Manuel Flores

Manuel Flores was born on October 18th, 1998, in Rancho Mirage, California. He is a prominent fighter signed under Golden Boy Promotions, exuding the kind of swagger that most champions aspire to possess. This attitude is reflected in his nickname, "Gucci," which translates to "good" from Italian to English. Manuel Flores stands out in the Super Bantamweight division with impressive measurements, standing at 5'7'' tall and boasting a reach of 67.0 inches. However, his technical prowess often leads to stoppages before the halfway point of his bouts. Similar to the brand Gucci, Flores is renowned for his show-stopping performances in some of the world's biggest venues, showcasing the technical, hardworking, and ethically prideful values of Golden Boy Promotions.

Boxing runs in the Flores family, with Manuel having a cousin named Grant Flores who recently turned professional in the early fall of 2023. The Flores duo is no stranger to hard work and training, constantly striving to become the world's top tacticians. They are under the guidance of the Diaz brothers, not to be confused with Nick and Nate Diaz from the UFC, but rather the duo of Joel and Antonio Diaz. The Diaz brothers have trained numerous international stars from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Olympic gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov and boxing undertaker, Dmitry Bivol.

One of the intriguing aspects of Mr. Flores, despite his youth, signing with Golden Boy Promotions, and an impressive 14-1 record, is that his fighting style has yet to be definitively defined. It remains to be seen whether he will evolve into a high-pressure fighter, a counter-puncher, a rhythm-breaking fighter, or a slugger. This adaptability, akin to a child newly introduced to boxing, makes him an even greater threat, as opponents cannot predict what kind of fighter he will become in the future. However, there are some consistent elements to his fights.

Flores relies on a strong base and utilizes his leg strength to deliver multiple jabs, not only closing the distance but also inflicting damage on his opponent. This approach allows him to set up looping punches, overhands, and hooks, targeting both upstairs and downstairs.

He displays the ability to pivot away from his opponent's power shots, gain positional advantage, and select his attack angles once he outmaneuvers his adversaries. Flores combines head movement with his footwork, enabling him to slip or roll under straight punches, and swiftly change angles to attack, evade, or counterpunch, often leading with a hook or a looping overhand right. When engaging in toe-to-toe combat, he exhibits great versatility in his combinations, incorporating uppercuts and hooks while ensuring his hands return to his face, maintaining defensive awareness, and looking for openings in his opponents' defense.