Best fights of John Molina Jr.
Over 13 years as a professional, John Molina Jr. has compiled a 30-9 (24) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John Molina Jr. defeats Ruslan Provodnikov
On June 11, 2016 John Molina Jr. fought Ruslan Provodnikov for the vacant WBO International super lightweight title. Jr. was 33 years old with a record of 28-6, and Provodnikov was 32 with a record of 25-4. Both Jr. and Provodnikov were coming off a win. Jr. won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. John Molina Jr. KOs Hank Lundy
On July 9, 2010 John Molina Jr. fought Hank Lundy for the WBO-NABO lightweight title. Jr. was 27 years old with a record of 20-1, and Lundy was 26 with a record of 18-0-1. Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lundy was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Hank Lundy via TKO in the 11th round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
3. John Molina Jr. KOs Mickey Bey
On July 19, 2013 John Molina Jr. faced Mickey Bey. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 25-3, and Bey was 30 with a record of 18-0-1. Jr. was coming off a loss. Jr. stopped Mickey Bey via TKO in the 10th round.
4. John Molina Jr. loses to Terence Crawford via KO
On December 10, 2016 John Molina Jr. fought Terence Crawford for the WBC, WBO, and The Ring super lightweight titles. Jr. was 33 years old with a record of 29-6, and Crawford was 29 with a record of 29-0. Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak and Crawford was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Crawford stopped Jr. via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. John Molina Jr. KOs Ivan Redkach
On December 15, 2017 John Molina Jr. faced Ivan Redkach in a super lightweight bout. Jr. was 34 years old with a record of 29-7, and Redkach was 31 with a record of 20-3-1. Both Jr. and Redkach were coming off a loss. Jr. stopped Ivan Redkach via KO in the 4th round.
6. John Molina Jr. loses to Lucas Matthysse via KO
On April 26, 2014 John Molina Jr. fought Lucas Matthysse for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title. Jr. was 31 years old with a record of 27-3, and Matthysse was 31 with a record of 34-3. Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Matthysse was coming off a loss. Matthysse stopped Jr. via KO in the 11th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 11th round.
7. John Molina Jr. KOs José Alejandro Rodríguez
On May 28, 2011 John Molina Jr. fought José Alejandro Rodríguez for the vacant WBC-USNBC lightweight title. Jr. was 28 years old with a record of 21-1, and Rodríguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped José Alejandro Rodríguez via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
8. John Molina Jr. loses to Humberto Soto via unanimous decision
On September 13, 2014 John Molina Jr. fought Humberto Soto for the vacant WBO-NABO super lightweight title. Jr. was 31 years old with a record of 27-4, and Soto was 34 with a record of 64-8-2. Jr. was coming off a loss, while Soto was on a 6-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Soto.
9. John Molina Jr. KOs Jorge Romero
On November 28, 2015 John Molina Jr. faced Jorge Romero. Jr. was 32 years old with a record of 27-6, and Romero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 3-fight losing streak. Jr. stopped Jorge Romero via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. John Molina Jr. KOs Jorge Pimentel
On November 16, 2013 John Molina Jr. faced Jorge Pimentel. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 26-3, and Pimentel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was coming off a win. Jr. stopped Jorge Pimentel via KO in the 2nd round.