Tag: Carlos Molina
Molina Working Hard Prepping for Charlo
by Press Releases on Feb.13, 2014, under Boxing News
CHICAGO — IBF Junior Middleweight Champion “King” Carlos Molina (22-5-2, 6 KO’s) took a break from training last week to hang out with all-time-great “Iron” Mike Tyson in Chicago.
Molina, 30, is deep in preparations for his upcoming fight, his first title defense against unbeaten, but unproven, Jermall Charlo (17-0, 13 KO’s) on the Showtime PPV undercard of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Alfredo Angulo on March 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (continue reading…)
Mexican Superstar Canelo Alvarez Returns Saturday, March 8 to Face Tough and Hungry Countryman Alfredo Angulo at MGM Grand Las Vegas Live on Showtime PPV®
by Press Releases on Jan.20, 2014, under Boxing News, Press Releases
Four-Fight Pay Per View Event Stacked With All-Action Bouts:
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Cristian Mijares
Omar Figueroa vs. Ricardo Alvarez
Carlos Molina vs. Jermall Charlo
Lightweights Jorge Linares and Nihito Arakawa Collide In Top Non-PPV Match
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
LAS VEGAS, NV, January 17, 2014 — Former World Champion and Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring on Saturday, March 8 to face the fierce and rugged Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo in the headline attraction of a stacked four-fight event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, presented live on SHOWTIME PPV®.
Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, the pay-per-view card offers matchups that promise to be exciting, all-action bouts. The most anticipated match of the night features Canelo, as he looks to reassert himself as the best young fighter of this era. Rounding out the card are three outstanding 12-round world title fights: Two-Division World Champion Leo “Terremoto” Santa Cruz (27-0-1, 15 KO’s) will defend his WBC Super Bantamweight World Title against former Two-Time World Champion Cristian “El Diamante” Mijares (49-7-2, 24 KO’s); exciting young star Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (24-0-1, 17 KO’s) will risk his WBC Interim Lightweight Title against Canelo’s brother Ricardo “Dinamita” Alvarez (23-2-3, 14 KO’s) and “King” Carlos Molina (22-5-2, 6 KO’s) will defend his IBF Junior Middleweight Championship against undefeated Jermall Charlo (17-0, 13 KO’s). (continue reading…)
Champion Molina Staying Active in Chicago Community While Waiting for Next Big Fight
by Press Releases on Nov.27, 2013, under Boxing News, Press Releases
CHICAGO, IL, November 26, 2013 – IBF Junior Middleweight Champion “King” Carlos Molina is making good on his promise to be a “people’s champion”, as he continues to interact with the public in his beloved Chicago while waiting for his next big fight.
Last Friday at Curie High School on Chicago’s Southwest side, Molina and WBA # 6 heavyweight “Fast” Fres Oquendo were guests of honor at Curie’s annual Community Fall Festival. The pair signed autographs, posed for photos and spoke to young people about the importance of hard work. (continue reading…)
New IBF Lt. Middleweight Champ ‘King’ Carlos Molina: ‘I Want Canelo or Cotto Next!’
by Press Releases on Sep.19, 2013, under Boxing News

The newly-crowned Molina, at center, with his team following his win (photo courtesy of Carlos Molina’s Facebook page)
CHICAGO — Brand-new IBF Light Middleweight Champion “King” Carlos Molina says when he heard the ring announcer say the words “and the NEW”, he could finally relax a bit.
“I knew I had reached one of the goals I set on the day I started boxing,” said the happy champion, now home in his beloved Chicago. (continue reading…)
New IBF Light Welterweight Champ ‘King’ Carlos Molina Not Resting on His Laurels: ‘I Want Canelo or Cotto Next!’
by Press Releases on Sep.18, 2013, under Boxing News, Press Releases
CHICAGO, IL, September 17, 2013 — Brand-new IBF Light Middleweight Champion “King” Carlos Molina says when he heard the ring announcer say the words “and the NEW”, he could finally relax a bit.
“I knew I had reached one of the goals I set on the day I started boxing,” said the happy champion, now home in his beloved Chicago. (continue reading…)