STOCKTON – A hometown hero, “Stockton’s King,” returned to his old high school Friday to make a surprise visit and do a little giveaway.
The courtyard was packed with students trying to get a picture with pro boxer Gabriel Flores Jr. Let’s just say it was a sight to see.
Footwork of a different kind in Stockton Friday as Flores returned to his alma mater, Cesar Chavez High School.
Students were eager to get a glimpse and selfie with the hometown athlete.
“It feels good the love they show me,” Flores said. “I go so hard for my city.”
But it was the second of a one-two punch that took students by surprise. Flores gave away 100 tickets to his next match.
“I want to make sure the students are able to attend,” he said. “I want to make it about the youth too.”
He also gave advice to future boxers in the making and talked to students, hoping to inspire them.
“It gives them a little bit more hope that they can do whatever they admire, whatever they want to do in life, they can make it happen for themselves,” Flores said.