Javier Molina

Javier Molina
Born
Javier Molina Casillas

(1990-01-02) January 2, 1990 (age 34)
Other namesEl Intocable
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins22
Wins by KO9
Losses5

Javier Molina Casillas (born January 2, 1990) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he won the 2007 U.S. National Championships at the age of 17[1] and represented the United States the following year at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.[2]

Personal life

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Molina's father, Miguel, had a successful amateur boxing career in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, before he migrated to the United States.[3] His older brother Carlos is a highly regarded prospect with a 17-1-1 record,[4] and his twin brother, Oscar Molina, fights on the Mexican Olympic team.[5]

Amateur career

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With a Vicente Fernández ring entrance song of "No Me Se Rajar", a tune that reflects the macho culture that prevails in Mexico, Molina finished his amateur career with a record of 111-12.[6] He won a bronze medal at the 2006 Cadet World Championships at lightweight and a national title at the 2006 Junior Olympic International Invitational. He knocked down Karl Dargan (a two-time 141-pound U.S. champion and winner of the 2007 Pan American Games) twice at the U.S. championships.[7] He then won against Jeremy Bryan and Dan O'Connor, followed by Brad Solomon in the finals, to win the junior welterweight title.[8] At the World Championships in 2007, he beat Azerbaijan's Emil Maharramov, the 2005 bronze medalist, 27-10, but lost to England's 2008 Olympian Bradley Saunders.[9][10]

2008 Olympics

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At the Olympic qualifier, Molina beat Myke Carvalho and then sealed his qualification with a win over Canada's Kevin Bizier.[11] He lost his Olympic debut 1:14 to Boris Georgiev of Bulgaria. According to at least one doctor, it was a fight that never should have taken place.[12] After it was over, Coach Dan Campbell said Molina had gone into the bout with a small hole in his lung, which allowed air to seep out beneath the skin.[12]

Professional career

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Molina is signed to the promotional company Goossen Tutor.[13] In his third fight, he got a second round K.O. over veteran Miguel Garcia.[14]

Professional boxing record

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22 Wins (9 knockouts), 4 Losses, 0 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 22-4-0 United States Jesus Alejandro Ramos UD 10 May 1, 2021 United States Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
Loss 22-3-0 Puerto Rico José Pedraza UD 10 September 19, 2020 United States The Bubble, Las Vegas
Win 22-2-0 United States Amir Imam UD 8 February 22, 2020 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise
Win 21-2-0 Japan Hiroki Okada KO 1 (10) November 2, 2019 United States Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
Win 20-2-0 United States Manuel Mendez UD 8 August 17, 2019 United States Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles
Win 19-2-0 Mexico Abdiel Ramírez UD 8 March 23, 2019 United States The Hangar, Costa Mesa
Win 18-2-0 United States Jessie Roman UD 8 June 1, 2018 United States Belasco Theater, Los Angeles
Loss 17-2-0 United States Jamal James UD 10 (10) January 19, 2016 United States Club Nokia, Los Angeles
Win 17-1-0 United States Lenwood Dozier RTD 7 (10) October 13, 2015 United States Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton
Win 16-1-0 Mexico Luis Prieto SD 6 (6) November 1, 2014 Mexico Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
Win 15-1-0 Mexico Jorge Pimentel KO 3 (8) September 6, 2014 Mexico Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo, Puebla
Win 14-1-0 Mexico Francisco Javier Parra KO 1 (6) June 8, 2013 Mexico Villa Charra, Tijuana
Win 13-1-0 United States Joseph Elegele UD 8 (8) March 9, 2013 United States The Hangar, Costa Mesa
Win 12-1-0 Mexico Fernando Silva MD 6 (6) November 24, 2012 MexicoGimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez
Win 11-1-0 Nicaragua Octavio Narvaez TKO 3 (6) June 22, 2012 United States Soboba Casino, San Jacinto
Win 10-1-0 United States Alberto Herrera UD 6 (6) January 20, 2012 United States Pearl Theater, Paradise
Loss 9-1-0 United States Artemio Reyes UD 8 (8) October 28, 2011 United States Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City
Win 9-0-0 United States John Revish UD 6 (6) September 15, 2011 United States County Coliseum, El Paso
Win 8-0-0 United States Hector Alatorre UD 6 (6) June 24, 2011 United States Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula
Win 7-0-0 United States David Lopez UD 6 (6) May 27, 2011 United StatesReno Events Center, Reno
Win 6-0-0 United States Danny Diaz UD 4 (4) May 14, 2011 United States Home Depot Center, Carson
Win 5-0-0 Mexico Francisco Ríos UD 4 (4) November 27, 2010 United StatesOracle Arena, Oakland
Win 4-0-0 United States Antonio Arauz TKO 1 (0:39) October 7, 2010 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore
Win 3-0-0 United States Miguel Garcia TKO 2 (2:42) November 27, 2009 United StatesPechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula
Win 2-0-0 United States Gerald Valdez TKO 2 (2:39) April 23, 2009 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore
Win 1-0-0 United States Jaime Cabrera TKO 2 (1:50) March 27, 2009 United States Nokia Theater, Los Angeles Pro Debut

References

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  1. ^ Mier, Saul (April 7, 2008). "National Champion". Box Rec. Retrieved June 23, 2010.
  2. ^ "Javier MOLINA - Olympic Boxing | United States of America". International Olympic Committee. June 19, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  3. ^ [1] Archived February 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Anson Wainwright. "Q & A with Javier "In Tocable" Molina". Boxing News - Boxing, UFC and MMA News, Fight Results, Schedule, Rankings, Videos and More. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  5. ^ Baxter, Kevin (March 12, 2008). "Twins go different routes". The Los Angeles Times.
  6. ^ "Boxing News". The Sweet Science. Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  7. ^ "Dargan stunned in title defense; Ceron hopes for rematch vs. Yanez - boxing - ESPN". ESPN.com. June 5, 2007. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  8. ^ "Molina, Russell win at boxing worlds, near Olympic qualification - boxing - ESPN". ESPN.com. October 26, 2007. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  9. ^ "Javier Molina and Shawn Estrada are Eliminated from the 2007 World Championships". Brickcityboxing.com. October 30, 2007. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  10. ^ "Intersections". Danielhernandez.typepad.com. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  11. ^ "Boxing News". The Sweet Science. Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  12. ^ a b Baxter, Kevin (August 11, 2008). "U.S. teen's ring time is short". The Los Angeles Times.
  13. ^ Gonzalez, Edgar (March 2, 2009). "Molina signed to Goossen Tutor". My Boxing Fans. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
  14. ^ Salazar, Francisco (November 27, 2009). "Molina's 3rd KO in a Row". Fight News Extra. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
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