Javier Molina

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Javier Molina
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Personal information
Nickname
El Intocable
BornJavier Molina Casillas
(1990-01-02) January 2, 1990 (age 35)
Commerce, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight Welterweight
Boxing career
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins22
Win by KO9
Losses6

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]

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Personal life

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

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

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

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

22 Wins (9 knockouts), 4 Losses, 0 Draw
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss22-4-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jesus Alejandro RamosUD10May 1, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
Loss22-3-0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg José Pedraza UD10September 19, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg The Bubble, Las Vegas
Win22-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Amir Imam UD8 February 22, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise
Win21-2-0 Flag of Japan.svg Hiroki OkadaKO1 (10)November 2, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
Win20-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Manuel MendezUD8August 17, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles
Win19-2-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Abdiel RamírezUD8March 23, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg The Hangar, Costa Mesa
Win18-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jessie RomanUD8June 1, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Belasco Theater, Los Angeles
Loss17-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jamal James UD10 (10)January 19, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Club Nokia, Los Angeles
Win17-1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Lenwood DozierRTD7 (10)October 13, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton
Win16-1-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Luis PrietoSD6 (6)November 1, 2014 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
Win15-1-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge PimentelKO3 (8)September 6, 2014 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo, Puebla
Win14-1-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco Javier ParraKO1 (6)June 8, 2013 Flag of Mexico.svg Villa Charra, Tijuana
Win13-1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Joseph ElegeleUD8 (8)March 9, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg The Hangar, Costa Mesa
Win12-1-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Fernando SilvaMD6 (6)November 24, 2012 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez
Win11-1-0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Octavio NarvaezTKO3 (6)June 22, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Soboba Casino, San Jacinto
Win10-1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Alberto HerreraUD6 (6)January 20, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Pearl Theater, Paradise
Loss9-1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Artemio ReyesUD8 (8)October 28, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City
Win9-0-0 Flag of the United States.svg John RevishUD6 (6)September 15, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg County Coliseum, El Paso
Win8-0-0 Flag of the United States.svg Hector AlatorreUD6 (6)June 24, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula
Win7-0-0 Flag of the United States.svg David LopezUD6 (6)May 27, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Reno Events Center, Reno
Win6-0-0 Flag of the United States.svg Danny DiazUD4 (4) May 14, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Home Depot Center, Carson
Win5-0-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco RíosUD4 (4)November 27, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Oracle Arena, Oakland
Win4-0-0 Flag of the United States.svg Antonio ArauzTKO1 (0:39)October 7, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore
Win3-0-0 Flag of the United States.svg Miguel GarciaTKO2 (2:42)November 27, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula
Win2-0-0 Flag of the United States.svg Gerald ValdezTKO2 (2:39)April 23, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore
Win1-0-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jaime CabreraTKO2 (1:50)March 27, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Nokia Theater, Los Angeles Pro Debut

References

  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. ↑ 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. Archived from the original on November 29, 2009. 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. 1 2 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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