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John Molina Jr.
"The Gladiator"
"The Deputy"

30

Wins

9

Losses

0

Draws

None

KO%
  • Birth Name: John Steven Jr Molina
  • Birth Place: Contribute
  • Born: December 28, 1982
  • Died: Contribute
  • Age: 41
  • Height: 5′ 10½″
  • Weight: 140 lb
  • Reach: 71″
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Pro Debut: March 31, 2006
  • Nationality: United States
  • Status: Inactive
  • Manager: Contribute
  • Promoter: Contribute
  • Total Bouts: 39
  • Total Rounds: 39

John Molina Jr. was a professional boxer who made his debut on March 31, 2006, at the age of 23. Molina Jr. had a successful career in boxing, with a record of 30 wins, 9 losses, and 0 draws. In his 39 professional fights, he achieved 24 KO wins and had 0 no-contests. Although he did not win any titles in his career, he fought in two title bouts but lost both of them. Molina Jr. was known for his powerful punches and had a reputation for being a dangerous fighter in the ring.

Molina Jr.'s career was littered with lots of impressive fights, and he had a win streak of 18 consecutive fights before suffering his first loss. Some of his biggest career highlights include his victories over Mickey Bey, Ivan Redkach, Hank Lundy, and Ruslan Provodnikov. He also had a world title shot at the age of 29 against Antonio DeMarco for the WBC title, but unfortunately, he lost that fight via 1st round TKO.

As already stated, Molina Jr. fought in two title bouts, but he failed to win any of them. He had his first world title fight against Antonio DeMarco and lost via TKO, and he had his second world title fight against Terence Crawford but lost via TKO as well. Despite these setbacks, Molina Jr. remained a competitive fighter throughout his career, and fans enjoyed watching him on the big stage.

Molina Jr.'s boxing career spanned over 13 years, from 2006 to 2019. He had his last professional fight on September 28, 2019, against fellow American boxer Josesito López, which he lost via 8th round TKO. Molina Jr. was known for his aggressive style of fighting, always looking for the knockout punch but often leaving himself open to counterpunches.

One of Molina Jr.'s biggest strengths as a boxer was his punching power. Out of his 30 wins, he achieved 24 KO victories. He had a reputation for being a big puncher and was known to end fights in spectacular fashion. However, this same power also proved to be a weakness in his career, as he suffered four losses via knockout.

Although Molina Jr. did not win any titles in his professional career, he remains one of the most exciting fighters to have ever stepped into the ring. He was always willing to take on the toughest opponents and was never one to back down from a challenge. His explosive style of fighting and his never-say-die attitude made him a fan favorite and helped cement his legacy in the sport of boxing.

In conclusion, John Molina Jr. was a powerful and exciting fighter who gave his all in every fight. Despite not winning any titles in his career, he left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing and will always be remembered as one of the most entertaining fighters of his generation.

John Molina Jr Fight Record

# Date Age Opponent Result Via
39 Sep 28, 2019 36 Josesito López Loss TKO8
38 Feb 16, 2019 36 Omar Figueroa Jr. Loss UD
37 Dec 15, 2017 34 Ivan Redkach Win KO4
36 Dec 10, 2016 33 Terence Crawford Loss TKO8
35 Jun 11, 2016 33 Ruslan Provodnikov Win UD
34 Nov 28, 2015 32 Jorge Romero Win TKO3
33 Mar 7, 2015 32 Adrien Broner Loss UD
32 Sep 13, 2014 31 Humberto Soto Loss UD
31 Apr 26, 2014 31 Lucas Matthysse Loss KO11
30 Nov 16, 2013 30 Jorge Pimentel Win KO2
29 Jul 19, 2013 30 Mickey Bey Win TKO10
28 Jun 7, 2013 30 Andrey Klimov Loss MD
27 Jan 11, 2013 30 Dannie Williams Win KO4
26 Sep 8, 2012 29 Antonio DeMarco Loss TKO1
25 Jun 23, 2012 29 Miguel Angel Munguia Win UD
24 Jun 24, 2011 28 Robert Frankel Win TKO5
23 May 28, 2011 28 José Alejandro Rodríguez Win TKO3
22 Jul 9, 2010 27 Hank Lundy Win TKO11
21 Apr 24, 2010 27 Jose Antonio Izquierdo Win KO2
20 Mar 5, 2010 27 Ricardo Medina Win KO1
19 Nov 28, 2009 26 Martin Honorio Loss UD
18 Sep 26, 2009 26 Efren Hinojosa Win KO1
17 May 16, 2009 26 Frankie Archuleta Win TKO2
16 Mar 27, 2009 26 Carlos Vinan Win TKO2
15 Feb 6, 2009 26 Joshua Allotey Win KO3
14 Nov 20, 2008 25 Fernando Omar Lizarraga Win RTD5
13 Sep 5, 2008 25 Eddie Brooks Win UD
12 May 23, 2008 25 Luis Alfredo Lugo Win TKO4
11 Mar 28, 2008 25 Carlos Madrid Win UD
10 Feb 15, 2008 25 Baladan Trevizo Win TKO2
9 Dec 28, 2007 25 Eddie Brooks Win KO2
8 Aug 18, 2007 24 Ron Boyd Win TKO1
7 Jun 22, 2007 24 Marcus Brashears Win UD
6 Jan 27, 2007 24 Rudy Paz Win TKO1
5 Nov 16, 2006 23 Odilon Rivera Win TKO1
4 Sep 14, 2006 23 Julio Chavez Win UD
3 Jul 14, 2006 23 Ramiro Torres Win KO1
2 May 5, 2006 23 Ignacio Flores Win KO1
1 Mar 31, 2006 23 Lester Balmores Win KO2