, 203 days | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Porfirio Perez | PTS | 10 | Oct 30, 1974 | 24 years, 77 days | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jose Luis Cetina | PTS | 10 | Sep 15, 1974 | 24 years, 32 days | Merida, Yucatán, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Juan Alvarez | PTS | 10 | Jul 12, 1974 | 23 years, 332 days | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Francisco Javier Nunez | TKO | 9 (10) | Jun 12, 1974 | 23 years, 302 days | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Teo Jimenez | TKO | 2 (?) | Nov 30, 1973 | 23 years, 108 days | Colima, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Ramon Novela | TKO | 7 (?) | Nov 7, 1973 | 23 years, 85 days | Colima, Mexico |
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- "A ROUNDUP OF THE WEEK OCT. 6-12". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- "Flores Takes Title". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- Boxing record for Pedro Flores from BoxRec (registration required)
More information Sporting positions ...
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| Preceded by | WBA light flyweight champion 8 March 1981 – 19 July 1981 |
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