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Nonito Donaire to boost Gabriel Flores Jr. corner ahead of Ronal Ron fight
Lightweight Gabriel Flores Jr. will enter the ring for his 26th professional bout with a new face in his corner: former world champion Nonito Donaire, who grew up in the Bay Area and now serves as an assistant trainer for Flores. Flores will fight Ronal Ron in the first-ever bout...
Gabriel Flores Jr. defeats Ronal Ron by unanimous decision
Gabriel Flores Jr. triumphed in the first-ever boxing event at Banner Island Ballpark, in Stockton, Calif., his hometown winning an eight-round unanimous decision over Ronal Ron in the main event. Judges scored the bout 78-74, 78-74, and 79-73, all in Flores' favor. Flores (24-2, 8 KOs) showed improvements in his...
Gabriel Flores Jr. and Ronal Ron on weight for Saturday fight
Lightweight Gabriel Flores Jr. and Ronal Ron are set for Saturday and the first-ever fight at Banner Island Ballpark, home of the Stockton (California) Ports. Flores (23-2, 8 KOs), 24, from Stockton, weighed in at 134.8 pounds. Ron (14-6, 11 KOs), 27, hailing from Chino Hills, California, by way of Venezuela, weighed in at 134.4 pounds.
Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics, having already won gold in the high jump (twice) and the long jump (once).
Final Quarter feature: Roderick Townsend going for gold again at 2024 Paralympics
STOCKTON, Calif. (KTXL) – Roderick Townsend recently returned to his old stomping grounds, Stockton, to train for the upcoming Paralympics. “To see someone represent USA is huge for us at Delta,” said Lauryn Seales, the college’s track and cross country coach. “You know, a lot of talent comes out of Stockton and it’s even better […]
Check out Stockton's historic representation throughout the Olympic Games
The world's best athletes will gather in Paris this year all in the hopes of representing their country and bringing home gold during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. San Joaquin County is crawling with Olympic athletes who represent the 209, joining the many athletes who have competed over the thousands of years that the Olympic Games have been around.
Stockton's Gabe Flores Jr. returns to 209 for Slugfest in Mudville this Saturday
The "Stockton King" Gabe Flores Jr. will return to his hometown for Slugfest in Mudville at the Banner Island Ballpark this weekend. The 209 native boxer who now lives in Las Vegas will fight in a match presented by G-Squad Entertainment. The event is promoted as the "first boxing event to take place at the Stockton Ports Stadium."
Former Pacific Water Polo Standout Savannah Fitzgerald Returns as Assistant Coach
Former Pacific standout Savannah Fitzgerald returns to the university as an Assistant Coach for the men's and women's water polo programs, aiming to replicate her championship success as a student-athlete. Fitzgerald registered 155 shots, 72 goals, and 89 points during her four years as a student-athlete. She was the leading...
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