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How did John Molina take those punches | BoxingScene Community

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How did John Molina take those punches

SNPER12y ago

Both Matthysse and Molina deserve belts.

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Because he never really got a fair chance in the fight against Demarco. The dude has a chin, but NO ONE, NOT ANYONE should be expected to take such a brutal beating like he did tonight. P.s Molina also has a huge arse head! it's like mahooosive! This is what I was coming to say. Dude has a huge dome. Most fighters with big domes can take a lick.

12y ago

Give Molina PEDerson's belt.

12y ago

molina earned my respect. i hope to see him again soon

12y ago

DoktorSleepless

How did Molina take those punches? Well, in the end he didn't. Matthysse only started landing flush in the last few rounds, which is when Molina broke down badly.

12y ago

What a fight...is all I can say.

12y ago

Molina tucks his chin very well.

12y ago

Molina never looked hurt. Strong legs or something. Sadly, I don't think Molina -- or Matthysse -- will ever be the same after this battle. Molina's body took a lot of punishment, and Matthysse' chin is most likely permanently dented after those bombs.

12y ago

DeMarco didn't stop Molina, the ref stopped it. Early stoppage. The ref should have done an eight count instead of stopping the fight.

12y ago

Balls of absolute steel.

12y ago

Because he never really got a fair chance in the fight against Demarco. The dude has a chin, but NO ONE, NOT ANYONE should be expected to take such a brutal beating like he did tonight. P.s Molina also has a huge arse head! it's like mahooosive!

12y ago

A real war. Credit to both fighters win or lose. What boxing should be.

12y ago

The Demarco fight was stupid. He was hurt, went to the ropes and sat on the bottom ropes while Demarco rained punches on him until the ref stopped. stupid decision on his part and didn't do that against Matthysse.... BUT HOW DID HE TAKE THOSE PUNCHES?1?!

12y ago

Power is a overrated asset, there comes a point when a guy can take ur power See how Danny took Lucas power as did Devon The problem with Molina was he has no movement, he was right there infront of Lucas

12y ago

Huge credit to both guys. Absolute warriors. They both deserve huge paychecks after that.

12y ago

And how did Matthysse takes those punches? He absorbed some bombs himself. :lol1: True story. Got damn!!!

12y ago

And how did Matthysse takes those punches? He absorbed some bombs himself. :lol1:

12y ago

He made a deal with the Devil the night before this fight. No other explanation. Molina is a gladiator for real!!! :boxing:

12y ago