John Molina, Jr.

John Molina jr.
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Real name John Molina jr.
Nickname(s) The Gladiator
Rated at Lightweight
Height 5 ft 11 in (182 cm)
Reach 73 in (185 cm)
Nationality American
Born December 28, 1982 (1982-12-28) (age 29)
Covina, California
Stance Counterpuncher
Boxing record
Total fights 24
Wins 23
Wins by KO 19
Losses 1
Draws 0
No contests 0

John Molina jr. (born December 28, 1982 in Covina, California) is a Mexican-American professional boxer in the Lightweight division.[1] Molina is the current WBO NABO and WBC USNBC Lightweight Champion.[2] John has been rated in the top ten at lightweight by RING Magazine.[3]

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Professional career

On April 24, 2010[4] in the HBO undercard of Chris Arreola vs Tomasz Adamek, Molina beat veteran Jose Antonio Izquierdo by second round K.O.[5]

He fought against undefeated Henry Lundy on ESPN's Friday Night Fights for the WBO NABO Lightweight Championship.[6] During the fight, Lundy dominated the early rounds with his superior boxing skills and punching power, however, after some showboating, he was defeated by Molina by way of TKO in the eleventh round.[7]

In May 2011, John stopped the tough veteran Alejandro Rodríguez to win the vacant WBC USNBC Lightweight Championship.[8] His next fight was a T.K.O. victory on ESPN against Robert Frankel.[9][10]

Professional record

23 Wins (19 kockouts), 1 Losses, 1 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win 23-1-0 Robert Frankel TKO 5 (10), (3:00) June 24, 2011 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California
Win 22-1-0 Alejandro Rodríguez TKO 3 (10), (2:18) May 28, 2011 BlueWater Resort & Casino, Parker, Arizona Won the WBC USNBC Lightweight title
Win 21-1-0 Henry Lundy TKO 11 (12), (2:18) July 9, 2010 Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island Won the WBO NABO Lightweight title

References

  1. ^ PR, Acevas (2008-12-19). "John Molina signed to Goossen Tutor". Boxing Scene. http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=17561. Retrieved 2010-07-02. 
  2. ^ http://www.esnewsreporting.com/wbc-usnbc-lightweight-champion-john-molina-jr-wins-again/
  3. ^ http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/168597-ring-ratings-update-mares-and-agbeko-switch-places
  4. ^ Seckbach, Elie (2009-10-28). "What's next for Molina". Fan House. http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/training-pays-off-for-john-molina/. Retrieved 2010-07-02. 
  5. ^ Mulei, Alessandro (2010-06-30). "Molina with Oscar de la Hoya". EastSide Boxing. http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=24300&more=1. Retrieved 2010-07-02. 
  6. ^ Seckbach, Elie (2010-07-01). "Molina jr. vs Henry Lundy". Fan House. http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2010/07/01/john-molina-jr-trains-for-henry-lundy-espn-fight/. Retrieved 2010-07-02. 
  7. ^ Woods, Michael (2010-07-09). "Undefeated Hank Lundy Gets Mouth Smacked Shut By John Molina jr.". The Sweet Science. http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/8154/cocky-hank-lundy-gets-mouth-smacked-shut-john-molina-fnf/. Retrieved 2010-07-10. 
  8. ^ http://www.maxboxing.com/news/promo-lead/john-molina-looks-to-kick-his-career-into-high-gear
  9. ^ http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/blogs/index?entryID=1321694&name=Boxeo_ESPN&cc=3888
  10. ^ http://www.doghouseboxing.com/DHB/German052711.htm

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