John Molina Jr.
John Molina Jr. | |
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Statistics | |
Nickname(s) | The Gladiator |
Rated at | |
Height | 5 ft 10 1⁄2 in (179 cm) |
Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
Covina, California, U.S. | December 28, 1982
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 35 |
Wins | 29 |
Wins by KO | 23 |
Losses | 6 |
John Molina Jr. (born December 28, 1982) is an American professional boxer. He has challenged once for the WBC lightweight title in 2012, and reached a peak position of number six in the division by The Ring magazine.
Professional career
On April 24, 2010[1] in the HBO undercard of Chris Arreola vs Tomasz Adamek, Molina beat veteran Jose Antonio Izquierdo by second round K.O.[2]
He fought against undefeated Henry Lundy on ESPN's Friday Night Fights for the WBO NABO Lightweight Championship.[3] During the fight with Lundy, Molina would pressure him and would knockout the Philadelphia fighter in the eleventh round.[4]
In May 2011, John stopped the tough veteran Alejandro Rodríguez to win the vacant WBC USNBC Lightweight Championship with his next fight was a T.K.O. victory on ESPN against Robert Frankel.[5][6]
After knocking out Danny Williams in another Friday Night Fights appearance in January 2013, Molina would lose to an undefeated Andrey Klimov by majority decision in June 2013.[7]
After the Klimov loss, Molina fought unbeaten Cleveland lightweight Mickey Bey on the main event of a Mayweather Promotions card broadcast on ShoBox from Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, July 19, 2013. Bey controlled most of the bout up until the 10th and final round, in which Molina hurt Bey with a left hook, and then continued to pound him with hard shots until referee Vic Drakulich stepped in to call a halt to the bout at 2:01 of the 10th round. This round is to be considered by many round of the year for 2013.[8]
Molina was defeated by Adrien Broner via unanimous decision in the first episode of the Premier Boxing Champions series of fights on NBC.[9]
First world title shot
On September 8, 2012, John Molina Jr. got his first world title shot, in a bout against Mexican Antonio DeMarco for the WBC Lightweight Title. Immediately, Molina was tagged and hurt by a straight left hand from DeMarco, the first shot DeMarco landed. Molina covered up in his corner as DeMarco pelted him until Referee Jack Reiss called a halt to the bout. The end came before 44 seconds had passed in the first round, handing Molina his second career loss. The stoppage would not come without protest where Molina Jr was sitting on the ropes during this time and was expecting to get a standing eight count.
Professional boxing record
Professional record summary | ||
35 fights | 29 wins | 6 losses |
By knockout | 23 | 2 |
By decision | 6 | 4 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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36 | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A | – (12) | Dec 10, 2016 | ![]() |
For WBC, WBO, The Ring, and lineal light welterweight titles |
35 | Win | 29–6 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Jun 11, 2016 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBO International light welterweight title |
34 | Win | 28–6 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), 0:47 | Nov 28, 2015 | ![]() |
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33 | Loss | 27–6 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Mar 7, 2015 | ![]() |
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32 | Loss | 27–5 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Sep 13, 2014 | ![]() |
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31 | Loss | 27–4 | ![]() |
KO | 11 (12), 0:22 | Apr 26, 2014 | ![]() |
For vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title |
30 | Win | 27–3 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (8), 2:59 | Nov 16, 2013 | ![]() |
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29 | Win | 26–3 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (10), 2:01 | Jul 19, 2013 | ![]() |
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28 | Loss | 25–3 | ![]() |
MD | 10 | Jun 7, 2013 | ![]() |
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27 | Win | 25–2 | ![]() |
KO | 4 (10), 2:16 | Jan 11, 2013 | ![]() |
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26 | Loss | 24–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (12), 0:44 | Sep 8, 2012 | ![]() |
For WBC lightweight title |
25 | Win | 24–1 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | Jun 23, 2012 | ![]() |
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24 | Win | 23–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (10), 3:00 | Jun 24, 2011 | ![]() |
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23 | Win | 22–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), 1:45 | May 28, 2011 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC–USNBC lightweight title |
22 | Win | 21–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 11 (12), 2:18 | Jul 9, 2010 | ![]() |
Won WBO–NABO lightweight title |
21 | Win | 20–1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (8), 2:55 | Apr 24, 2010 | ![]() |
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20 | Win | 19–1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (8), 1:40 | Mar 5, 2010 | ![]() |
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19 | Loss | 18–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Nov 28, 2009 | ![]() |
For vacant WBO–NABO and NABF lightweight titles |
18 | Win | 18–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (8), 0:34 | Sep 26, 2009 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (8), 2:06 | May 16, 2009 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (8), 2:40 | Mar 27, 2009 | ![]() |
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15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (8), 1:28 | Feb 6, 2009 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 5 (8), 3:00 | Nov 20, 2008 | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Sep 5, 2008 | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (6), 2:15 | May 23, 2008 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Mar 28, 2008 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (6) | Feb 15, 2008 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6), 2:17 | Dec 28, 2007 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6), 2:28 | Aug 18, 2007 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Jun 22, 2007 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:59 | Jan 27, 2007 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 2:11 | Nov 16, 2006 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | Sep 14, 2006 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4), 1:47 | Jul 14, 2006 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4), 0:38 | May 5, 2006 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (4), 1:35 | Mar 31, 2006 | ![]() |
Professional debut |
Titles in boxing
Regional titles | ||
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Preceded by Hank Lundy |
WBO–NABO lightweight champion July 9, 2010 – May 2011 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Sharif Bogere |
Vacant Title last held by Adrien Broner |
WBC–USNBC lightweight champion May 28, 2011 – October 2011 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Andrey Klimov |
Vacant Title last held by Sharif Bogere |
WBO–NABO lightweight champion January 11, 2013 – June 2013 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Terence Crawford |
Vacant Title last held by Jason Pagara |
WBO International light welterweight champion June 11, 2016 – present |
Incumbent |
References
- ↑ Seckbach, Elie (2009-10-28). "What's next for Molina". Fan House. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
- ↑ Mulei, Alessandro (2010-06-30). "Molina with Oscar de la Hoya". EastSide Boxing. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
- ↑ Seckbach, Elie (2010-07-01). "Molina jr. vs Henry Lundy". Fan House. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
- ↑ Woods, Michael (2010-07-09). "Undefeated Hank Lundy Gets Mouth Smacked Shut By John Molina jr.". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
- ↑ John Molina vs. Robert Frankel en Viernes de Combates - Blog de Boxeo ESPN - ESPN Deportes
- ↑ John Molina Looks to Kick His Career into High Gear - Boxing News
- ↑ boxrec.com
- ↑ Stiff Jab — John Molina Jr Stops Mickey Bey In the Final Round
- ↑ http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/12441338/adrien-broner-defeats-john-molina-jr-unanimous-decision