John Molina Feels Boost With Goossen Back in His Corner

by David P. Greisman

John Molina Jr. will once again be working with trainer Joe Goossen for his upcoming bout with former three-division titleholder and current super lightweight contender Adrien Broner on the undercard of the March 7 “Premier Boxing Champions” show on NBC.

Molina had been with Goossen through his back-and-forth brawl with Lucas Matthysse last April, but worked with Jose Santa Cruz — father of 122-pound titleholder Leo Santa Cruz — for his September bout against Humberto Soto.

“I changed my camp. It came down to location,” Molina was quoted as saying to Fightnews last year. “It wasn’t because I didn’t like one guy, it’s a different style with Jose Santa Cruz. Joe is a great trainer, but it came down to location. I was making a 98-mile drive. It didn’t make any sense. City of Industry is a lot closer than the valley. My family life gets chopped up. No bad feelings. Joe Goossen is a hell of a trainer.”

Molina lost a decision to Soto and now is back with Goossen. He is 27-5 with 22 KOs.

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