Javier Molina

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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Javier Molina
Statistics
Real nameJavier Molina Casillas
Nickname(s)El Intocable
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1990-01-02) January 2, 1990
Commerce, California, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins22
Wins by KO9
Losses2

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), 2 Losses, 0 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win22-2-0 Amir Imam UD8February 22, 2020 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise
Win21-2-0 Hiroki Okada KO1 (10)November 2, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
Win20-2-0 Manuel Mendez UD8August 17, 2019 Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles
Win19-2-0 Abdiel Ramírez UD8March 23, 2019 The Hangar, Costa Mesa
Win18-2-0 Jessie Roman UD8June 1, 2018 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles
Loss17-2-0 Jamal James UD10 (10)January 19, 2016 Club Nokia, Los Angeles
Win17-1-0 Lenwood Dozier RTD7 (10)October 13, 2015 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton
Win16-1-0 Luis Prieto SD6 (6)November 1, 2014 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
Win15-1-0 Jorge Pimentel KO3 (8)September 6, 2014 Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo, Puebla
Win14-1-0 Francisco Javier Parra KO1 (6)June 8, 2013 Villa Charra, Tijuana
Win13-1-0 Joseph Elegele UD8 (8)March 9, 2013 The Hangar, Costa Mesa
Win12-1-0 Fernando Silva MD6 (6)November 24, 2012Gimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez
Win11-1-0 Octavio Narvaez TKO3 (6)June 22, 2012 Soboba Casino, San Jacinto
Win10-1-0 Alberto Herrera UD6 (6)January 20, 2012 Pearl Theater, Paradise
Loss9-1-0 Artemio Reyes UD8 (8)October 28, 2011 Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City
Win9-0-0 John Revish UD6 (6)September 15, 2011 County Coliseum, El Paso
Win8-0-0 Hector Alatorre UD6 (6)June 24, 2011 Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula
Win7-0-0 David Lopez UD6 (6)May 27, 2011Reno Events Center, Reno
Win6-0-0 Danny Diaz UD4 (4)May 14, 2011 Home Depot Center, Carson
Win5-0-0 Francisco Ríos UD4 (4)November 27, 2010Oracle Arena, Oakland
Win4-0-0 Antonio Arauz TKO1 (0:39)October 7, 2010 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore
Win3-0-0 Miguel Garcia TKO2 (2:42)November 27, 2009Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula
Win2-0-0 Gerald Valdez TKO2 (2:39)April 23, 2009 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore
Win1-0-0 Jaime Cabrera TKO2 (1:50)March 27, 2009 Nokia Theater, Los Angeles Pro Debut
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References
  1. Mier, Saul (2008-04-07). "National Champion". Box Rec. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
  2. "Javier MOLINA - Olympic Boxing | United States of America". International Olympic Committee. 2016-06-19. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
  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. Retrieved 17 February 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 27 February 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  7. "Dargan stunned in title defense; Ceron hopes for rematch vs. Yanez - boxing - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  8. "Molina, Russell win at boxing worlds, near Olympic qualification - boxing - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  9. "Javier Molina and Shawn Estrada are Eliminated from the 2007 World Championships". Brickcityboxing.com. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  10. "Intersections". Danielhernandez.typepad.com. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  11. "Boxing News". The Sweet Science. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  12. Baxter, Kevin (August 11, 2008). "U.S. teen's ring time is short". The Los Angeles Times.
  13. Gonzalez, Edgar (2009-03-02). "Molina signed to Goossen Tutor". My Boxing Fans. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  14. Salazar, Francisco (2009-11-27). "Molina's 3rd KO in a Row". Fight News Extra. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
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