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Juan Molina (born March 17, 1965), better known as John John Molina in the world of boxing, is a former boxer whose career transcended boxing in Puerto Rico. A multiple time world champion, this boxer was also known as quite a socialite. Molina is a native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

Amateur career

Molina represented Puerto Rico as a Bantamweight at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. His results were:

  • 1st round bye
  • Defeated Jarmo Eskelinen (Finland) 5-0
  • Lost to Pedro Nolasco (Dominican Republic) 2-3

Molina won the Boxing World Cup in Seoul, South Korea, November 1985, by knocking out Kelcie Banks in the finals. Upon returning to Puerto Rico, the 20-year-old youngster announced to Rafael Bracero on TV he would be ready to fight professional world Featherweight champion Victor Luvi Callejas within a year. That wasn't to happen, however.

Professional career

Molina started as a professional on February 25, 1986, beating Job Walters by a decision in four. His first three fights were decisions. He won his first 14 bouts, nine of them by knockout. Among the people he beat during that span was Victor Aponte, who was a stablemate of both Alberto Mercado and Juan Carazo. Aponte got knocked out by Molina in the 10th and final round. During this period of his career, Molina received much television exposure in Puerto Rico, many of his fights being shown on TV by producer and fight commentator Ivonne Class and her Video Deportes company.

Then, he faced Lupe Suarez, losing for the first time, when he was knocked out in the ninth round. Immediately after suffering his first loss, he embarked on a five-fight win streak, including a disqualification win in four rounds over former Hector Camacho world title challenger Rafael Solis, and a knockout in eight over Miguel Medina. After those two wins, he was ranked as the number one challenger by the IBF.

On October 27, 1988, Molina was at The Arco Arena in Sacramento, to challenge the IBF super featherweight champion Tony Lopez, in what marked the beginning of a three-fight rivalry between Molina and Lopez. Molina dropped Lopez in round two, but Lopez went on to retain the title by a split decision.

In his next fight, April 29, 1989, the WBO put him and former WBC featherweight champion Juan Laporte against each other for the vacant WBO super featherweight title. Molina became a world champion by beating Laporte by a 12-round unanimous decision at Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan.

First IBF world title

in September of 1989, he returned to Arco Arena to resume his rivalry with Lopez. Molina won the IBF belt by knocking Lopez out in the tenth round.

On January 28, 1990, he avenged his loss to Suarez by knocking him out in the sixth round to retain the belt, but then, on May 20 of that year, he and Lopez met for their rubber match, this time in Reno. Lopez dropped Molina and won a unanimous decision to recover his status as world Jr. Lightweight champion.

Rebuilding

Between 1990 and 1992, Molina won five straight fights, four by knockout.

Second title reign

In early 1992, after Brian Mitchell (who had beaten Lopez), left the IBF title vacant due to retirement, Molina travelled to South Africa, where he met Jackie Gunguzula for the vacant world title. He knocked Gunguzula out in the fourth round to become world champion once again,[1] and, days later, he was the object of a large welcoming at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan. During this period of his reign, Molina made seven defenses, beating challengers like Bernard Taylor, Floyd Havard, Wilson Rodriguez, former world Featherweight champion Gregorio Vargas and future world Featherweight champion Manuel "Mantecas" Medina, among others.

Around then, he became quite known by the mainstream Puerto Rican public, becoming one of the first boxers ever to be portrayed on the cover of Vea magazine, and dating a famous model.

De La Hoya vs. Molina

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Latter career

After that, Molina engaged in a series of fights against mostly lower-level opposition for the next two years, and he grew frustrated over the fact that his opposition level was being downgraded by promoters after the fight with de la Hoya. He won his next nine bouts, but the only two opponents that can probably be called respectable names in his list of opponents during that span were Jaime "Rocky" Balboa, beaten by decision in ten, and Isaac Cruz, beaten by a disqualification in four.

On May 9, 1998, Molina was given a second chance at a world lightweight championship, when he met IBF champion Sugar Shane Mosley, in Molina's second HBO fight. Mosley retained the title by a knockout in the eighth round, and Molina went back to the super featherweight division.

His next fight was also for the world title, but he had to wait nine months for that fight. In February 1999, he faced IBF super featherweight champion Robert Garcia, dropping the champion in their pay per view event but losing a 12-round decision in what turned out to be his last world title fight.

Molina wasn't done with boxing, and he went on to win seven more fights in a row, including two decision wins, one of which was televised by the USA Network over Emanuel Burton, and another one over future Kostya Tszyu world title challenger Ben Tackie, which was on the undercard of the Lennox Lewis vs. David Tua fight's pay per view program.

His last fight was a T.K.O. loss to Mexican Juan Lazcano, Molina retired from boxing after the fight.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Loss 52–7 Juan Lazcano TKO 11 (12), 1:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 5, 2001 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF and vacant IBA lightweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 52–6 Ben Tackie SD 10 Nov 11, 2000 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 51–6 Emanuel Augustus UD 10 May 12, 2000 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 50–6 Juan Carlos Suárez TKO 8 (12), 1:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 16, 2000 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC FECARBOX super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 49–6 Manuel Garnica UD 10 Nov 14, 1999 Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 48–6 Javier Carmona KO 1 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 20, 1999 Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 47–6 James Crayton UD 10 Jul 16, 1999 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 46–6 Ruben Nevarez TKO 7 (12), 1:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 20, 199 New Frontier Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Continental Americas lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Loss 45–6 Robert Garcia UD 12 Jan 16, 1999 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Loss 45–5 Shane Mosley TKO 8 (12), 2:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 9, 1998 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 45–4 Alex Pérez TKO 8 (10) Dec 14, 1997 Fajardo, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 44–4 Moses James UD 10 Nov 11, 1997 Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 43–4 Joey Negron RTD 6 (10) Oct 2, 1997 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 42–4 Elías Quiroz TKO 6 (10) May 31, 1997 Coliseo Tomás Donés, Fajardo, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 41–4 Isaac Cruz DQ 4 (10), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 22, 1997 Condado, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 40–4 James Crayton UD 10 Jan 18, 1997 Condado, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 39–4 Jaime Balboa UD 10 Apr 10, 1996 Metro Plex Center, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 38–4 Eduardo Pérez TKO 6 (12), 1:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 1, 1995 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 37–4 Mark Reels PTS 10 May 8, 1995 Condado, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 36–4 Oscar De La Hoya UD 12 Feb 18, 1995 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 36–3 Wilson Rodriguez KO 10 (12), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 26, 1994 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 35–3 Gregorio Vargas UD 12 Apr 22, 1994 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–3 Floyd Havard RTD 6 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 22, 1994 Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–3 Bernard Taylor TKO 8 (12), 1:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 9, 1993 Convention Center Condado, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–3 Manuel Medina UD 12 Jun 26, 1993 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–3 Tony Duran TKO 3 May 14, 1993 Fajardo, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 30–3 Francisco Segura TKO 8 (12), 2:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 13, 1993 Coliseo Roberte Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–3 Fernando Caicedo TKO 4 (12), 0:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 22, 1992 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–3 Donnie Parker KO 7 Jul 2, 1992 Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 27–3 Jackie Gunguluza TKO 4 (12), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 22, 1992 Superbowl, Sun City, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 26–3 Francisco Ortiz TKO 2 Jan 14, 1992 San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 25–3 Rowdy Welch PTS 10 Sep 13, 1991 Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 24–3 Darryl Richardson TKO 3 Jul 27, 1991 Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 23–3 Víctor Aponte TKO 4 Jun 29, 1991 San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 22–3 Mario Gómez TKO 3 (10), 0:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 3, 1990 Fajardo, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 21–3 Tony Lopez SD 12 May 20, 1990 Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21–2 Lupe Suárez TKO 6 (12), 2:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 28, 1990 Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–2 Tony Lopez TKO 10 (12), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 7, 1989 Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19–2 Juan Laporte UD 12 Apr 29, 1989 Coliseo Roberte Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won inaugural WBO super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Loss 18–2 Tony Lopez UD 12 Oct 27, 1988 Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Miguel Medina TKO 8 (10), 1:11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 16, 1988 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Rafael Solis DQ 4 Jun 6, 1988 Hotel Sands, Carolina, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Fernando Maldonado TKO 4 Nov 28, 1987 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Richard Campbell KO 4 Jul 25, 1987 Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Loss 14–1 Lupe Suárez TKO 9 (10), 2:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 24, 1987 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Víctor Aponte TKO 10 (10) Mar 19, 1987 Hotel San Juan, Carolina, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Chris Silvas KO 3 (8), 2:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 8, 1987 Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Carlos Albuerne TKO 3 (8) Dec 20, 1986 Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Kevin Marston UD 8 Dec 11, 1986 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Norís Gautier KO 1 (8) Nov 8, 1986 Hotel San Juan, Carolina, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Na'eem Muhammad KO 1, 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 16, 1986 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Don Foster TKO 1 (6), 1:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 12, 1986 The Omni, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Floyd Simmons KO 2 Jun 21, 1986 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Jose Gonzales RTD 5 (8) May 24, 1986 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Job Walters PTS 6 Apr 12, 1986 Ice World, Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 John Wesley TKO 1 (4), 2:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 3, 1986 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Darrell Jacobs UD 4 Mar 9, 1986 Coliseum, Hampton, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Ricky West UD 4 Mar 2, 1986 Lancaster Hotel Resort, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Job Walters MD 4 Feb 25, 1986 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcg6mR1mpUQ
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Sporting positions

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Inaugural Champion WBO super featherweight champion
April 29, 1989 – October 15, 1989
Stripped Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Kamel Bou-Ali

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check IBF super featherweight champion
October 7, 1989 – May 20, 1990 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Brian Mitchell 		IBF super featherweight champion
February 22, 1992 – February 20, 1995
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Eddie Hopson
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