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Joshua vs Molina: Eric Molina says he has trained for knockout punch

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Eric Molina said he can win his fight against Anthony Joshua with one punch this Saturday night

Eric Molina says that he has focused training on his knockout punch ahead of his world title clash against Anthony Joshua.

The unbeaten Joshua is making the second defence of his IBF heavyweight title at Manchester Arena, live on Sky Sports Box Office, and he is a hot favourite to get the better of the 34-year-old Molina.

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But the American caused WBC champ Deontay Wilder some problems before he was knocked out in June last year and says that he and his team have been working on the power shots that will take Joshua out.

Speaking to Sky Sports at the public workout, Molina said: "It was good to get a little sweat and jog on tonight and we're focused on Saturday night and looking forward to it.

Eric Molina builds up a sweat ahead of his world title challenge against Anthony Joshua
Image: Eric Molina builds up a sweat ahead of his world title challenge against Anthony Joshua

"This is everything for me and all roads have led to this, you can say whatever you want about Joshua, but you can't question how a fighter goes from 0-1 to this, fighting in one of the biggest cities in the world and battling back to this point, it better make you scared, that's more than just luck.

"We haven't had long to train, but one thing you can do is train for a knockout punch, that's the only way I can win and we've focused in on it, on the power shots that will take him out.

Eric Molina is ready to shock the world
Image: Molina is ready to shock the world

"I was an underdog for 10 years against all odds, then I faced the toughest heavyweight in the world and everyone gave me two rounds, but I almost defeated him.

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"You will see a fighter who is willing and I believe I can win with one punch. The media have prepped this guy into a legend already, but hold on, we will see."

Watch Anthony Joshua v Eric Molina at the Manchester Arena, on December 10, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Book the event via your Sky remote or online here.

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