Bryan Flores has point to prove against Jonathan Navarro on July 18 ProBox TV show

Bryan “Nino Maravilla” Flores is planning on putting on a show when he takes on Jonathan “Thunder” Navarro on Saturday, July 18.

Flores, 28-1-1 (16 KOs), of Las Vegas via Juarez, Mexico, and Navarro, 18-2 (9 KOs), of East Los Angeles will meet in the 10-round junior welterweight main event, live on ProBoxTV, from the NOS Events Center (7:00 pm EST/4:00 pm PST) in San Bernardino, California. 

“I’m going to be smarter with better defense, but more aggressive as well,” said Flores. “In my last fight (a majority decision in January over then 20-1-1 Starling Castillo on ProBoxTV), I had a lot in the tank, but I didn't finish him off like I wanted to. On this one, I’m gonna demonstrate I’m ready for the best in the world.”

Flores' only loss was a controversial and close split decision to now No 1-ranked WBO and IBF junior welterweight contender Lindolfo Delgado in August of 2024. 

Flores says he’s more concerned about continuing to climb the WBC ratings, where he currently sits at 12th, and eventually face champion Dalton Smith or interim beltholder Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz rather than pursuing a rematch with Delgado first.

“I’m focused on the WBC because it’s a Mexican’s dream to fight for that belt. Every Mexican fighter’s goal is to get that green belt. I will take whatever comes my way, but I prefer the WBC. I’d eventually like to win all the belts though.”

Flores describes upcoming foe Navarro as a “tough fighter,” and despite having suffered his two career losses in his last two fights, expects him to show up on fight night with something extra to prove. 

“He knows this might be his last call at the bar because of his losses, which means I have to be cautious with him. He might be coming out with everything now because he knows that it might be his last chance.”

Flores relocated to Las Vegas in late 2024 to work with trainer Richard Barrientes and assistant trainer Eddie Sanchez at the Pound for Pound Gym, and also signed with promoter Sampson Lewkowicz to be featured regularly on ProBoxTV. 

“Everything is looking good,” said Flores, “I’m very happy and very comfortable to be working with Rich and Eddie as a team. I wouldn't change anything now that I’m here. I’m also very happy with ProBoxTV and Sampson. They have put me on a big platform that is really helping to move my career along. My biggest hope is that I don't let them down when I do get my chance.” 

In the night’s 10-round sjunior middleweight co-feature, southpaws Joshua Kevin Anton, 13-0 (12 KOs) of Palmdale, California, and Vladimir Hernandez, 17-7 (7 KOs) of Stockton, California via Durango, Mexico, will collide.

And in a special added attraction, current champion Adelaida “La Cobra” Ruiz, 18-1-1 (8 KOs) of Los Angeles, will face interim champion Ginny Fuchs, 4-0 (1 KO) of Houston in a 10-round battle for the WBC women’s junior featherweight championship.

In the 10-round welterweight chief supporting bout, Ruben “El Pollito” Aguillar, 24-0-1 (21 KOs) of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, takes on Tre'Sean “Trigger” Wiggins, 17-5-4 (10 KOs), of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Future Stars action to begin the evening features, Anthony “2 Quick” Cuba, 12-1-2 (5 KOs) of Los Angeles battling Misael 'Pichon' Cabrera, 18-3-1 (12 KOs) of Sonora, Mexico, in a super lightweight eight-rounder; and Charles “LOLO” Harris, 12-1 (7 KOs) of Rialto, California, returning to action in another eight-round super lightweight bout against Jason “El Gallo” Limon, 11-2-1 (2 KOs) of San Antonio.

More exciting fights will be announced shortly. Tickets for this event are available through thundertix.com.

The event is presented by Garry Jonas (Pro Box Promotions) and Robert Garcia.