Kevin Franco - Flores interview on his Jacob rematch

In the Kevin Franco - Flores FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID interview, the 24-year-old discussed his October 24 Muay Thai rematch with Jacob at Capital Punishment in Ottawa. Franco - Flores previously beat Jacob in kickboxing and believes the change of rules suits him. He also wants another fight with Jonathan and Gabo and hopes to reach A class after a planned trip to Thailand.

What is Kevin Franco - Flores’s next fight against Jacob?

Kevin Franco - Flores is preparing to face Jacob in a Muay Thai rematch on October 24 at Capital Punishment in Ottawa. He won their first meeting, a March 14 kickboxing bout for Silver Tooth, by unanimous decision. This will be his third appearance at Capital Punishment, but the first time the two have met under Muay Thai rules.

The March 14 kickboxing bout

Franco - Flores said his boxing and low kicks made the difference in the first fight. He finished combinations with low kicks and believes they hurt Jacob’s legs. Although he won every judge’s decision, he came away thinking he had an opportunity to finish the bout.

That result informs his preparation without making the rematch a repeat of the same fight. Franco - Flores said he is working on the attacks that succeeded in March while making adjustments for Muay Thai. He did not want to disclose his full game plan.

A return to Capital Punishment

His most recent Muay Thai fight was in July of the previous year. Between that bout and the October 24 date, he said he competed in three kickboxing fights. He is eager to return to the ruleset he considers his starting point as a fighter.

Franco - Flores expects a win, but he also recognizes that Jacob has already faced him and will be preparing for a rematch. For him, the significant change is not the opponent or the venue’s promotion; it is the move from their previous kickboxing contest into Muay Thai.

What did Kevin Franco - Flores say about his Muay Thai tactics against Jacob?

Kevin Franco - Flores expects Jacob’s height and clinch to be the main difficulties in their Muay Thai fight. He described Jacob as an orthodox fighter who likes to use a clinch lock. Franco - Flores plans to defend that position while returning to the boxing and low kicks that worked in their first meeting.

Jacob’s height and clinch

Jacob is taller, Franco - Flores said, which makes his preferred clinch harder to deal with. He called Jacob one-dimensional, an assessment based on having already fought him, but identified the clinch as something he must specifically defend against this time.

He is confident about the matchup despite that concern. Franco - Flores believes his own approach presents problems for Jacob and considers the decision to seek a Muay Thai rematch a mistake, because he regards himself first as a Muay Thai fighter.

Boxing, low kicks and adjustments

In the kickboxing bout, Franco - Flores said his punches set up combinations that ended with low kicks. He believes those kicks hurt Jacob and that a finish was available. His preparation centers on retaining those effective attacks while accounting for what Jacob can do differently in the rematch.

Addressing Jacob directly, he said he had been training hard and would not take him lightly. He predicted another result like the first fight, or a worse one for Jacob. Those were Franco - Flores’s expectations, not a result he could know in advance.

Why does Kevin Franco - Flores want to fight Jonathan and Gabo again?

Kevin Franco - Flores wants a rematch with Jonathan and Gabo after October 24 and sees continued wins as the way to pursue it. He said he has sought that fight for a long time. If he beats Jacob, he hopes to speak with promoter Ben about arranging the rematch.

Franco - Flores did not give a date, venue or agreed terms for a fight with Jonathan and Gabo. His immediate commitment is Jacob at Capital Punishment; the other rematch remains a goal he hopes to raise afterward.

His clearest statement of that priority came when he described why maintaining his winning run matters to him:

I cannot afford to lose until I get my rematch against Jonathan and Gabo.

That ambition also explains why Franco - Flores spoke about October 24 as part of a longer sequence rather than an isolated fight. He wants to keep winning, secure the rematch he has pursued and then continue toward higher-level Muay Thai competition.

How does Kevin Franco - Flores plan to move to A class?

Kevin Franco - Flores hopes to move to A class after further fights and a planned training trip to Thailand next summer. First, he wants to compete on Silver Tooth’s November 29 card if he can get a place. His October 24 meeting with Jacob will be his first B-class Muay Thai fight.

Silver Tooth’s November 29 card

Franco - Flores said he has already had two B-class kickboxing fights. Following the Jacob rematch, his preferred next booking is Silver Tooth’s November 29 card. If that does not happen, he would look for other Muay Thai events rather than wait for that specific opportunity.

He did not say he had been booked for November 29. The card was a target, dependent on whether he could secure a place after October 24.

Training in Thailand with Yudhavik

Looking further ahead, Franco - Flores plans to travel to Thailand next summer with his friend Yudhavik, who is also fighting on the October 24 card. He hopes that, when they return, they can move to A class and compete for titles.

He described A class as an opportunity to face the top fighters he has been watching. For now, both the Thailand trip and the move up are plans rather than completed steps, with his next B-class Muay Thai bout still ahead of him.

What did Kevin Franco - Flores say about tickets, Black Lotus and his winning streak?

Kevin Franco - Flores said fans could buy October 24 tickets or a live pay-per-view through Eventbrite, with purchase information also in Capital Punishment’s bio. The event is in Ottawa, which he noted may be far for supporters in Montreal. He also reported a 4–1 record and a three-fight winning streak.

Watching the October 24 fight

For supporters who cannot travel to Ottawa, Franco - Flores pointed to the pay-per-view. He directed fans seeking either tickets or the stream to Eventbrite and Capital Punishment’s bio, rather than giving separate purchase instructions for each.

He also said he posts fight videos and other content on Instagram under Kevin dot Franco dot Flores. His message to supporters was that he intended to bring an entertaining fight and continue winning, while acknowledging that many would need to watch from outside Ottawa.

Black Lotus and the three-fight streak

Franco - Flores said his record stands at 4–1 and that he has won three consecutive fights. He wants to build on that streak as he works toward A class and the opponents he hopes to face there.

He expressed confidence in Black Lotus, saying he expects it to become the top kickboxing and Muay Thai team in Quebec. He also mentioned Vic, who is fighting on the October 24 card against an opponent Franco - Flores described as strong. Both fighters, he said, are preparing to press forward in their respective bouts.

Who is Kevin Franco - Flores?

Kevin Franco - Flores is a 24-year-old Muay Thai fighter. He said he has a 4–1 record, is on a three-fight winning streak and is preparing for an October 24 rematch with Jacob at Capital Punishment.