Best fights of John John Molina
Over 15 years as a professional, John John Molina has compiled a 52-7 (33) record, including 19 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. John John Molina KOs Tony Lopez in their 2nd fight
On October 7, 1989 John John Molina fought Tony Lopez for the IBF super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Molina was 24 years old with a record of 19-2, and Lopez was 26 with a record of 33-1. Molina was coming off a win and Lopez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Molina stopped Tony Lopez via TKO in the 10th round. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
2. John John Molina defeats Manuel Medina
On June 26, 1993 John John Molina defended his IBF super featherweight title against Manuel Medina. Molina was 28 years old with a record of 31-3, and Medina was 22 with a record of 47-4. Molina was on a 10-fight winning streak and Medina was coming off a win. Molina won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. John John Molina defeats Gregorio Vargas
On April 22, 1994 John John Molina defended his IBF super featherweight title against Gregorio Vargas. Molina was 29 years old with a record of 34-3, and Vargas was 23 with a record of 29-4-1. Molina was on a 13-fight winning streak, while Vargas was coming off a loss. Molina won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. John John Molina defeats Juan Laporte
On April 29, 1989 John John Molina fought Juan Laporte for the vacant WBO super featherweight title. Molina was 24 years old with a record of 18-2, and Laporte was 29 with a record of 34-8. Molina was coming off a loss, while Laporte was on a 5-fight winning streak. Molina won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. John John Molina loses to Tony Lopez in their 3rd fight via split decision
On May 20, 1990 John John Molina defended his IBF super featherweight title against Tony Lopez. It was their third meeting. Molina was 25 years old with a record of 21-2, and Lopez was 27 with a record of 34-2. Molina was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lopez was coming off a win. Molina lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Lopez.