Background
Miguel, a former senior at Sam Houston (Houston, Texas), grew up in the gym watching his brother train.
Miguel, a former senior at Sam Houston (Houston, Texas), grew up in the gym watching his brother train.
Flores turned pro when he turned 17 years old. He could sense the respect others had for Ben’s dedication to boxing, and Miguel soon craved exactly the same thing. During a bout he 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.
Had reportedly about 100 amateur bouts. Featherweight lieutenant lasted 31 seconds.
He knocked out his next two opponents in similar fashion.