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Javier Molina

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Javier Molina
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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

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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

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]

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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. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss22-4-0United States Jesus Alejandro Ramos UD10May 1, 2021United States Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
Loss22-3-0Puerto Rico José Pedraza UD10September 19, 2020United States The Bubble, Las Vegas
Win22-2-0United States Amir Imam UD8February 22, 2020United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise
Win21-2-0Japan Hiroki Okada KO1 (10)November 2, 2019United States Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
Win20-2-0United States Manuel Mendez UD8August 17, 2019United States Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles
Win19-2-0Mexico Abdiel Ramírez UD8March 23, 2019United States The Hangar, Costa Mesa
Win18-2-0United States Jessie Roman UD8June 1, 2018United States Belasco Theater, Los Angeles
Loss17-2-0United States Jamal James UD10 (10)January 19, 2016United States Club Nokia, Los Angeles
Win17-1-0United States Lenwood Dozier RTD7 (10)October 13, 2015United States Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton
Win16-1-0Mexico Luis Prieto SD6 (6)November 1, 2014Mexico Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
Win15-1-0Mexico Jorge Pimentel KO3 (8)September 6, 2014Mexico Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo, Puebla
Win14-1-0Mexico Francisco Javier Parra KO1 (6)June 8, 2013Mexico Villa Charra, Tijuana
Win13-1-0United States Joseph Elegele UD8 (8)March 9, 2013United States The Hangar, Costa Mesa
Win12-1-0Mexico Fernando Silva MD6 (6)November 24, 2012MexicoGimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez
Win11-1-0Nicaragua Octavio Narvaez TKO3 (6)June 22, 2012United States Soboba Casino, San Jacinto
Win10-1-0United States Alberto Herrera UD6 (6)January 20, 2012United States Pearl Theater, Paradise
Loss9-1-0United States Artemio Reyes UD8 (8)October 28, 2011United States Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City
Win9-0-0United States John Revish UD6 (6)September 15, 2011United States County Coliseum, El Paso
Win8-0-0United States Hector Alatorre UD6 (6)June 24, 2011United States Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula
Win7-0-0United States David Lopez UD6 (6)May 27, 2011United StatesReno Events Center, Reno
Win6-0-0United States Danny Diaz UD4 (4)May 14, 2011United States Home Depot Center, Carson
Win5-0-0Mexico Francisco Ríos UD4 (4)November 27, 2010United StatesOracle Arena, Oakland
Win4-0-0United States Antonio Arauz TKO1 (0:39)October 7, 2010United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore
Win3-0-0United States Miguel Garcia TKO2 (2:42)November 27, 2009United StatesPechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula
Win2-0-0United States Gerald Valdez TKO2 (2:39)April 23, 2009United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore
Win1-0-0United States Jaime Cabrera TKO2 (1:50)March 27, 2009United States Nokia Theater, Los Angeles Pro Debut
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