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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
On December 10, 2010, Molina defeated veteran Rayford Johnson at the Casa de Amistad in [[Harlingen, Texas]].<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=612443 ]{{dead link|date=August 2015}}</ref>
On December 10, 2010, Molina defeated veteran Rayford Johnson at the Casa de Amistad in [[Harlingen, Texas]].<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=612443 ] {{wayback|url=http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=612443 |date=20150318045131 }}</ref>


In August 2011, Molina defeated Warren Browning in three rounds and won the [[World Boxing Council|WBC USNBC]] [[Heavyweight]] Champion.<ref>[http://www.raymondvillechroniclenews.com/news/2011-08-10/News/Lyford_boxer_Eric_Molina_to_fight_for_WBC_title_in.html]{{dead link|date=August 2015}}</ref>
In August 2011, Molina defeated Warren Browning in three rounds and won the [[World Boxing Council|WBC USNBC]] [[Heavyweight]] Champion.<ref>[http://www.raymondvillechroniclenews.com/news/2011-08-10/News/Lyford_boxer_Eric_Molina_to_fight_for_WBC_title_in.html] {{wayback|url=http://www.raymondvillechroniclenews.com/news/2011-08-10/News/Lyford_boxer_Eric_Molina_to_fight_for_WBC_title_in.html |date=20120421234904 }}</ref>


On February 18, 2012, Molina was knocked out in the first round by [[Chris Arreola]].
On February 18, 2012, Molina was knocked out in the first round by [[Chris Arreola]].

Revision as of 14:21, 1 February 2016

Éric Molina
Born
Éric Lee Molina

(1982-04-26) April 26, 1982 (age 42)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesDrummer Boy
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins23
Wins by KO17
Losses3
Draws0
No contests0

Éric Lee Molina (born April 26, 1982 in Raymondville, Texas) is an American professional boxer in the Heavyweight division.[1] Molina is the former WBC Latino Cruiserweight and current WBC USNBC Heavyweight Champion.[2]

Professional career

On December 10, 2010, Molina defeated veteran Rayford Johnson at the Casa de Amistad in Harlingen, Texas.[3]

In August 2011, Molina defeated Warren Browning in three rounds and won the WBC USNBC Heavyweight Champion.[4]

On February 18, 2012, Molina was knocked out in the first round by Chris Arreola.

On June 13, 2015, Molina was knocked out in the ninth round by WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.

Professional boxing record

23 Wins (17 knockouts), 3 Losses, 0 Draws[5]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 23–3 United States Deontay Wilder KO 9 (12) 13/06/2015 United States Bartow Arena, Birmingham, Alabama For WBC World heavyweight title. First heavyweight title fight held in the state of Alabama. Molina down in round 4 and twice in round 5.
Win 23–2 Brazil Raphael Zumbano Love TKO 8 (8) 17/01/2015 United States MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 22–2 United States Theo Kruger TKO 3 (6) 02/08/2014 United States Events Center, Pharr, Texas
Win 21–2 United States DaVarryl Williamson TKO 5 (10) 10/05/2014 United States USC Galen Center, Los Angeles, California
Win 20–2 United States Tony Grano UD 12 27/04/2013 United States Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California Won NABF heavyweight title. Grano down in the 5th, Molina down in the 12th.
Win 19–2 United States Andrew Greeley UD 6 16/06/2012 United States Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
Loss 18–2 United States Chris Arreola KO 1 (12) 18/02/2012 United States American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas Lost WBC United States (USNBC) heavyweight title.
Win 18–1 United States Warren Browning TKO 3 (12) 13/08/2011 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada Won vacant WBC United States (USNBC) heavyweight title.
Win 17–1 United States Joseph Rabotte TKO 6 (6) 12/03/2011 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada Rabotte down in each of rounds 2, 5 and 6.
Win 16–1 United States Rayford Johnson UD 6 10/12/2010 United States Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas
Win 15–1 United States Leo Bercier RTD 3 (6) 30/10/2010 United States Joens Entertainment, Harlingen, Texas Bercier does not come out for round 3.
Win 14–1 United States Chris Thomas TKO 4 (10) 18/06/2010 United States Convention Center, McAllen, Texas Retained WBC Latino cruiserweight title.
Win 13–1 United States Andrew Greeley UD 6 06/02/2010 United States Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
Win 12–1 United States Gabriel Holguin UD 10 10/10/2009 United States Mooncussers, South Padre Island, Texas Won vacant WBC Latino cruiserweight title. Holguin down in 9th round.
Win 11–1 United States Clinton Bonds KO 1 (4) 19/06/2009 United States Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas
Win 10–1 United States Osvaldo Martinez TKO 3 (8) 15/05/2009 United States Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas Retained USA Texas State cruiserweight title. Martinez received standing 8-count 1st rd & also down in 2nd.
Win 9–1 United States Rayford Johnson TKO 3 (8) 27/02/2009 United States Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas Retained USA Texas State cruiserweight title.
Win 8–1 United States David Robinson TKO 1 (8) 18/18/2008 United States Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas Won vacant USA Texas State cruiserweight title.
Win 7–1 United States Douglas Robertson UD 4 04/07/2008 United States Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas
Win 6–1 United States Anthony Greeley TKO 1 (6) 21/06/2008 United States Rio Grande Valley Harley Davidson, McAllen, Texas
Win 5–1 United States Isaac Ruiz TKO 2 (6) 28/03/2008 United States Municipal Auditorium, Harlingen, Texas
Win 4–1 United States Robbie McClimans TKO 2 (8) 20/12/2007 United States Convention Center, Pasadena, Texas
Win 3–1 United States Brad Bowers TKO 1 (4) 26/10/2007 United States Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas
Win 2–1 United States Ras Thompson KO 2 (4) 10/08/2007 United States Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
Win 1–1 United States Tim Harris TKO 1 (4) 22/06/2007 United States Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
Loss 0–1 United States Ashanti Jordan KO 1 (4) 17/03/2007 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

References

  1. ^ Staff. "Eric "Drummer Boy" Molina: And the Beat Goes On – A Valley Boxer's Rise to Victory in Las Vegas". rgvisionmagazine.com.
  2. ^ "Eric Morel, Eric Molina, Angelo Santana Win in Vegas - Boxing News". boxingscene.com.
  3. ^ [1] Archived 2015-03-18 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ [2] Archived 2012-04-21 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "BoxRec - Eric Molina". boxrec.com.

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