Brick City Boxing

Los Angeles, CA (December 19, 2008) – On the heels of last month’s signing of East LA 2008 Olympian Shawn Estrada, Goossen Tutor Promotions’ President Dan Goossen has signed undefeated Covina, CA lightweight John Molina, Jr. to an exclusive promotional contract with the company.

One of the hottest young lightweight prospects in boxing, Molina, who will turn 26 three days after Christmas, is 14-0 with 10 of those wins coming by way of knockout. At 5-11, he is tall for his weight class and uses his height, speed and knockout power in both hands to his advantage. Eight of his 10 knockouts have come in the first two rounds, including five first round blowouts!

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“It’s always exciting whenever we sign a hot prospect who possesses not only the skills but also the mental fortitude necessary to become a World Champion,” Goossen offered.

“My brother Joe has known John for a few years and suggested that we take a look at him. When we did, we witnessed a young man that showed tremendous punching power, the type fans love to see. And with Joe now working with John in the gym, the team is ready to move forward toward the world championship.”

Molina, who is co-managed by his father, John Molina, Sr. and Ben Lira, made his pro debut in March 2006 with a second-round knockout of Lester Balmores in Maywood, CA. He fought four more times that year, scoring three more knockouts.

In 2007 Molina knocked out three of his four opponents.

This year he has stopped three of his five opponents including, most recently, Fernando Lizarraga last month in Highland, CA.

Molina is looking forward to taking his career to the next level with Goossen Tutor.

“This is like a dream come true, something I’ve been working for my whole life,” said Molina. “Being with Goossen Tutor is a notch on my belt because I know they are very selective and passionate about their boxers, and for them to have interest in signing me is a compliment unto itself. I am very anxious to show my ability not just to Southern California but also to the World.

“The goal here was to find the vehicle that is going to take me to where I believe I can be – a World Champion. I believe we all have the same goal in mind. I’m also very happy to be part of the same team as Shawn Estrada, Paul Williams, Chris Arreola, Manny Quezada, and Andre Ward, to name just a few.

“The treatment I received from Goossen Tutor far exceeded any I got from other promoters. They made me feel at home. They’re a home-based company about family and I’m a home-based guy. I was raised in a close-knit family and so were the Goossens. It makes me feel comfortable. And I believe I made an excellent decision in my career.”

“And so did we,” Dan Goossen added.