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The UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Francisco Flores, Stanislaus Sheriffs Dept. will be making his first title defense against undefeated 2nd ranked Shant Sheklanian, Madera PD on Saturday April 11, 2015 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Flores is less than 4 weeks away from the biggest challenge of his career.  The champ is training four to five days a week in the evening and does calisthenics in the morning. His roadwork consists of two to three mile runs with sprints mixed in. “I will be ready come fight time” Flores said. When asked if Sheklanian will be his toughest challenge, He said, “I think so. Shant and Walter I feel are my toughest challenges. When Flores was asked if this will be his last fight he said. “The competition is getting harder and harder. I’m the champion and I have to fight anyone regardless of how many fights they have. This will be my last fight unless I can get a 3rd fight with Walter (Walter Lavarro, Long Beach PD). I feel I owe it to him. He beat me, I beat him, I think we need a 3rd fight.” Flores is not looking past Sheklanian. “I will be ready, if Shant beats me, he is the better fighter, I have no excuses” Flores is a champion who knows what it takes to win and is not about to relinquish his crown. Don’t wait, purchase your tickets now! General Admission $30, reserved Ringside $50. Doors open at 5pm first fight at 7pm. Hanford Civic Auditorium 400 N Douty St Hanford California.