Eric

Heavyweight Eric Molina is going places in boxing. Already rated 12th in the world by the WBC, Molina is expected to fight for a major regional title next month in Las Vegas. Should he win, as expected, Molina will likely enter the WBC’s top ten ratings. By any measure, this represents quick upward mobility. According to boxing insiders, there is good reason for Molina’s rapid advancement: he can fight. Currently 17-1 (13 KO’s) since turning professional in 2007, Molina shows poise and skill in the ring that is more developed than would expected for a fighter of his experience level. Standing 6’5”, 225 lbs and packing considerable power in both mitts, Molina is known for his combination punching. Working behind a long, persistent left jab (his reach is 84”), Molina tends to throw punches in bundles, constantly complimenting his right handed powerpunching with hurtful left hooks to his opponents’ ribs. ...