29 years ago
Oscar De La Hoya vs John John Molina
Date: 18th February 1995
Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
Title: WBO World Lightweight Title
Promoter: Top Rank
Tv: HBO World Championship Boxing
Oscar De La Hoya
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16
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0
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0
)
Weight: 135 lbs
John John Molina
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36
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3
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0
)
Weight: 134 lbs
On Saturday, 18th February 1995, boxing fans gathered at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, to witness a highly anticipated match between Oscar De La Hoya and John John Molina. The bout was promoted by Top Rank and aired on HBO World Championship Boxing. Both fighters entered the ring with impressive records; De La Hoya stood at 16-0-0, while Molina had a record of 36-3-0. The fight was for the WBO World Lightweight Title, marking De La Hoya's third title defense.
The first round of the fight saw De La Hoya taking early control by knocking Molina down once. Despite this early setback, Molina managed to recover and continued battling it out with the Golden Boy for the remainder of the 12-round match. Both fighters showcased their skills and determination, making it an intense and closely fought contest.
Throughout the match, De La Hoya displayed his superior boxing skills and speed, which allowed him to land effective combinations and maintain control of the fight. Molina, on the other hand, showcased his resilience and experience, refusing to back down and continuing to put pressure on the defending champion.
As the fight progressed, the fighters engaged in an intense battle of wills and skills. The bout saw De La Hoya consistently landing clean shots on Molina, while Molina showcased his durability, enduring the punishment and continuing to fight back. Ultimately, it was De La Hoya's speed, skill, and power that proved to be the decisive factors in the contest.
At the end of the 12-round match, the judges rendered a unanimous decision in favor of Oscar De La Hoya. The scorecards read: Chuck Giampa 110-117, Jerry Roth 111-116, and John Rupert 111-116. With this victory, De La Hoya successfully defended his WBO World Lightweight Title for the third time.
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