Ceres boxer Damon Flores was recognized by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors this past month for his dominance inside the ring.
District 5 Supervisor Channce Condit presented Flores a commendation letter and two certificates in front of his father, two brothers and grandparents.
Representatives from Turlock’s Rise Above Boxing Club also attended the Aug. 19 meeting.
“It was an honor to be recognized,” said Flores, 15. “I’m proud of myself for accomplishing what I’ve accomplished. I’m very blessed.”
Flores, a 2025 Cesar Chavez Jr. High graduate, won national championships in three different weight classes during the summertime.
He claimed titles at 132, 125 and 119 pounds in a three-month span.
“My ability to box led me there,” he said. “My trainers also helped me out a lot.”
Flores claimed his 15th national title as an amateur boxer this past month.
He finished first while competing in the 132-pound Male 14-to-15-year-old Open Division at the 2025 USA Boxing Ringside King of the Jungle National Championships, staged Aug. 7-10 at DeVos Place in Michigan.
Flores won both of his fights.
“I was happy with my performance,” he said. “I won the whole tournament.”
Flores placed first at the USA Boxing National Junior & Youth Golden Gloves of America Tournament of Champions.
The event was staged July 10-13 at Camp Jordan Arena in Tennessee.
Flores won both of his fights in the 125-pound Male 15-to-16-year-old Open Division.
“I was boxing smart,” he said. “I didn’t make any mistakes.”
Flores took first with a 4-0 record in the 119-pound Junior Male 15-16-year-old Division at the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival, held June 14-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Flores improved his overall record to 92-12.
“He’s stayed grounded, driven and focused,” father/trainer Damian Flores stated. “He’s constantly working. It’s God-given talent, too.”
“I fight smart and I listen to the people in my corner,” Damon Flores added. “Sparring against older people helps me.”
Flores graduated with honors from Cesar Chavez Jr. High in June.
He will be home-schooled during the 2025-26 academic year due to his busy schedule.
“It’s a big sacrifice,” Damian Flores said.
